Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (618)

A vintage modernist 800 Silver buckle with a brutalist design. Signed on the back with the studio artist's initials, 'RA' and 800.

Measures 3 1/2" long and 1 7/8" wide. Has a three dimensional design that resembles the surface of the moon.

Fine condition, substantial piece.

A modernist ring with three channel set amethyst stones in 970 silver by noted Taxco silversmith, Antonio Pineda.

This ring measures about a size 6 1/2. Measures 7/8" across the front. Marked with the Antonio Crown, 970, Hecho en Mexico and Eagle #17. The marks are very cleverly hidden inside.

Has a few minor scratches on the stones and very slight indentations to the sides.

One of his fabulous, classic designs.

A substantial sterling silver pendant and chain by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi.

Signed G. Laffi Peru and 925. Depicts the Inca God Virococha wearing his sun crown and holding his thunderbolts.

Pendant measures 3 1/2" long and 1 7/8" across including the bale. The original hand wrought chain measures about 24" around.

Has a very secure locking mechanism. Weighs 113 grams. Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches...

A modernist sterling silver ring #A77 A by Georg Jensen, designed by Ole IshØj. Measures about 6.5. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #A77 A. Also has London import marks, GJLd and the mark for London. The date mark is so small we couldn't make it out. In very nice condition with minor nicks and scratches. Can be worn facing up or down. Great modernist design.

A vintage large organic sterling silver pendant in a modernist design. The bottom ends are not connected, but rather overlap slightly for an interesting affect.

Measures 3 1/4" across and almost 5" from the top of the bale to the tip of the dangling beads. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain, neck ring or cord. Marked on the back with a Maker's Mark that looks like an insect, Israel and 925. Also marked with the silver standard for Israel near the bale...

A well crafted pair of large sterling silver brooches by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design. May be purchased as a pair or individually.

The single curved leaf brooch measures about 3" long and 1 5/8" across. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, Manca. Part of the mark is hidden under the clasp. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Warm patina, nice condition. $145.

The double lily brooch measures 2 3/4" long and 7/8" at the widest. Marked A. Manca Hand Wrought Sterling...

A vintage modernist pendant in brass with a design of copper and sterling by the noted jeweler, Ed Wiener. Measures 2" across. Signed Ed Wiener on the back. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Has some tarnish. Very cool design.

A very heavy sterling cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. with a rope twist center. Signed with Sterling, the conjoined FP and the Hallmark for the Thunderbird shop in 2 places. Measures about 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/2" and 1 1/4" wide. Weighs about 4.5 oz or 128 grams. Has a little tarnish. Warm patina. Great example of his work.

A vintage sterling silver and enamel hand wrought brooch by the California Modernist, Esther Lewittes. Measures 3 5/8" long and 2 3/4" across. Signed Lewittes Sterling on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a warm patina. Enamel is in very nice condition. There is a small nick to the back edge of the silver. Fine example of her work.

A vintage sterling silver pendant with a teardrop Australian opal cabochon on a lightly hand hammered link chain. Pendant measures 2" long and 1" across. Chain measures about 20" long. Double hook closure. Has some minor areas of tarnish. Nice work by a talented artisan.

A well crafted sterling silver brooch by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Beautifully hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA.

Measures almost 2" across and 1 1/4" high.

Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Has an intricate three dimensional repousse floral design and a central turquoise cabochon.

In fine condition with minor tarnish. Rollover clasp holds securely.

Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.

A pair of vintage brooches from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis in the shape of stylized flowers. Great hammered texture.

The larger one measures 2 1/2" long and 2 5/8" wide. The smaller one measures 2" across and 1 7/8" high.

Both are marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. The clasps hold securely. They are in fine condition with some minor scratches. Warm patina.

Quality pieces. Classic John Lewis.

May be purchased individually or as a pair...

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet with overlapping triangles designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen, Denmark.

Measures about 7" long and 1" wide. Has an ingenious clasp with a screw that locks in place, very safe.

Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, and 925S. In fine condition with some surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Sleek and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage sterling silver brooch attributed to the American modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. It is signed Sterling and something else which is impossible to read. It is in the style and has the quality of a Pearson brooch. Heavy sterling silver in the shape of an abstract snake.

Measures about 2 1/2" long and 7/8" at the widest. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a little roughness along the edge near the snake's mouth...

A stand out modernist sterling silver Neck Ring from Finland designed by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa, Oy. Twist design.

Marked on the inside for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and G8 for the date code...

A modernist sterling silver pendant with a large green striped agate. Made to hook on to a neck ring or chain.

Marked with 925 S and the mark for Asbjorn Birkelund, a silversmith from Oslo, Norway active in the 1960s.

Measures 2 1/2" long including the bale and 1 7/8" across.

In fine condition.

Birkelund was an apprentice to J. Tostrup, a well regarded Silversmith in Norway. Great mid century style.

A vintage modernist brooch in an Amoeba shape designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Marked on the back Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, Sterling, Denmark, style number 325. Measures about 2 1/4" across and 1 1/4" high. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has minor surface scratches. Lots of fluidity. Fine example of Scandinavian design.

A 14K gold and sterling silver hand wrought necklace with three layers of molten, drippy dangles by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). The necklace measures about 21 1/2" long. The central pendant measures 3 1/2" across and drops down 2 1/2" long. There are gold square bead spacers on the top row, The ends of the drips appear to be gold or have a gold wash. Marked Berridge Sterling and 14K on the hand made hook clasp that holds securely. Fine condition. This ...