Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (616)

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 a Maker's Mark. Measures 2 1/2" long including the bale and 1 7/8" across. In very nice condition. Reminds us of the work of Elis Kauppi. Great mid century Scandinavian feel.

A vintage modernist Mexican Sterling Silver and Onyx Masks link bracelet by Fred Davis. Has 6 curved shields alternating with 6 carved stylized onyx masks. Measures approximately 7" long and 3/4" wide. Hook closure. Has a safety chain. Has what appears to be part of a conjoined FD mark. Was acid tested for sterling silver. Has tarnish and surface scratches on the shields. Appears to have some shellac or varnish on the silver...

A sterling silver brooch in the three dimensional Amphi design. Measures 2" across and 2" high. Marked with the ND for Norway Designs, conjoined TV for Tone Vigeland superimposed on O.P. for Odver Pettersen who was the production manager for Norway Plus in the 1960's. Also has the Plus sign, Sterling and Norway. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Nice weight and quality. Great mid century design.

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace in a design very similar to one by Kalo of Chicago.

Measures about 17" long. Marked Hand Wrought and Sterling. Has a spring clasp that holds securely. Fine condition with minor scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A vintage hammered sterling silver brooch with leaves by Joan Polsdorfer, who signed her work JoPoL, and was the first American designer to work for Georg Jensen, USA. She also sold her work directly to high end retail outlets. Brooch measures 1 7/8" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked on the back JoPoL, Sterling and design number 317. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Great Arts and Crafts design.

An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings designed by Salvador Teran.

Marked Sterling, Mexico, and 109 for the style number. Looks like there is a part of the top of the 'S' from Salvador on one edge. Measure 1 1/2" long and 3/4" wide. Screw backs function properly. Depict highly stylized fish skeletons. Fine condition.

Classic Salvador design!

A vintage Taxco Mexico sterling silver heavy bracelet with balls and spirals. Measures 8" long ~ good for the average to above average wrist. Nice heavy hook. Great condition, warm patina.

A sterling silver modernist Star of David by the Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long including the large bale and 1 3/4" across. Chain measures 24" long and closes with a spring clasp. Pendant is marked Handmade, Gera Israel and 925. Thick sterling, fine quality.

A vintage pair of sterling silver clip earrings by Margot de Taxco, ( Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5247, in a striking geometric design. Measure 1 3/4" high and 7/8" across. Marked with eagle #16 on the back of one earring and 5247 on the back of the other. Clips hold securely. Very nice condition. Some very minor dings. Great modernist design.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links by noted silversmith, Ed Wiener. Have a dotted texture contrasted by a more satin finish. Measure 3/4" long and 3/8" across. Marked Ed Wiener, Sterling. Toggles work fine. Cool Mid Century design.

A vintage solid sterling silver bracelet by Carl Ruopoli who designed for Black Starr & Gorham. Measures 7" long and 1" wide. Has a hidden box clasp that snaps securely. Weighs 113 gr, heavy and substantial. Wonderful condition with just a little tarnish. Classic design. Circa 1930s.

A sterling silver floral brooch by Tiffany & Co. with a mark dating from 1910-47 in an Arts and Crafts style. Measures 1 3/4" across and 15/16" wide. Marked Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling and with a stylized 'M' for the directorship of John C. Moore II. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Includes dark blue Tiffany & Co. box. Rare find.

A pair of vintage hammered sterling silver brooches from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis, available in two sizes. Great hammered texture. Larger brooch measures about 1 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Smaller brooch measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/8" high. Both pieces are marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. The larger brooch also has the ® mark. Rollover clasps hold securely. Very nice condition, have some minor scratches and darkened patina...

A vintage hand wrought studio sterling silver necklace with a stone drop. Features curved links graduating in size culminating in a greenish brown mottled stone pendant. Measures approximately 19" long. Pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Interesting way that the silver wraps around the stone to hold it in place. Clever hook closure that holds securely. The stone has a hairline mark which actually shows more in the photo than in person. The stone is stable and does not move...

A modernist cast sterling silver pendant in a 'pitchfork' design by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). Signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. Measures 2 3/8" long and 7/8" across. Three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top. Would look great on either an neck ring or chain.

A fabulous modernist bracelet in sterling silver by Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. Measures 7 1/2" long and 1" across, great for a larger wrist. 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 sterling silver, Finland, and the marks for Turku and 1970. Nice weight and condition, warm patina. Great modernist design.

A modernist bracelet, 'Zelda' by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver. This is part of his Space Series.

Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code for 1977, and scales mark. Also marked with three tiny import marks on the edge.

Measures 7" long and 1" across. Has a ball and socket toggle closure that holds securely. Light texture for an interesting effect. Surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear...

A vintage pair of modernist sterling silver cuff links by Hans Hansen, Denmark in a three dimensional block design. Measure 1 1/4" long, 1/4" high and 1/2" wide. Marked with HaH, Denmark and 925S. Also have the number 643 on the side of the toggles. Toggle clasps hold securely. In nice condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.