Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (628)

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.

An abstract sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. May be a stylized leaf or feather. Measures 2" long and 1" at the widest. Signed on the back Steig Sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. There is an area along the darkened edge that is textured, not sure if that is original or wear. Nice contrast of polished and darkened sterling. Interesting three dimensional feel.

A vintage sterling silver heavy brooch by Hector Aguilar. Signed with the conjoined HA, Taxco and 940 for better than sterling silver. Pre Eagle, (pre 1949). Measures 3 1/2" across and 3 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. The brooch has some minor tarnish surface scratches. Classic Taxco design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 2 1/8" long and 1 1/4"wide. Marked with the script signature, Denmark and 925S. Part of his 'Modern Line'. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. The pin closure has a slight bend in the middle. In nice condition with very minor surface scratches. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A sculptural pair of vintage earrings in Ebony with sterling silver inlay and backs by noted jewelry designer, Patricia Von Musulin.

Measure 1" across and 1 1/8" high. Signed Von Musulin Sterling and 925 on the backs. Clips hold securely.

In fine condition. Look striking on.

A modernist sterling silver and glass brooch or pendant signed 925, Zilka Hand Made. Measures 4" across and 2 1/2" high. Has a bale so can be worn on a neck ring or chain and a rollover safety clasp to be worn as a brooch. Nice warm patina. Great organic design.

A vintage modernist sterling pendant by ND Norway Designs Plus Studio in the shape of a double anchor suspended from a ND Norway Designs hammered sterling neck ring. Pendant measures 2 5/8" long and 1 5/8" across. Neck ring measures about 14 1/2" around with an opening of 1 3/4". Both pieces are marked with the conjoined ND Norway, Sterling and 925S. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Neck ring is a little out of round...

A vintage silver cuff bracelet from Taxco made from thick curled sterling wires. Measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 2 1/4" at the widest. Can be adjusted. Signed with Sterling, ACG, Mexico, Eagle mark, and 925. Has a slight bend on one side. This bracelet has a wonderful hand made artisan feel to it. Lays nicely on the wrist. Quality piece.

A modernist sterling silver money clip, #369 by Georg Jensen, designed in 1964 by Søren Georg Jensen, Georg Jensen's son who was a jeweler and a sculptor. Measures 2" across. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #369. In very nice condition with some minor surface scratches. Great modernist design.

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver brooch with leaves or vines by the Chicago silver firm, Kalo.

Measures approximately 2 1/8" across and 1 1/2" high. Marked Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition, warm patina.

An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by Salvador Teran. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico and 140 for the style number. Pre eagle.

Measure 1 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. Screw backs hold securely.

Depict some kind of highly stylized creature. Haven't been able to find another pair with this style number. Great modernist design!

A well made, modernist sterling silver ring with inlaid coral and onyx. Etched inside with what looks like some initials and Trujillo. Measures about a 10 1/2. Front measures 1" by 5/8". Has some minor scuffs and some tarnish. Clean lines, well constructed. Probably Native American, but unsure of the artisan.

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.

A sterling silver modernist brooch by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. This brooch has a thick sterling wire overlay with an oval moonstone cabochon on a darkened, oxidized surface. Measures 1 1/4" tall and 1 3/8" at the widest. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark, phyllis and sterling on the back. Nice contrast between the oxidized and shiny sterling layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches. Classic Phyllis design.

An unusual pair of vintage modernist sterling and mixed metals Cuff Links by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown and an early Eagle 17 mark. Copper, brass and silver. One edge on each cuff link curls under for an interesting streamlined effect. Toggles function properly. Have some tarnish. Beautifully made, very Mid Century.

A modernist pendant necklace by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver.

Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code, and scales mark. Also marked for Lapponia on the chain. Pendant measures 3/4" long and 1" across. Chain measures 15 1/2" long. An extender can be added if needed. Has a hook closure that holds securely. Very nice condition, surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear. Has some tarnish...

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring depicting a creature with an amethyst eye by noted silversmith, Ed Wiener. Three dimensional classic Wiener design. Face measures 1" long and 3/4" across. Measures a size 7. Marked Ed Wiener, Sterling on the back. Fine condition, has some variation to the coloring of the oxidation. Cool Mid Century design.

A detailed pair of sterling silver earrings by Victoria, Taxco. Pre eagle. Measure 1" across. Marked on the back of one Sterling, Victoria Taxco Mexico and style number 16 on the back of the other. Very well made. Screw backs function properly. Warm patina, pretty design.