Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism (239)

A mid century modernist cuff bracelet by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This bracelet is executed in sterling silver in an organic design. Measures 5" around with an opening of 1 1/2" and 3/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches. Very fine example of his work.

A vintage modernist hand wrought sterling silver squiggle bracelet with an interesting hook closure. Measures about 8" around the inside and 1 1/4" wide. Marked 925 for sterling silver. Thick sterling wire. Secure clasp. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Lays nicely on the wrist. Well made and fun design.

A whimsical brooch made of one layer of 950 silver and two layers of Faux Tortoise Shell in the shape of a fish. Has silver inlay for the eye. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 7/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. Marked 950 AR on the clasp. Has some minor scratches and tarnish. Fun design.

A sterling silver pair of pierced earrings and a matching bangle bracelet by noted modernist jeweler and sculptor, Russell Secrest. Post earrings measure about 1/2" across. The heavy solid sterling bangle bracelet measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Marked Secrest sterling on the back of each earring and inside the bracelet. Nice contrast of dark and light. Striking 3 dimensional design. We will sell the earrings and bracelet individually or as a set.

A vintage sterling silver hand wrought pendant with what looks like a moonstone cabochon. Pendant measures 2" long and 7/8" wide. Chain has a spring clasp marked sterling and measures about 19" around. Very nice condition, dark patina. A well made studio piece.

A very unusual hand made sterling silver necklace with a rectangular central tile depicting a stylized cat like creature. Lightly hammered curved links attach to a central abstract pendant. Measures approximately 17" around. Pendant measures 3 1/2" at the longest and 3" across. Tile measures 1 7/8" by 1". Marked Sterling on the back. Spring clasp holds securely. In very nice condition with minor tarnish. The corners of the tile have some very minor roughness. Great mid century style.

A rare early abstract sterling silver brooch by Sam Kramer. Measures 1 3/4" high and 2" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom and sterling on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Pin back is bent at the end but seems to be original and follows the curves of the brooch. Fine example of his work.

A sterling silver vintage necklace consisting of 10 bar shaped links and 5 graduated layered shields. This modernist necklace measures 16" long and 1" at the widest. Has a hand made hook closure that holds securely. There is some minor surface wear and tarnish. Thick sterling, nice contrast between dark and polished patina. Lays nicely on the neck.

A sterling silver ring with a large central pearl by noted MCM jeweler, Sammy P. Gee, (1932-1980). Marked inside with his SP-GEE hallmark and Sterling. Measures about a size 5 1/2. Measures 1/2" at the widest. In fine condition with a little wear to the oxidized sterling. Interesting contrast of polished and oxidized sterling with the surface of the pearl. A rare example by a sought after artisan.

A vintage classic sterling silver Mid Century Modernist Bird brooch by Betty Cooke. Measures about 1" across and 1 3/4" high. Signed Cooke Sterling on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Also has a few scratches on the back. Betty Cooke was known for her bird brooches and this one is a great example.

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...

A pair of vintage hammered sterling silver brooches from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis, available in two sizes. Great hammered texture. Larger brooch measures about 1 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Smaller brooch measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/8" high. Both pieces are marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. The larger brooch also has the ® mark. Rollover clasps hold securely. Very nice condition, have some minor scratches and darkened patina...

A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a layered abstract shape with a garnet cabochon. Measures about a 5 3/4 - 6. Face of ring measures 3/4" long and 7/8" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is some wear to the darkened area and a little roughness to edges of the points. Great MCM design.

An unusual pair of sterling silver pierced earrings by New York Modernist Jeweler, Roz Balkin. Consist of convex silver disks with elongated beads suspended on silver rigid wires. Have sterling silver posts. Signed Roz Balkin, Sterling on the backs. Measure approximately 1 1/4" across and 2 1/4" long. Have some tarnish and surface scratches. Very cool design! Great movement.

A modernist large three dimensional sterling silver pendant by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby. Measures 2 1/4" high and 1 3/4" across. Has an overlay of raised and curved wires that resemble a cage. Marked fhb, Sterling on the back. Paired with a 24" sterling chain that closes securely with a spring clasp. Pendant has interesting areas of contrasting oxidized and polished sterling. Fine condition, just a few minor scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and substantial...

A well crafted, hand wrought necklace with a long dangling pendant in lightly hammered sterling silver. Measures about 15" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the curvature of the links. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long. Has a hand made hook clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Lays nicely on the neck. Fine modernist design.

A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist pierced earrings by the noted mid century silversmith, Carolyn Gleick Rosene. Measure 7/8" across. Have off centered circles with six rods standing up in a random design. Each rod has a bulb of silver on the top for added texture. Earrings fasten with a post and clip design and are very secure. Signed Rosene Sterling. Have some minimal tarnish. Great mid century design.

An interesting silver necklace made up of alternating square links with abstract overlay and hammered connectors. Measures 15 1/2" long. Squares measure 3/4". Hook closure. Very nice condition, with some tarnish. Lays nicely on the neck.