Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism (214)

An organic mid century modern ring by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This ring, executed in sterling silver with an Opal cabochon, is currently a size 8 1/2 and can be adjusted up or down because of the open back. Marked Paul Miller, Sterling on the inside. Opal measures 5/8" long and 3/8" across. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches. Very fine example of his work.

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 modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby in Sterling Silver and Ebony. This large marlin measures 3 3/4" long and 1 1/2" tall. Lightly hammered. Marked fhb, Sterling on the back. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds tightly. Nice condition, just a few minor scratches and a little tarnish. A wonderful example of Mid Century Modern jewelry.

An interesting sterling silver and onyx modernist brooch or pendant. Constructed similar to the works of Pal Kepenyes. This can be worn with the 'point' up as a pendant on a chain or neck wire or with it down as a brooch. Measures approximately 2" long by 1 3/4" across. Marked on the back with what looks like 925 for sterling and an unreadable maker's mark. Has a safety clasp. Onyx has a slight rubbed area. Great design. Quality work.

A sterling silver modernist bracelet with a large green cabochon by the noted Mid Century New York City silversmith, Felice Raabe Isreeli. Signed Felice Handmade Sterling. Measures about 6" around. Front design measures 1 3/4" long and 1" across. Squeeze closure so has some give to put it on. Very nice condition. Perfect for the smaller wrist.

A vintage modernist hand made silver bracelet. Textured squares connected by smooth links. Hook closure. Measures 7 1/2" long and 1 1/4" wide. Probably sterling, but unmarked. Nice weight. Great movement.

A wonderful hammered sterling silver neck ring with a large pendant of a fish in mosaics. Has an iridescent eye. Neck ring is approximately 16 1/2" around. Hard to measure due to the curvature of the links. Lightly hammered, very nice work. Pendant measures about 4 1/2" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Hook closure. Great condition, silver has a warm patina. Vibrant colors. Eye catching piece!

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver clip earrings by the well known Japanese silversmith, Miye Matsukata, whose work was signed Janiye. These earrings are in a sunflower design. Matsukata also had a store in Boston. Each earring measures about 1" across. Marked on the back of each Janiye, Japan, Sterling 950. Clips hold tightly. Excellent craftsmanship. Pretty 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.

A vintage brooch from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis in the shape of a stylized flower. Great hammered texture. Measures 2 1/2" long and 2 5/8" wide. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Very nice condition, has some minor scratches. Quality piece.

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 rare early, large figural sterling silver pendant by Sam Kramer. Looks like an abstract man, maybe even a pirate. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom on the front of his leg. Heavy and substantial. Fine example of his work.

A sterling silver pair of pierced dangling earrings by noted jeweler and sculptor, Russell Secrest. Measure 2 1/4" long including the ear hooks. There is a little tarnish. Marked Secrest sterling on the back of each earring. Nice contrast of dark and light. Striking 3 dimensional design.

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 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 well constructed brooch made of 835 silver with a coral stone, probably from Germany, Austria or The Czech Republic. Has an interesting contrast of textures. Measures 2 1/2" across and 5/8" wide. Closes securely with a trombone clasp. Marked Handarbeit, and 835. Also has an unidentified maker's mark and another hallmark too small to decipher. Wonderful design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver heavy pendant by NYC jeweler, Bill Tendler. Pendant measures 3" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Heavy, thick sterling. Signed on reverse, TENDLER Sterling. Includes 17" silver chain with hook closure. Has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Great streamlined design.

A great vintage studio sterling silver modernist brooch with a purple cabochon. Two layers of heavy sterling. Measures 1 3/8" across and 1 1/2" tall. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Very nice condition. Well made, warm patina.