Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (612)

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 wonderful Danish Skonvirke sterling silver brooch signed SJ for S. L. Jacobsen. Jacobsen was a silversmith who collaborated with Evald Nielsen, a well known jewelry designer known for his Skonvirke designs. Measures 2 1/2" long and 2" at the widest. Has two green stone cabochons. Marked 830S SJ 830S on the back. Beautiful Arts and Crafts design. Has an older 'C' clasp. Very nice condition, one minor ding near the edge of the top piece. Quality piece. Beautiful classic Danish design.

A modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland.

This pendant, made up of interconnected circles, measures 2 3/4" long including the bale and 1 5/8" wide. Looks like a stylized cross. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland. Nice condition, minor tarnish.

Fine, classic mid century design.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver earrings by the well known modernist jeweler, Henry Steig. Abstract sterling shape with an overlay of heavy sterling wire and green cabochons. Great dark patina. Clips hold tightly. Measure about 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Steig Sterling on the backs and Sterling with a patent number on the clips. One of the green stones has a scratch near the edge. Well made. Wonderful organic design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta Oy, Turku Finland. A geometric design with rock crystals and spectrolite stones. Measures about 7" around. The central design measures 1 1/2" across and 2 1/2" long. Hook closure. In very nice condition with minor tarnish. Marked with the Anvil, Finland and 925S, the mark for Turku and Q7 for 1969. Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

A vintage sterling silver modernist ring from Finland by Kultaseppa Salovaara, designed by HKH. Has a round brownish orange stone, probably carnelian, suspended by two 'wings'. Marked inside, with the hallmark for Kultaseppa Salovaara, 925, Finland, and HKH for the initials of the designer. Measures 6 1/2 but is adjustable. Has a little tarnish. Wonderful mid century design.

A vintage sterling silver brooch by Alphonse La Paglia, who designed for Georg Jensen USA. This is the same number 109 as the Jensen USA brooch, but it is signed La Paglia, Sterling, 109. Also is engraved Jean, Pat 4-13-52. Measures 1 5/8" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. The bar that goes across the back has a bend in it, but it is not very noticeable from the front. Has some tarnish. Fine quality, classic design.

A large vintage modernist sterling silver hand made brooch with a 14K gold accent in the center. Signed by the maker with a double arrow mark. Measures 3" across. Thick textured sterling, quality piece. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Interesting design.

An unusual sterling silver bangle bracelet consisting of seven links connected by double curved silver bars with orbs on the ends. Measures about 8 1/4" around and about 3/8" wide. Slides onto my wrist and my hand is an average size. Very interesting design!

A wonderful, rare sterling silver cuff bracelet by the talented silversmith, Peer Smed. Sterling overlay depicts various floral designs including clover. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4" Measures 1 1/2" at the widest. Marked Hand Wrought, Peer Smed and Sterling. Fine condition. Amazing piece of Arts and Crafts silver.

A sterling silver modernist vintage pendant and chain probably from either Finland or Sweden. Marked with what looks like 'AKH' 830 and some other mark. Marked on both the bale and the clasp. Pendant measures 2 1/2" high and 2 1/4" across. Chain measures 19 " long and has a spring clasp that closes securely. Dark patina, cool design.

A fabulous modernist bracelet in sterling silver by Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. Designed by Jorma Laine.

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 wonderful vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch in an Arts and Crafts design. Signed with conjoined 'JM' for Joseph Masaniello, a New York Mid Century Modernist jeweler who was instructed in Arts and Crafts traditions. Also marked Sterling. Measures 2 1/2" at the widest. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds fine. Green cabochon measures 1/2" long. Nice warm patina, very well made.

An unusual sterling silver cuff bracelet with a central pair of three dimensional birds sitting on a raised round green gemstone, (maybe Chrysoprase) cabochon. Maybe Doves or Lovebirds? Bracelet measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 7/8". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest. In fine condition with some minor surface scratches and tarnish. A little out of round. Some numbers on the outside, maybe 925 but only a partial strike. Has a very Mid Century Scandinavian feel to it...

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...

A vintage Mexican sterling silver brooch in a Pre Columbian warrior design. Very detailed repousse work. Love the exaggerated long fingers! Measures 3" long and 1 7/8" at the widest. Signed Made in Mexico Sterling Barrera. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Great patina and condition. Pre Eagle.

A vintage sterling silver repoussee brooch in the shape of a fish with a turquoise cabochon eye by Matilde Poulat. Signed Matl in cursive and 925. Measures 2 1/4" across and 1 5/8" tall. Has an early safety rollover clasp. Wonderful patina and great condition.

A modernist brooch by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 2 1/4" long and 1" across. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, and minor surface scratches . Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.

Classic three dimensional Paul LOBEL design.