Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (618)

A modernist pair of pierced earrings in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. These earrings feature a stylized face in a sun. The polished face is in contrast to the oxidized background. They measures about 3/4" wide.

One is marked with the mark for Kultateollisuus, Ky, the Finnish National mark and 830, Mark for Turku, V7 for 1974 and Finland. The other is marked 830 for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland...

Two vintage sterling silver hand wrought brooches by Stavre Gregor Panis, who was a member of the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts. One has a detailed floral and vine design and one has cut out gulls and a scalloped edge. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The rectangular brooch measures 2 1/8" across and 1 1/4" high. Marked with the SGP in a shield hallmark and Sterling. Very detailed cut work. Nice contrast of textured and smooth sterling...

A fabulous modernist bracelet in sterling silver by Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. Designed by Jorma Laine. Looks like rows of little people standing in windows.

Measures 7 1/2" long and 1" across.

Has an intricate very mid century design. Has a slide in pin clasp with a safety catch. Very well made.

Marked with the flying hammer for the maker, Crown for Finland, 830H for the silver standard, Finland, and the marks for Turku and 1970.

Nice weight and condition, warm patina...

A sterling silver abstract brooch by the MCM jeweler and sculpter, Joseph Skinger, (1911-1967). He was active in Vermont in the 1950s and 60s, working primarily in silver. Known for his modernist 'Slalom' ring.

This brooch measures 2 1/8" long and 1" at the widest. Marked Sterling Skinger.

This could also be worn as a pendant with a chain or cord laced through the curled top as shown.

In fine condition. There is a very slight bend near the clasp, probably done during production...

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace, #285 by Hans Hansen, Denmark, with teardrop shaped gilded dangles. This design is difficult to find.

Measures about 16 1/2" around, the curvature of the long links makes it difficult to get an exact measurement. Better for a slender neck. The drops are 1 1/2" long.

Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, 285 and 925S. Hook clasp holds securely. Weighs 53 gr.

In fine condition with some surface scratches and areas of tarnish...

A rare large pendant by Sigi Pineda of a bird or Thunderbird with a central jade cabochon and blue stone faceted cabochon eye. Pendant measures 2 3/4" across and 3 1/4" high including the bale. Thick sterling. We have paired it with a sterling silver Taxco neck ring. Pendant is marked with the Sigi Tasco hallmark, early Eagle 36, Mexico and a partial design number 9. Neck ring measures about 16" around and has a secure hook closure. Marked Mexico 925...

A whimsical hammered sterling silver brooch or pendant depicting a fish by the noted Taxco silver smith, Cecilia...

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver pendant necklace by the Art Silver Shop of Chicago. Pendant has a large, cushion shaped carnelian cabochon. Pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back with Hand Made, conjoined TASS and Sterling. Chain is 20" long and looks to be original to the pendant. Has a spring closure marked Sterling. Fine condition, Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Beautifully made. Great example.

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver necklace with a central enameled pendant. Pendant has two parts adorned with blue, green and cream colored enamel.

Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/8" across. Marked on the back Sterling Silver. Chain is 16" long and has a spring closure which holds securely. Fine condition, has a very small area of indentation along the edge of the enamel on the right side, but looks to be original. There is a tiny dark speck on the cream enamel but it is under the surface ...

A vintage sterling silver double bangle bracelet by Rey Urban for Å Fausing, Denmark. Two curved bangles that meet at opposite sides.

Measures 2 5/8" across the inside and 7/8" at the widest. Also measures about 8 1/4" around the inner circumference. Slips on my average sized wrist easily.

Marked with Å Fausing, 925, Sterling, Denmark, script Rey Urban signature and 7 for the design number.

Nice weight and quality. Fine condition with minor surface scratches. Wonderful mid cent...

A sterling silver bracelet from Taxco in a modernist design. Made up of twelve hinged concave links in the style of Antonio Pineda.

Marked Santos, Taxco, 925 for sterling and Eagle #3.

Measures 7" around and 3/4" wide.

Has a tongue and box closure which snaps securely.

Has some tarnish and minor nicks and scratches. Weighs 46 Gr.

Fine work.

A fine, hand wrought sterling silver necklace in the style of the Mid Century Modernist artisans like Henry Steig, Ed Wiener and Ronald Pearson.

Made up of five lightly hammered angled links with three large central 'stars'.

Measures about 16 1/2" long with the stars measuring 1 3/4" wide. Spring closure holds securely. The link along the back is connected on each side by spring clasps so it can be easily removed if you chose to wear the necklace as a choker.

Marked Sterling on...

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver ring with a large bezel set carnelian cabochon by Kalo of Chicago.

Measures about a size 10. Stone measures 5/8" long and 1/2" across.

Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling and Kalo.

Beautifully made, fine condition. Great example.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver brooches designed by Gudmund Elvestad for J. Tostrup of Norway. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The first one is a stylish anthropomorphic design with burnished and textured finish.

Measures 2 1/8" across and 1 1/2" high.

The second brooch appears to be a styled human figure with long bent arms. Measures 1 3/4" across and 2 1/2" high.

Both brooches are marked with J Tostrup, Sterling, Norway and the conjoined GE for the design...

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts floral design.

Measures about 17 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Marked with a partial Hand Wrought stamp, Sterling, and A. Manca on the back of one link. Has a hook clasp that holds securely.

Very detailed design. Warm patina, fine condition.

A modernist sterling silver necklace with a large central pendant depicting a hunter with two deer by Los Castillo. Two layered shadowbox design.

Marked Los Castillo Taxco around Eagle 15, and design #115. Pendant measures 3 1/4" across and 2 1/8" tall. Necklace is a total of 15" long. Has a box clasp that holds securely. Fine condition, some minor scratches to the surface and tarnish. Some small dings to the edges that are mostly seem from the back. Some wear to the oxidization.

Heavy ...

A vintage sterling silver Palm Tree brooch by Frederick Davis. This early version has an unusual 'C' clasp with a locking hinge to hold the pin in place.

Signed with the impressed conjoined FD. Pre Eagle, (pre 1949).

Measures 1 3/4" across and 2 1/8" high. Weighs 24 gr. The brooch has a warm patina with a little tarnish. The tip of the pin is slightly curved to prevent you from sticking yourself.

Classic Fred Davis design.

A pair of pierced Mid Century Modern vintage sterling silver earrings with swish overlays on contrasting oxidized areas. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

The earrings measure 1/2" at the widest and 1 3/8" tall including the hooks. Unsigned.

They are in fine condition, with very minor surface scratches and some tarnish. Looks like the backs have been replaced.

Lots of movement when worn. Comfortable to wear, weigh 6 gr together.

An interesting pair of earrings fro...