Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism (249)

A pair of modernist sterling silver screw back earrings in a Paul Lobel design. Constructed of a dangle made of thick curved sterling wire suspended from a screw back with a wire overlay. Screw backs marked Sterling T2, which is found on better quality artisan jewelry. Possibly unsigned Lobel. Screw backs hold tightly. Dark patina, wonderfully crafted.

A pair of sterling silver modernist cufflinks by the noted Israeli jewelry designer, Rachel Gera. Measure 1" long and 3/4" across. Toggles function properly. Marked Israel Gera 925 on the back of each one. Interesting surface texture. Great modernist design.

A vintage sterling silver bangle bracelet by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. Heavy and solid, this bracelet measures 7 3/4" around the inside and weighs 37 grams. Signed R.H. Pearson Sterling. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Very cool mid century design.

A vintage sterling silver and possibly coral pendant in an abstract organic design. Lightly hammered background contrasts nicely with the polished layer of silver and the rough stone. Measures 2 1/4" long and 7/8" across. Marked on the back with an embossed Sterling, incised J. Powell and a scratched 'DK'. Has some minor surface scratches. Very nice work. Would look great on a chain or neck ring.

A mid century modernist sterling silver brooch of a Seahorse. Very similar to the iconic Paul Lobel design. Signed Sterling. Measures 3" long and 1" at the widest. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Well constructed, thick sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Great design.

An unusual sterling silver bangle bracelet consisting of seven links connected by double curved silver bars with orbs on the ends. Measures about 8 1/4" around and about 3/8" wide. Slides onto my wrist and my hand is an average size. Very interesting design!

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with a central fringe of molten, drippy dangles by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). The necklace measures about 17 1/4" long, and the longest drop is 1 1/2". Marked Berridge in three places on the back of the drops. There are two hooks on the snake chain that hold securely. Fine condition. This piece is from her estate. Amazing work from a gifted artist.

A pair of hammered sterling silver screw back earrings with hanging disks signed Myra. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Sterling on the back of the screw back. Screw backs hold properly. Warm patina. Well constructed.

A vintage sterling silver and enamel hand wrought brooch by the California Modernist, Esther Lewittes. Measures 3 5/8" long and 2 3/4" across. Signed Lewittes Sterling on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a warm patina. Enamel is in very nice condition. There is a small nick to the back edge of the silver. Fine example of her work.

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 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...

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with a greyish brown moonstone like cabochon by noted silversmith, Maxwell Chayat. Measures size 7.5. Marked with a partially struck Chayat and Sterling. The ring is in very nice condition, with some tarnish. There is a little bit of roughness to the edge of the cabochon, but most likely was done during production. It was probably resized at one point. Well made and heavy, great mid century design.

A solid sterling silver cuff bracelet with angled sides. Measures about 5 1/2" around with 1" opening. Sterling is thick and has no give so can not be adjusted. Marked Sterling. Has some minor scuffs and a little tarnish. Lays nicely on the wrist.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch with a pearl in the shape of an abstract conch shell. Signed Parker Sterling. Measures 1 7/8" long and 1" wide. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Interesting flattened surface. Looks like a slice of sterling. Well made, good weight.

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 stunning hand made sterling silver brooch with a faceted brown (topaz?) stone in a three-dimensional abstract fish design. Measures 3 3/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Stone is supported by four sterling 'arms'. You can see the light hammer marks on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Has a little tarnish. Very striking well made piece.

A well made pair of sterling silver round clip earrings. Marked sterling and what looks like a partial letter 'b' signature on the back of each. Measure almost an inch across. Clips hold tightly. Very nice quality and interesting design.

A modernist Sterling Silver hammered and chased brooch by Ed Levin in the form of a Dove with an amethyst colored eye. Measures 1 5/8" across and 2" tall. Marked LEVIN, Sterling BENN VT. Mid 20th Century. Very nice condition. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Great design.