Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism (276)

A vintage large sterling silver and enamel Mid Century Modernist brooch in a geometric design. Made from thick sterling wire and greenish-blue enamel. There are thin wires in the enamel for an interesting effect.

Measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/4" high. Can be worn with the longer edge up or sideways. Could even be worn as a pendant with a converter. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Fine craftsmanship. Unsigned...

A finely crafted sterling silver bracelet with links of leaves and berries by Kurt Erik Christoffersen for International Silver. Marked on the back of the clasp with Sterling, the conjoined KEC for the maker and IS for International Silver. Measures about 7 1/2" long and 1" across. Has a spring clasp that holds securely and a safety chain. In fine condition. Nice weight and quality.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in the shape of a stylized fish or bird with an amethyst eye. Measures 2" square. Has a faceted pear shaped amethyst stone cabochon on an additional layer of sterling. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a very minor ding to one corner. There are some scratches on the back near the clasp...

An outstanding vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark on the necklace and FRIDL, Sterling, Tulip, and the number 32 on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling. Heavy sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Necklace measures approximately 14" around and the 'pendant' is 1" wide. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Necklace has a hook closure...

A vintage sterling silver Mid Century Modernist brooch with an incised enamel bird by studio artist, Betty Cooke.

Measures about 1" in diameter. Signed Cooke Sterling on the back. Red, blue, yellow and white enamel is in fine condition. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Well made with a classic Cooke design. Great studio piece.

A sterling silver modernist three dimensional cuff bracelet. Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and with a maker's mark that is hard to read. Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Warm patina. Quality piece.

A vintage large sterling silver and pearl Mid Century Modernist brooch in the style of Betty Cooke or Ed Wiener. Consists of three boomerang shaped pieces of thick sterling, tapering at the ends. Measures 3 1/2" across and 3" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Well made with a stunning design. Great studio piece.

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 sterling silver modernist brooch by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. Measures 1 1/4" tall and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark. Nice contrast between the oxidized and shiny sterling layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Classic Phyllis design.

An amazing sterling silver modernist brooch adorned with four purple cabochons by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Measures 5" long and 2" across. Can be worn as a pendant with a converter. (We will provide if requested.) The larger cabochon is an amethyst and the smaller dark red ones may be garnets. Signed on the back Gera, Israel and 925. Rollover clasp holds securely. Heavy and substantial. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.

A vintage sterling silver brooch attributed to the American modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. It is signed Sterling and something else which is impossible to read. It is in the style and has the quality of a Pearson brooch. Heavy sterling silver in the shape of an abstract snake.

Measures about 2 1/2" long and 7/8" at the widest. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a little roughness along the edge near the snake's mouth...

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.

A vintage hand made necklace and earrings set in sterling silver with teal blue enamel and what looks like a central fresh water pearl. Seven sterling shields with teal blue enamel suspended from a sterling necklace made of knotted links. Signed Carlisle Sterling on the back. Measures 16" long and closes with a secure spring clasp. Clasp is also marked sterling. Matching pierced earrings measure 1 5/8" long and 1/2" at the widest. Earring backs are marked 925...

A well crafted sterling silver three dimensional pendant with a lapis cabochon. This pendant is suspended from a 28" long sterling chain meant to be slipped over the head. Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Bezel set stone measures 1/2" long and 3/8" across. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting layered design.

A vintage hand wrought sterling silver chain and cross pendant with exotic wood surrounding the cross. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 3/4" across. Chain measures 24" long and has a spring closure which holds securely. Chain is etched Sterling. The spring clasp is also marked sterling. Wonderful condition, warm patina. Fine work.

An important, rare modernist brooch by the renowned New York City African American jeweler, Art Smith. Made from Sterling Silver with a bezel set chrysoprase stone in a streamlined mid century modern design.

Measures 3 3/4" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature and Sterling. Has a secure rollover clasp. In fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

A wonderful example of Mid Century Modernist design.

A vintage sterling silver brooch from the Studio Modernist jeweler, Olaf Skoogfors with a smiling sun.

The brooch measures about 1 3/8" in diameter. Has a bale so can also be worn as a pendant. Signed Olaf Skoogfors on the back.

Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition, has some wear to the gold wash towards the top of the brooch and to the raised surfaces.

Iconic work from a noted artisan.

A vintage modernist hand made sterling ring with a pearl in a size 6.5. Has two points, one topped with a pearl and the other topped with a silver ball. Reminiscent of the work of Russell Secrest and Ronald Pearson, but unsigned.

Measures about 6 1/2. Sits 5/8" above the finger. Has some minor scratches. Dark, warm patina.

Very interesting design.