Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (619)

Your choice of two vintage modernist sterling silver pendants by Valo-Koru, produced in the early 1970s. Made in Finland. Valo-Koru was started in 1969 with Jorma Valo, Hannu Ikonen and Juhani Valo as principal designers. Inspired by nature.

These pendants may be purchased separately or as a pair.

The pendant with the three dangles is marked with the sun logo, 925H, town mark for Turku and S7 for 1971...

An abstract sterling silver brooch with applied silver wire and a bezel set faceted carnelian stone by NYC studio artist, Ed Wiener.

Measures 2 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. There is some minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry.

A rare, modernist pendant necklace in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus Ky of Turku Finland.

Has four dangling stylized apples. It measures 2 7/8" long and 1 7/8" at the widest. Original chain measures 23" long and has a secure spring clasp. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland. Chain is marked 830S.

This design has been documented as a Jorma Laine design and produced by Kultateollisuus Ky...

An early Skonvirke 826 silver brooch with a moth motif. Signed on the back with what looks like stylized HKC in a shield and 826 S for the silver standard. Most probably from Denmark. 826 was the silver standard used in Denmark at the time.

Measures 1" in diameter. Has an older 'C' clasp which holds securely. May have had a repair to the hinge at some point.

Fine condition, warm patina. Wonderfully crafted. Classic Arts and Crafts design.

Two vintage modernist sterling silver pieces by Erik Granit, an early geometric brooch and/or a pendant with a central crystal. Made in Finland.

May purchase individually or as a pair.

The geometric brooch is marked with the conjoined EG logo, Crown, and 813H for the silver content. The hallmarks are small and on top of the 'C' clasp. It measures 1 1/2" in diameter. It is not flat, it slopes up towards the center like a mini volcano. The clasp holds securely...

A vintage modernist brooch with a thick etched sterling rhombus over another open layer by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Designs Studio Plus. Haven't found another example of this brooch.

Measures 2 3/4" long and 2" high. Has a rollover clasp that closes securely. Marked with the stylized ND for Norway Designs Plus Studio, 925S, and A G EKER in script.

Has a little tarnish and some scratches. Some may be able to be buffed out but not where the etching is...

A stunning vintage Mexican bracelet in sterling silver (or better) by Fred Davis in his classic Chevron design. Featured in "Mexican Silver", by Morrill and Berk on page 27.

Measures approximately 7" long and 1 1/8" wide. In very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked with the conjoined FD of the maker and Silver Mexico.

Has a box clasp that snaps securely and a safety chain. Great detail on the clasp.

Pre Eagle, (Pre 1948). Looks great on!

Two brooches by Ed Levin are available. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The first one is a modernist sterling silver brooch in a figure eight design with a coral and pearl bead. Measures 1 5/8" long and 1/2" wide. Marked LEVIN and Sterling. This is an earlier mark. Mid 20th Century. Fine condition. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

The second brooch is a sterling swirl. Measures 1 5/8" across and 1 5/8" high. Has a secure rollover clasp...

A choice of two Georg Jensen brooches is available. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The first one is an early sterling silver repousse brooch, #31 in a classic floral design. Measures about 1" long and 3/4" wide. Marked for Georg Jensen with the early GJ in a square, (used from 1933-44), 925, Sterling, Denmark, and style #31.

Has an earlier style trombone clasp that holds securely...

Two modernist brooches by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta of Finland are available. You may purchase them individually or as a pair.

The first one is a three dimensional sterling silver brooch in what looks like a pair of smiling lips...

A choice of two modernist rings by Lapponia in sterling silver, designed by Björn Weckström is available. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The first ring has a lightly textured surface as seen in the Space series. This ring is a size 6.5-7. May be able to adjust slightly due to the open nature of the design. The band measures 3/8" wide. It is in fine condition with minor surface wear.

The second ring is in a folded design with a textured surface. Measures about 7-7 1/2. I...

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 vintage modernist sterling silver pendant with 2 pink stones, (maybe rhodochrosite?) with the original chain in a brutalist design.

Pendant measures 2 1/4" long with the 2 bales and 7/8" across. Marked engla and 925S on the back of the pendant, and the mark IBH which may be for Illums Bolighus, a high end store in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The chain measures about 24" long and has a secure spring ring closure. It is marked 925S and IBH on the ring attaching it to the chain.

Very nice...

An abstract sterling silver pendant made of thick lightly hammered twisted wire by NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig.

The pendant measures 2 1/2" long including the bale and 1 1/2" across. Currently suspended from a black silky cord but would look great on a thick chain or neck ring. Has a large bale so would accommodate either.

Signed on the underside of the pendant with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Layered for an interesting 3D effect. Stei...

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral in a stylized chevron design. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Hecho en Mexico, and 925. Also has style number 40.

Measures 6 1/4" around the inside and 2 3/4" long at the front. Better for a smaller wrist although I think it was made to stay in place and not spin around. Clasp snaps securely. There is a safety catch for extra security.

Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Nice weight, heavy and sol...

A vintage Tulip bracelet in sterling silver designed by the Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen, #100B. This bracelet was purchased in Denmark and comes with the original box from the store on Østergade in Copenhagen.

Measures 7 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Weighs 25 gr. Has a round box closure that holds securely. Additionally it has a fold over safety catch.

In fine condition with a warm patina. The light hammering is just wonderful. The box has some minor stains and shows so...

A sterling silver modernist brooch by Israel, 'Izzy' Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. He was the husband of MCM jeweler Phyllis Sklar.

This brooch is made of thick sterling tangled wire in a brutalist design. Measures 1 1/2" tall and 1 3/4" at the widest. Weighs 14 gr.

Has the stylized i sklar hallmark and sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely.

Classic Izzy Sklar design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch by Anton Michelsen, from Denmark. This three dimensional brooch has a raised 'sun' in the center surrounded by 7 stars.

Measures 2 5/8" across and 2 5/8" high. Weighs 20 gr. The surfaces of the stars and the center of the sun have a light gold wash for an interesting effect.

Marked with the AM under a crown hallmark of the silversmith and Sterling Denmark.

Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Silver has a warm patina. The brooch has a ...