Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism (250)

A bracelet and a pair of modernist sterling silver screw back earrings in a Paul Lobel design. Constructed of thick curved sterling wire.

Bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and 7/8" wide and closes with a secure hook clasp. Screw backs measure 1 1/4" long and 5/8" across and hold tightly. Screw backs are marked Sterling T2, which is found on better quality artisan jewelry.

Possibly unsigned Lobel. Minor surface scratches. All pieces have a warm patina and are wonderfully crafted...

An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This brooch, executed in sterling silver with an interesting marbleized stone, measures 2 7/8" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Marked Sterling, Paul Miller on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches. Very fine example of his work.

A vintage sterling silver brooch by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. Three dimensional sterling silver with oxidation and a 7mm pearl. Signed Pearson Sterling. Measures about 2" long and 1" across. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Missing the rollover on the clasp, but works well as a 'C' clasp. Very cool mid century design.

A vintage brutalist ring in sterling silver with turquoise and coral cabochons. Measures about a size 10 1/2. Face measures 1 5/8" long and 1 1/8" across. Could be Native American or a studio piece. Fine condition. Heavy and substantial.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cufflinks by American studio jeweler, Ted Lowy. Square sterling with a smaller square corner inlay of bone. Measure 5/8" square. Marked Ted Lowy in script and Sterling. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Toggles function appropriately. Toggles are marked Sterling and with a patent number. Great mid century design.

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.

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 modernist sterling silver brooch consisting of two thick intertwined curved pieces by noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler. Measures 3" across and 1 1/8" high. Marked TENDLER Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some minor tarnish. Unusual design. Well crafted, quality piece.

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.

A sterling silver hand wrought pendant necklace with three curved sections, each with a double wall and central colored stone by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). The pendant measures about 4 1/8" long and 2" at the widest. Marked Berridge and sterling. The bale is not that big so if you wear it on a chain you may need to take the loop off the end and slide it through. Shown on a satin cord...

An abstract sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. May be a stylized leaf or feather. Measures 2" long and 1" at the widest. Signed on the back Steig Sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. There is an area along the darkened edge that is textured, not sure if that is original or wear. Nice contrast of polished and darkened sterling. Interesting three dimensional feel.

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 amazing sterling silver modernist heavy cuff bracelet adorned with two crescent shaped Mother of Pearl cabochons by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1". This cuff is rigid and has no give. The cabochons were intentionally set off center. Measures 7/8" wide. Signed on the back Handmade, Israel, Gera and 925. Fine condition. It is a little out of round. Heavy and substantial. Better for a smaller wrist. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.

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 large unusual sterling silver cross with a central cow skull that has a face in the place of one eye. Measures 5" long and 3 1/4" across. Marked sterling on the back of the cross and on the spring clasp. Sterling chain measures 25" long. Skull and the face are lightly hammered. Very well done, great modernist design.

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 modernist pendant made up of two curved sterling silver panels with a green agate cabochon suspended in the center. The two panels overlap for an interesting affect. Back side is lightly hammered and can be seen in places in the front. Measures 2 1/2" tall and 2" across. Has a large bale so will accommodate a neck ring or thick chain. Marked Israel 925 and a maker's mark. Great hand made design.

A very stylish sterling silver bracelet in a repeating pyramid design. Measures about 8" long so will accommodate a larger wrist. Measures almost 1/2" wide and sits 3/8" high. Has a snap in closure that holds securely and a safety catch. Marked sterling on the underside of the clasp. Well made piece. Striking design.