Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (616)

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant and neck ring designed by Erling Christoffersen in an anchor design for Norway Plus Designs.

The pendant measures 1 5/8" across and 2 1/4" high. Marked with ND, Norway, 925S, and Sterling. The sterling neck ring has light hammering for a shimmering effect. It is also marked ND 925S for Norway Designs and measures about 15" around. The neck ring has a little flexibility. There are some minor surface scratches on both pieces...

A vintage three dimensional sterling silver brooch with a raised pearl accent by Modernist Jeweler, Russell Secrest. This hand made brooch, which measures 1 1/2" in diameter and 2" high, has a raised silver pattern over a dark background. Made from thick silver. Brooch is marked Secrest Sterling. Great modernist design!

A vintage panel bracelet with Pre Columbian birds from Ecuador in 900 silver.

Measures 6 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. Has a very unique slide in box clasp with a swing over safety latch for extra security. Marked on the back Ecuador, 900 and with a partial maker's mark that looks like leaves in a triangle.

In fine condition with very minor wear. Nice weight and striking design.

A vintage silver, copper and brass mixed metals necklace, bracelet and matching earrings from Taxco, Mexico. Marked on the back of the necklace and bracelet Metales Casados Taxco. Necklace measures about 16" long and 3/4" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely. The bracelet measures about 8" long and 3/4" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely and a safety chain. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Screw backs hold securely. Screw back findings are marked Alpaca...

A vintage sterling silver hand wrought brooch with two layers of silver and an oval cabochon. Could be a stone or art glass. Has some inclusions and a pattern underneath.

Measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/2" across. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor crimping which looks original. The bottom layer has some oxidation for a contrasting effect. There are some minor surface scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A modernist, abstract Sterling Silver curved wire brooch by Ed Levin. Measures 1 1/4" across and 2 3/8" long. Partially struck mark, © Ed Levin, Sterling. Very nice condition. Has a little wear near the mark. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Great design.

A lightly hammered sterling silver cuff bracelet. Signed Handwrought in script and sterling. Comes to an angle in the back. Measures about 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4". Could be adjusted slightly. Well crafted. Looks lovely on.

A sterling silver modernist hand wrought cuff bracelet. Measures about 6" around with an additional 7/8" for the gap. Measures 2" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Very nice condition with some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Can be worn with the curve facing up or down. Warm patina, heavy layered sterling. Quality piece. Lays nicely on the wrist.

An early cross pendant in Sterling Silver with Coral, Amethyst and Turquoise by Matilde Poulat. Cross measures 1 3/4" wide and 1 7/8" tall. Marked MATL in script, Mexico, 925 and Pate 10670. Amethyst stone is faceted. Suspended on a 26" long Taxco hand wrought sterling chain marked with an Eagle #3, and the initials PCM. Fine condition, the colors of the stones are vibrant. Classic MATL design.

An unusual bracelet with an open mouthed Salmon on each end. Measures about 7 1/2" around the inside, but can be adjusted. Has lots of Hallmarks. Looks like 925, MC, 9, and a pictoral. Probably European. Nice weight and well made.

An iconic pair of sterling silver earrings by Frank Miraglia, based on a famous Ed Wiener design. Originally based on a photograph of the well known modernist dancer and choreographer, Martha Graham. Earrings measure 1" tall and 3/4" across. Signed F. Miraglia N.Y. Sterling. Screw part is also signed Sterling. Screw backs work fine and hold tightly. Have a minor amount of tarnish. Wonderful design!

A vintage modernist sterling silver collar by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. Made from one curved thick sterling wire. Has two central orbs with a gold wash.

Measures about 13" around with an opening of 2 1/2". The central design measures 1 1/8" across and 5/8" high. This neck ring can be adjusted a little.

Marked with the Anvil, 925S and Finland on the wire. Has some very minor surface scratches...

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.

An early cross brooch in Sterling Silver with Coral, Amethyst and Mother of Pearl by Matilde Poulat. Measures 1 5/8" across and 1 7/8" tall. Marked MATL, 925 and also has an etched 'E'. Has a squiggle of silver attached to the bottom by two rings. Amethyst stone is faceted. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Has a little tarnish. Very unusual combination of stones.

An eye catching pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links from Mexico. Measure 1" square. Measure 3/8" at the thickest part. Two levels of sterling in a three dimensional geometric design. Marked on the back Mexico, Silver, C. Lopez, and Eagle #3. Toggles hold securely. Great, bold design!

A vintage hand wrought Sterling Silver reticulated floral brooch. Measures 2 3/4" across and 1 1/4" at the widest. Signed Handwrought, Sterling and with an impressed mark that looks like a flower pot. Has a rollover clasp that hold securely. The brooch is thick sterling and curved, not flat. In fine condition with very minor surface wear and a little tarnish. Classic Arts and Crafts period piece.

A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by NYC Mid Century jeweler, Idella La Vista. Consists of a curved wavy flat section attached to a thick sterling wire which is split and attached to the flat part in two places. Part of the wire is attached at an angle for a three dimensional effect.

Measures about 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1" and 2" at the widest. Marked La Vista HANDWROUGHT Sterling on the inside.

Well made...

A sterling silver with 18K gold overlay cut out cuff bracelet in the style of Graziella Laffi. Signed Industria Peruana, JVC for the artisan, 925 and 18K. Measures 6" around with an additional 1 3/4" opening. 1 3/4" at the widest. Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches. Well made and heavy. Striking design!