Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian (154)

A vintage sterling silver modernist ring by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Reminds us of an abstract spiderweb. Measures about a size 7 but is adjustble. Top measures 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/4" high. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925H for sterling, Town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Very nice condition. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant and necklace by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Pendant reminds us of an abstract spiderweb. Pendant measures 3 1/8" long to the top of the bale and 2 1/8" at the widest. Chain is attached at the bale and closes with a spring clasp that holds tightly. Chain measures about 17" around. Marked on the bale with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925H for sterling, Town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Very nice condition...

A modernist sterling silver money clip, #369 by Georg Jensen, designed in 1964 by Søren Georg Jensen, Georg Jensen's son who was a jeweler and a sculptor. Measures 2" across. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #369. In very nice condition with some minor surface scratches. Great modernist design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with two large central orbs by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek Modern design. Top measures about 3/4" across. Band is 3/8" wide. Measures about a size 7. In very nice condition with minor tarnish, some minor dings and surface scratches. Marked with the Anvil and 925S. Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

A vintage pair of modernist sterling silver screw back earrings with 3 rows of stained wood beads and sterling connectors by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Designs Studio Plus. Marked with ND, AGE, Plus sign, Sterling 925S, and Norway. Measure about 2 1/4" long, and 7/8" at the widest. In nice condition with some minor scratches and a little bit of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. A fine example of her work. Lots of movement.

A sterling silver floral brooch by Georg Jensen USA designed by Alphonse La Paglia. Measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" wide. Marked Georg Jensen, Inc. U.S.A. L.P. Sterling 106. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish. Well made and heavy.

A stand out modernist sterling silver ring from Finland by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa. Sits 1" tall. Marked on the inside for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925H, Town mark for Turku, and T7 for 1972. Marked on the back with the maker's mark and Made in Finland. About a size 7. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. A great example of Piekainen's modernist work.

A wonderful vintage sterling silver brooch from well known Danish Silversmith, Niels Erik From. This brooch, made in a circular overlapping vine design, is about 1 1/2" across. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Marked Sterling, Denmark, 925S and N. E. From. Nice warm patina. Beautiful design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with a Tiger's Eye dangle by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek Mid Century Modern design with a band made from one piece of wound sterling and large dangling orb surrounded by two sterling semicircles. Measures about a size 6 but may be able to be adjusted up or down. In very nice condition with minor tarnish and some minor surface scratches. Marked with the Anvil and 925S. Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with a round, brown faceted cabochon by Elis Kauppi's studio Kupittaan Kulta Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek Mid Century Modern design with a band made from one piece of sterling folded over in the back. Measures about a size 7 but may be able to be adjusted up or down. In very nice condition with minor tarnish and some minor surface scratches. Marked with the Anvil, 925S, Finland and NB,(Designer Mark). Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

A sterling silver brooch in a Lily Pad design by noted Danish Modernist silversmith, Hermann Siersbol. Marked Sterling, HS and Denmark. Engraved 'To Doe, Art Class Otterburn Park, '68'. Otterburn Park is a town in Quebec, Canada. Also marked Birks Sterling. Birks was a well known jewelry store in Quebec. Measures about 2" across. In nice condition with a little tarnish. Has an rollover safety closure. Abstract floral design with incised veins. Quality piece.

A pair of David Andersen sterling silver and red Guilloche enamel double sided cuff links. Marked D-A and the scales hallmark, Norway, sterling and 925S. Deep red color, very nice condition.

A modernist sterling silver bangle bracelet, #155 by Georg Jensen, designed by Nan Ditzel. Measures approximately 8" around. Measures 2 5/8" across. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #155. Also marked with London import marks, GJL, 925, and other import marks. In very nice condition with some minor surface scratches. Great modernist design.

A modernist pair of cufflinks in 830 silver from Finland. Measure 3/4" square. Have an abstract mid century design. Very well made. Marked with the Crown for Finland, 830 for the silver standard, and Finland. Great modernist design.

An interesting vintage pendant depicting a Nordic Figure or God perhaps playing a flute. Probably silver plated pewter or bronze. Marked on the back Hand Made, Made in Iceland, (we think), and a signature of initials that look like the conjoined initials EB. Pendant measures 2" long and 7/8" across. Suspended from a 22" chain made to slip over your head. Fine condition. Fun, mid century design.

A vintage modernist brooch in an Amoeba shape designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Marked on the back Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, Sterling, Denmark, style number 325. Measures about 2 1/4" across and 1 1/4" high. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has minor surface scratches. Lots of fluidity. Fine example of Scandinavian design.

A pair of sterling silver modernist pierced earrings by David Andersen, in a geometric dangle design. Measure 1 1/4" long and 7/8" across. Marked D-A Norway Sterling 925S. Have posts for pierced ears. They have a little tarnish. Fine mid century design.

A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant by Sten and Laine in Finland with a large faceted central crystal. Measures about 1" wide and 1 1/2" high including the bale. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925 for sterling, Town mark for Turku and X7 for 1976. Very nice condition. There is a slight ding to the edge, but may be original. Large bale will accommodate a neck ring or chain. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.