Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (618)

A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, with an erotic theme. Depicts two hands holding breasts.

Measures about a 5 1/2. Face of ring measures 7/8" long and 1/2" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches, some wear to the surface and tarnish. Heavy sterling.

Great MCM design. Haven't seen this design before. Sam Kramer's designs are highly collectible and rare.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler. Look like twisted ribbons.

Measure 1 3/8" high. Marked TENDLER Sterling. Screw backs hold securely. Earrings are mirror images so frame the face when worn.

Well crafted, quality pair.

A sterling silver modernist brooch by noted Mid Century jeweler, Caroline Gleick Rosene. This brooch is made from three thick squared off sterling wires attached to a small triangular piece of sterling. Marked Sterling Rosene on the back. Measures 2 1/4" across and 7/8" at the widest. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Great example of Mid Century studio jewelry.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch and earrings by noted silversmith, Maxwell Chayat. Brooch measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/2" wide. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Marked Chayat Sterling. Earrings are screw backs and measure about 3/4". Marked Sterling on the screw back. Screw backs hold tightly. Sterling 'pearls' against oxidized darker sterling background. The set is in nice condition, with some tarnish...

An unusual silver bracelet and pendant featuring Pre Columbian figures embellished with green stones. Probably from Peru or Ecuador. May be purchased as a set or individually.

The bracelet is made up of three panels depicting a figure holding a prong set rough cut green stone. Has four connecting sections of 6 links between each panel.

Measures 7 3/4" long so will fit a larger wrist. Has a fold over clasp that snaps securely. Marked 0850 or 0950 for silver on the clasp...

A modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Charles H. Cole, born 1908 and active 1930s-50s. He signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling and ©. Screw backs are also marked sterling.

Measure about 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest.

Hand made, you can see very light hammering. They are in a floral design with cascading tendrils. Screw backs hold securely. Fine condition, from a talented silversmith.

A modernist sterling silver brooch with a pearl embellishment by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.

Measures approximately 2 7/8" long and 1 1/2" high. Rollover closure holds securely.

Signed ED WIENER. Has some scratches near the signature. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Iconic Ed Wiener design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. A three dimensional design with overlapping flowers.

Measures about 1 5/8" across and 1 7/8" high including the bale. In very nice condition with a dark patina, we did not polish it.

Marked with the Anvil, and 925S on one side of the bale and Finland on the other side. Fine example of Kauppi's work.

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 collection of four pair of hand made modernist sterling earrings with various stones by the NYC jeweler, Max Nass. May be purchased individually or in any combination.

JJ3615 Long teardrops with red beads. Measure 2" long including the screw backs. $125.

JJ3613 Curved dangles with coral colored beads. Measure 2" long with the screw backs. $125.

JJ3612 Fish shaped dangles with black beads. Measure 2" long with the screw backs. $125...

An unusual sterling silver cuff bracelet with a central pair of three dimensional birds sitting on a raised round green gemstone, (maybe Chrysoprase) cabochon. Maybe Doves or Lovebirds? Bracelet measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 7/8". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest. In fine condition with some minor surface scratches and tarnish. A little out of round. Some numbers on the outside, maybe 925 but only a partial strike. Has a very Mid Century Scandinavian feel to it...

Two vintage hand wrought unusual sterling silver brooches from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis are available. Made up of a sterling ribbons curled and formed into flower designs.

The thicker one measures about 1 3/8" across and 1 1/4" high...

An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. Looks like a flock of birds in flight.

This brooch, executed in sterling silver measures 2 1/4" across and 1 3/4" high. Marked Sterling, Paul Miller on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Very fine example MCM studio jewelry.

A sterling silver modernist brooch by the well known silversmith, Ronald Pearson. Measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Marked Pearson Sterling on the back. In very nice condition with a little tarnish. Interesting crimped design.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cufflinks by American studio jeweler, Ted Lowy. Square sterling with a smaller square corner inlay of bone. Measure 5/8" square. Marked Ted Lowy in script and Sterling. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Toggles function appropriately. Toggles are marked Sterling and with a patent number. Great mid century design.

A vintage sterling silver hand wrought bangle bracelet and brooch by the well regarded silversmith, Herman Glendenning, (1906-1977). Glendenning worked for the prominent silversmith Arthur Stone and attained the Master Craftsman rank of the Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, in 1927.

The bracelet measures about 7 3/4" around and 5/8" at the widest. Oval shaped so slides on easily. Has flattened and flared ends. Feels solid and substantial.

The brooch measures 1 7/8" long and 1 1/8" at...

An abstract sterling silver and exotic wood pendant suspended from the original riveted chain by NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig.

The pendant measures 3" long including the bale and 1 1/4" across. The 18" chain is made up of flattened sterling bars connected with rivets. Has a hook closure. Has a very industrial feel.

Signed on the underside of the pendant with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a slight ding to the bottom edge of the ster...

A pair of abstract sterling silver brooches by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The larger one measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Weighs 9 gr. Thick sterling. The other brooch measures 1 7/8" across and 1 1/2" high. Weighs 5 gr. This one has a more delicate feel.

They are both signed on the back Steig Sterling. They have a wonderful three dimensional feel. Fine examples of his work.

For the heavier one: $295

For t...