Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (631)

A rare early, large figural sterling silver pendant by Sam Kramer. Looks like an abstract man, maybe even a pirate. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom on the front of his leg. Heavy and substantial. Fine example of his work.

An amazing sterling French Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has three large jewels in varying shades of purple and pink and one small purple stone on the other end. Not sure if they are stones or art glass. May be amethyst.

Measures 7" around the inside with an opening of 2". Can be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" at the widest. Has darkened textured areas in contrast to shiny polished sterling...

An amazing sterling silver Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has one huge central oval greenish-black cabochon surrounded by thick sterling curls.

Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Can be adjusted slightly. Cabochon measures 3 3/8" long and 2" wide. The bracelet has tarnish, we will leave the decision to polish or not up to the new owner.

Signed Sterling Hand Made H. Fred Skaggs...

An amazing sterling silver, coral and turquoise bracelet designed by Matilde Eugenia Poulat, (MATL) and executed by her nephew Ricardo Salas who took over for her upon her death. Signed MATL in large cursive letters, Salas and 925 for sterling. Measures 7" long and the central curved piece measures 2" wide. Closure snaps tightly. Beautifully intricate scroll work, repousse birds and bezel set stones. Wonderful condition!

A rare early abstract sterling silver brooch by Sam Kramer. Measures 1 3/4" high and 2" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom and sterling on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Pin back is bent at the end but seems to be original and follows the curves of the brooch. Fine example of his work.

An extraordinary hammered sterling silver rigid bracelet from Finland with seven cushion cut cabochons of various colors.

Measures 7" around and 1 5/8" high. Has a wonderful warm dark patina that shows off the lightly hammered finish. Stones are in varying shades of purple, (amethyst), tiger's eye, dark blue, and pale yellow. Marked with the maker's hallmark, SKS, Crown mark for Finland, 916H for silver standard, town mark for Helsinki and date code for 1967...

A fabulous brooch by noted Taxco silversmith, Antonio Pineda in a star design with amethyst cabochons. This early piece is marked with the AP mark, Taxco and 980 for better than sterling silver. Measures 3" across. Has 10 amethyst cabochons and a central larger one. Heavy and substantial, this brooch would also look great worn with a converter on a chain or neck ring. Has some tarnish and a slight bend in the tip of one point. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely...

A first design period sterling silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling. This cuff, known as the 'Dog Bone', measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8" and 7/8" wide at the ends. Probably could be slightly adjusted if needed. Marked with the incised WS with Spratling Made in Mexico in a circle mark, and Sterling. Has some minor scratches and tarnish and some very tiny dings. A true find for the collector.

A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by the renown African American jeweler, Art Smith. These screw back earrings measure 2 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Screw backs are marked with the pinwheel and 925 for sterling. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. Classic mid century modernist 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.

An outstanding vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark on the necklace and FRIDL, Sterling, Tulip, and the number 32 on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling. Heavy sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Necklace measures approximately 14" around and the 'pendant' is 1" wide. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Necklace has a hook closure...

A rare heavy sterling silver brooch by William Spratling, Taxco. Measures 2 3/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Marked with the WS in a circle incised mark, Silver Mexico and 925. Has a slight dent to the center and is missing the rollover part of the clasp. A rare find for the collector.

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with a central fringe of molten, drippy dangles by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). The necklace measures about 17 1/4" long, and the longest drop is 1 1/2". Marked Berridge in three places on the back of the drops. There are two hooks on the snake chain that hold securely. Fine condition. This piece is from her estate. Amazing work from a gifted artist.

A stunning sterling silver modernist necklace and matching bracelet designed by Finnish jeweler Liisa Vitali and produced by N. Westerback in 1972.

Necklace measures 15" long and 1 3/4" at the widest. Bracelet measures just under 7 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Both pieces have spring closures that hold securely. They are both marked with 925H for the silver standard, NW for the maker, Town Mark, National Mark and Date Code.

They are in fine condition, very intricate and detailed...

A rare necklace and matching earrings made of alternating Sterling Silver and Rosewood tubes by William Spratling from Taxco. The marks on this set date them to his Third Design Period: 1951 - 1967.

Necklace measures 17 1/4" long. Marked on the back of the box clasp with the script WS and Eagle #30. Earrings measure 1" long. Marked on the back of one earring with the Script WS and with the Eagle #30 on the back of the other.

The clasp on the necklace snaps securely. Screw backs hol...

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in the shape of a stylized fish or bird with an amethyst eye. Measures 2" square. Has a faceted pear shaped amethyst stone cabochon on an additional layer of sterling. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a very minor ding to one corner. There are some scratches on the back near the clasp. One sid...

A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in an abstract shape with a green, possibly Chryoprase, bezel set cabochon. Measures about a 7 1/2. Face of ring measures 1" long and 1/2" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is some wear to the darkened area. Interesting contrast between the darkened silver and the polished raised dots. Great MCM design.

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with a central triangular pendant of intertwined thick wires with suspended cascading flattened circles by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

The necklace measures about 15 1/2" long, and the pendant drops 2 1/4". Marked © Sterling Hand Made on the back of the pendant and © Berridge Sterling on the back of one of the disks. The hook closure holds securely. An extender could be added if needed.

Fine condit...