Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (614)

A sterling silver handmade neck ring made of two thick sterling curved pieces, one facing horizontally and one vertically. Measures about 12" around with a large opening of 3 1/4". Signed Sterling and with a maker's mark that we don't recognize. Lays nicely on the neck. There is a little bending on one end. Great studio piece.

A vintage silver, probably sterling, brooch with a carved carnelian cabochon. Measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked with what looks like the stylized initials 'ES'. The cabochon has 5 small drilled holes. We are not sure what the purpose was. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish. Very pretty 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 sterling silver necklace in an Arts and Crafts design signed Peruzzi, Boston, and Sterling. Central design measures 4" across and 1 1/4" long including the dangle. Necklace measures 14 1/2" long. Could be made longer if needed with an extender. Warm patina, quality piece.

A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Margot de Taxco, ( Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5740, in a modernist dangle design. Measure 1 7/8" high and 3/4" across. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5740. Also marked with Eagle #16. Screw backs hold securely. Very nice condition with only minor tarnish. Estate fresh.

A massive sterling silver modernist bracelet with a hinged closure by Jondell, Mexico. Measures 7" around the inside. The top measures 2" across, and 2 1/4" wide. Has a snap in closure and safety clasp that holds securely. Marked Jondell, Mexico and 925. In fine condition, heavy and substantial. Really makes a statement.

A pair of hand made sterling silver screw back earrings by the well documented Mid Century Modernist jeweler, Philip Morton. These earrings, in an abstract design, have two layers of sterling with a darkened patina around the central area. Measure 7/8" across and 3/4" high. Screw backs hold securely. Marked PM Sterling in a rectangle. Fine condition with some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Jewelry by Morton is quite rare.

A well crafted, hand wrought sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design.

Measures about 2 1/2" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a double prong clasp with a squeeze closure that holds securely. Was probably a fur clip originally .

Warm patina, fine condition.

A vintage sterling hand wrought large pendulum shaped pendant with a small prong set dark red stone in the center. Looks like it may be a garnet. The pendant has smooth sterling around the rim with two zigzag rows of textured sterling across the center.

Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 1/2" across. Has a large double bale so could be worn on a thick chain or neck ring. Marked Sterling on the back. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Very striking, well crafted design.

A well crafted hand wrought rigid bangle bracelet and matching earrings with leaf detail in Sterling Silver by Black Starr and Gorham.

Bracelet measures 7" around and 1" at the widest. Hook closure fastens securely. You can see the light hammer marks inside.

Screw back leaf earrings measure 1" long and 3/4" at the widest. Screw backs hold securely.

All three pieces are marked Black, Starr & Gorham Inc. Also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought...

A well made sterling silver hand made brooch with an amethyst cabochon. Has a layer of sterling over a dark patina. Has an Arts and Crafts feel. Measures 2 3/4" long and 7/8" wide. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Marked on the back Hand Made Sterling. Amethyst has natural occlusions. Very organic, abstract design.

A vintage modernist set of Cufflinks with matching Tiebar in sterling and exotic wood from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. Cufflinks measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" wide. Tiebar measures 2 1/8" long and 3/8" wide. Marked Sterling Made in Mexico, Sigi Tasco, Eagle 3, and with design number 52 on the back of the tiebar. The cufflinks are also marked Made in Mexico, Sterling and design # 52. There is a light Sigi mark on the back of one cufflink...

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 sterling silver floral brooch by Georg Jensen USA designed by Alphonse La Paglia. Measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" wide. Marked Georg Jensen, Inc. U.S.A. L.P. Sterling 106. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish. Well made and heavy.

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

This reticulated pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1" wide. Chain measures 23" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. Chain may be original, has some marks which are only partially struck which may be 830S. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland. Nice condition, minor tarnish.

Fine, classic mid century design.

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 vintage modernist heavy sterling silver cuff bracelet by Antonio Pineda, Taxco embellished with four pearls. Thick sterling curved bars attached with spheres and four small saucers with a pearl in each one. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 15/16" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, Silver, 970, Sterling Mexico and an Early Eagle 17 mark. The saucers on the edges have some minor flattening. Sterling has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Wonderful and rare.

A vintage modernist pendant by noted silversmith Emily A. Day in a three dimensional design. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 1 1/2" across. Chain measures 22" long and has a secure spring clasp. Signed EA DAY, Sterling at the bottom of the pendant. Has some tarnish. Nice weight and high quality. Very unique design.