Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism (266)

A vintage sterling silver Mid Century Modernist pendant by Betty Cooke with lots of 'Bubbles'.

The pendant measures 2 3/4" high including the bale and 1 1/4" at the widest and 3/16" thick. Signed Cooke Sterling on the side. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Currently suspended from a sterling silver neck collar with a secure hook clasp. Collar is marked STER. Collar measures about 16" around and can be opened wider to put on.

Well made with a stunning design...

An unusual hand wrought brooch or pendant in thick sterling silver with a brown gemstone bead. Measures 3 1/2" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Has rods of sterling that are different heights and small holes around the brown bead for an interesting effect. The bar for the pin closure is neatly hidden behind the long bale so it will not show when worn on a chain. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish. Thick sterling, heavy piece. Well crafted.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler. Look like twisted ribbons.

Measure 1 3/8" high. Marked TENDLER Sterling. Screw backs hold securely. Earrings are mirror images so frame the face when worn.

Well crafted, quality pair.

A vintage sterling silver and exotic wood brooch or pendant by modernist studio jeweler Ted Lowy, (1919-2013). Measures about 2 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Signed with Ted Lowy, Sterling and Handwrought. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Also has a bale so can be worn on a neck ring or chain. In nice condition, has a slight bending on the underside of the stamped mark. Interesting use of textures.

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 wrought large pendant made of Sterling, Brass and Bone.

The pendant measures 4 1/2" long including the large bale and 1 3/4" across. The bale curves and holds the brass and bone parts of the pendant.

Currently suspended from a silver metal neck ring which measures 16" around and has a secure hook closure. The pendant is unmarked but has been tested as sterling. The metal content of the neck ring is unknown...

An abstract sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Signed on the back Steig Sterling. Thick sterling, wonderful three dimensional feel.

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 iconic pair of sterling silver earrings by Frank Miraglia, based on a famous Ed Wiener design. Originally based on a photograph of the well known modernist dancer and choreographer, Martha Graham. Earrings measure 1" tall and 3/4" across. Signed F. Miraglia N.Y. Sterling. Screw part is also signed Sterling. Screw backs work fine and hold tightly. Have a minor amount of tarnish. Wonderful design!

A very unusual brooch constructed of a branch of exotic wood layered with sterling silver and adorned with pearls.

Measures 2 1/2" long and 1" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition. Well crafted, warm patina.

A vintage sterling silver and pearl hand wrought choker necklace and matching bracelet by the California Modernist, Esther Lewittes. May be purchased individually or as a set.

Necklace measures 14 1/2" long but hard to measure exactly due to the curvature of the links. Probably closer to 15". An extender could be added to the back if necessary. Signed Lewittes Sterling. Has a hook closure that holds securely.

The matching bracelet measures 7" long and a secure spring clasp...

A sterling silver modernist brooch by the well known silversmith, Ronald Pearson. Measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Marked Pearson Sterling on the back. In very nice condition with a little tarnish. Interesting crimped design.

A sterling silver, heavy key chain and fob by noted American Modernist Jeweler, Paul Voltaire. Features a heavy hammered disk attached to a thick curb chain with a hammered squeeze closure key ring at the other end. Measures 6 1/4" long. Marked Paul Voltaire Sterling. Inscribed Breezy, Xmas 1950 on the back of the disk. Very well made. Fine design.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted NYC mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a stylized 'V' shape with a central copper textured cabochon. Has a three dimensional design. Measures 2 5/8"long and 1 1/2" high. 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 slight bend at one corner, not sure if it is original. Great MCM design.

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 hand wrought necklace with sixteen cascading prong set Austrian cut crystals of various sizes by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

The necklace measures about 14 1/2" long, and the longest drop falls 3". Marked Berridge on the back of both parts of the clasp. The two hooks hold securely. An extender could be added if needed.

Fine condition. This piece is from her estate. Very delicate work from a gifted artist.

An important early brooch of sterling silver by the acclaimed American modernist jeweler, Margaret De Patta. Measures 3" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Early incised maker's mark. Circa 1935. Heavy layered sterling in an abstract floral design. Wonderful condition, with some very minor surface scratches and tarnish. Missing the rollover bar on the clasp...

An amazing sterling silver Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has one huge central oval greenish-black cabochon surrounded by thick sterling curls.

Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Can be adjusted slightly. Cabochon measures 3 3/8" long and 2" wide. The bracelet has tarnish, we will leave the decision to polish or not up to the new owner.

Signed Sterling Hand Made H. Fred Skaggs. A very substantial piece, weighs ab...