Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (616)

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 vintage brutalist ring in sterling silver with turquoise and coral cabochons. Measures about a size 10 1/2. Face measures 1 5/8" long and 1 1/8" across. Could be Native American or a studio piece. Fine condition. Heavy and substantial.

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.

A sterling silver brooch with leaves and two suspended berries 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 2 1/2" high. Marked on the back JoPoL, Sterling and design number 472. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Great Arts and Crafts design.

An Arts and Crafts hand hammered silver link bracelet. Marked 835 on the hook clasp. Measures 7" long and 3/4" wide. Warm patina. Has one ding. Striking design, lays nicely on the wrist.

An interesting geometric ring by the Swedish Modernist Jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Has a bark like texture on the outside front surface and a row of four small balls. Marked Cohen and other marks which are hard to read. Looks like V9 for 1971. Isaac Cohen was the owner of Galarie 22, a fashionable jewelry store in Stockholm. Front measures about 1/2" wide. Ring is about a 6 1/2. In very nice condition, well constructed. Looks and feels great on.

A vintage sterling silver, turquoise and ironwood brooch made by Nicholas Gambino for White Hogan of Scottsdale, AZ. Measures 1 7/8" across and 1 7/8" tall. Signed NG, the mark for White Hogan and Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds tightly. In very nice condition. Outstanding design.

A well crafted, hand wrought detailed sterling silver bracelet by KALO, design #58. Measures about 8" around the inside and 1/2" wide. Oval shape helps it slide on and off easily. Marked Hand Wrought, #58 and Sterling. For some reason it is missing the KALO mark.

Fine condition with minor scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver Cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, Silver, Made in Mexico and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Heavy silver with red and white fluorescent cabochons. Toggles function properly. Have some tarnish. Very unusual color!

A sterling silver bolo tie in a Viking motif by David Andersen, Norway. The central bolo and the tips are sterling. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 1/2" high. Black cord measures 34" long. Bolo is marked 'Reprod. Origin from Viking Period', D-A Norway, Sterling, 925S and H. Has a dark patina and lots of detail. Fine condition.

A wonderful modernist 940 Silver brooch by Hector Aguilar with 5 teardrop shaped dangles. Marked with conjoined HA, Taxco and 940. Also has Eagle #9. Measures 1 3/4" long and 1 5/8" across. In very nice condition. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Great hard to find design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral. This sterling pendant has an abstract sterling overlay. Interesting contrast of textures. Pendant measures 2 3/8" long and 1 3/4" across. We have paired it with a Mexican sterling silver neck ring which measures about 14 1/2" around with an opening of 2". Pendant has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Marked with Ric in script, Taxco, Mexico and 925. Heavy sterling pendant...

A Vintage Modernist Pendant and matching chain made of Sterling Silver signed Zagal Taxco. Pendant measures approximately 3" long including the bale and 1 3/4" at the widest. Chain measures 23" long. Marked Zagal, Tasco, and 925 on the back of the pendant. Marked with Zagal's mark on the bale and also on the chain. Marked with eagle #2 on the bale and also on the chain. In very good condition. Some minor surface scratches. Nice weight and well made. New owner may choose to polish.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by Antonio Pineda, Taxco with oval onyx cabochons.

Measure 3/4" across and 3/4" high. Marked with the Antonio crown, and an Eagle 1 mark. Clips hold securely. These earrings have some slight dings to the edges and some tarnish. The back of the clips show some wear.

Well crafted, classic Pineda design.

A tall, sterling silver modernist ring by Joachim S'Paliu from Spain. Size 6. Sits 1/2" high. Marked S'Paliu, 925, PAT, and Spain on the inside. Marked 14, a star in a pentagram for the silver content for Spain and the mark for the maker on the back of the shank. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Sleek design.

A well made pair of sterling silver round clip earrings. Marked sterling and what looks like a partial letter 'b' signature on the back of each. Measure almost an inch across. Clips hold tightly. Very nice quality and interesting design.

A well crafted sterling silver brooch or shoeclip by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Beautifully hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 1" across and 2 3/8" high. Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Has an intricate three dimensional repousse floral design and a central green cabochon. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.

A very unique hand hammered sterling pendant and necklace with two green stones, (probably Chrysoprase).

Pendant measures 6" long and 1 3/4" at the widest. Chain measures 18" long and has a hook closure. Marked on the back Israel, 925 and an 'M' in a circle for the artisan's mark.

There are 'Y' shaped cut outs behind the stones so light can shine through. Striking design, lots of movement.