Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Arts and Crafts (83)

A vintage hand wrought Sterling Silver brooch depicting a seagull with widespread wings by the noted Arts and Crafts silversmith, Madeleine Turner. She also worked for Georg Jensen USA later in her career.

Measures 2 1/4" across and 2" high.

Signed An Original, stylized MTurner, Handwrought, Sterling and T8.

Has a rollover clasp that hold securely. The brooch is made from thick sterling and slightly curved, not flat. In fine condition with very minor surface wear and a little tarnish...

An Arts and Crafts style sterling silver pendant necklace with an intricate etched design and a bezel set dark purple cabochon, (maybe Amethyst). The bezel is gold colored and may be 14K but untested.

Marked Sterling and with a hallmark of intertwined symbols on the back of the pendant.

The pendant measures 1 1/2" long and 1" across the top. The pendant is folded over for a three dimensional effect. Currently suspended from a chain that is 16" long...

A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by New York City jeweler, Jo Michels who was active in the 1940's through the 1950's.

This brooch, in a foliage design, measures 2 1/8" long and 1" across. Signed Jo Michels Sterling on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Fine condition with some patina.

Unusual design for this artist.

A vintage sterling silver hammered money clip made by the Gaylord Silvercraft in Wallingford, CT. The Gaylord Farm Sanitarium was active from 1923-1944 and was organized by William Waldo Dodge.

Measures about 2 3/8" long and 1" wide. Marked Sterling, Hand Wrought and with an impressed upright hammer flanked by two wings for the maker. It currently has a 'G' monogram, but could probably be buffed out.

Fine work, quality piece.

A sterling silver hammered bangle bracelet by Guglielmo Cini. Probably from when the company was in Boston. Has an Arts and Crafts feel. Even the edges are hammered for a shimmering effect.

Measures 7 7/8" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Weighs 30 Gr, thick sterling.

Marked CINI Sterling in block letters.

In very nice condition with a warm patina, and some minor surface scratches and tarnish. Nice weight and well crafted.

A vintage brooch and matching screw back earrings by noted silversmith Emily A. Day in a three dimensional curled leaf design.

The brooch measures 1 7/8" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. The rollover clasp holds securely.

The earrings measure 1 3/8" long and 7/8" at the widest. They are opposites so frame the face when worn. The screw backs hold securely.

Signed EA DAY, and Sterling at the back of the brooch and sterling on the screw backs. Have a warm patina...

A vintage hand wrought sterling silver necklace comprised of graduated circular links ending with two oval bezel set brown iridescent cabochons, maybe Tiger's Eye.

The necklace measures 23" long. Has a secure hook closure. The drops in the center are 3 1/2" long. The cabochons are 1" long and 3/4" across.

Signed on the back of each drop, Handwrought, Sterling and M. H. R. for the artisan.

Well made. Pretty glistening stones.

A well crafted, layered sterling silver necklace with a stylized leaf design.

Measures about 18" long. Central pendant measures 2" long and 1" high. Marked with tiny initials, maybe ONC or OXG, hard to decipher. Also looks like St Sil.

Has a spring clasp marked STG 925 that holds securely. Fine condition.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

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 hand wrought sterling silver brooch with an Arts and Crafts feel by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella Cone, comprised of overlapping leaves and scrolls attached to a thick sterling wire.

Measures 3" long and 2 1/2" high. Roll over clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, Hand ELC Made on the back. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Well made, fine quality.

An early Skonvirke 826 silver brooch with a moth motif. Signed on the back with what looks like stylized HKC in a shield and 826 S for the silver standard. Most probably from Denmark. 826 was the silver standard used in Denmark at the time.

Measures 1" in diameter. Has an older 'C' clasp which holds securely. May have had a repair to the hinge at some point.

Fine condition, warm patina. Wonderfully crafted. Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A well crafted, hand wrought sterling silver brooch with two layers of sterling, one polished and one hammered and oxidized.

Signed Hand Wrought, Sterling and WW (signed twice) for the maker's mark.

Measures about 2 1/8" long and 5/8" wide. Weighs 12 Gr.

Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Warm patina, fine condition with minor surface scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

An Arts and Crafts hand made acid etched brooch in German Silver or Pewter by the documented Chicago firm, BRANDT that was active 1914-1923. Signed with an impressed BRANDT.

Measures 2 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Not flat but curved for an interesting effect. Has a replaced rollover clasp that holds securely.

Classic design.

A lightly hammered sterling silver brooch with a green oval cabochon, (possibly jade). Measures 1 3/8" across and 5/8" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked sterling on the back. Fine work, well crafted.

A sterling silver necklace in an Arts and Crafts Celtic design.

The necklace is not marked, but the clasp is marked 925 for sterling and also has a tiny mark, maybe a stylized 'S' that we can't identify.

Central pendant measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/4" high including the dangle. Necklace measures 17 1/2" long. Has a spring clasp that holds securely.

Warm patina, quality 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.

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver ring with a blue faceted gemstone. Signed Sterling. Has a classic Arts and Crafts design of flowers intertwined with snakes. Not sure if the stone is a gemstone or art glass.

Measures about a size 4 1/2. Perfect pinky ring. It is a little out of round. The stone has surface wear and scratches.

Interesting Arts and Crafts design.

A vintage floral Arts and Crafts sterling silver bracelet by Peter Traphagen from Pasadena, California.

This hand wrought bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. Has a secure hook clasp.

Signed with a partial Traphagen on the back of each flower.

Fine condition, warm patina.

Classic design. Circa 1950s.