Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian (138)

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 modernist sterling silver brooch/ pendant by the noted silversmiths from Norway, Studio Else & Paul Hughes. They were part of the Studio Silver Movement in Norway in the early 1960's. Made of patinated, oxidized sterling, this brooch or pendant measures 1 3/4" across and 1 7/8" high. Has a large bale so can be worn on a thick neck ring or chain. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked 925S and with the stylized 'H' mark. In wonderful condition. Fine example of their work.

A vintage 6" long pendant, neck ring and pair of modernist sterling silver screw back earrings with rows of stained wood beads and sterling connectors by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Designs Studio Plus.

The pendant, in lightly hammered sterling silver is 6" long from the top of the bale and 1 7/8" across. Has 5 strands of cascading wood beads with sterling connectors. Marked with ND, AGE, Plus sign, Sterling 925, and Norway. Has a little tarnish...

A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant by the Danish silversmith Johannes Larsen, (Skaelskor active 1977-1984).

Has four dangles suspended from a geometric central pendant. The pendant is marked Sterling and J.La. It measures 2 1/2" across and 1 1/4" high. Chain measures 24" long and has a secure spring clasp. The clasp is marked Sterling with some other hallmarks that are too tiny to read. Has minor surface scratches.

Sleek modernist design.

A fabulous modernist bracelet in sterling silver by Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. Designed by Jorma Laine. Looks like rows of little people standing in windows.

Measures 7 1/2" long and 1" across.

Has an intricate very mid century design. Has a slide in pin clasp with a safety catch. Very well made.

Marked with the flying hammer for the maker, Crown for Finland, 830H for the silver standard, Finland, and the marks for Turku and 1970.

Nice weight and condition, warm patina...

A sterling silver brooch designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Features the company's Mother Duck and Ducklings logo. Measures 1 3/4" tall and 1 3/8" across. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Marked on the back with JHQ, Sterling and Denmark. Has some slight crimping to the edges and some minor tarnish. Hard to find piece of Danish modernist jewelry.

A rare modernist ring by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver, 'Birth of a Crater'. This ring is part of his earlier series called Space. Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925H, Finnish silver standard mark, date code for 1969, Sterling and Finland. The front of the ring measures 1 1/2" across. Ring is a size 7-7.5. Very nice condition. Wonderful example of Scandinavian design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant and neck ring designed by Erling Christoffersen in an anchor design for Norway Plus Designs.

The pendant measures 1 5/8" across and 2 1/4" high. Marked with ND, Norway, 925S, and Sterling. The sterling neck ring has light hammering for a shimmering effect. It is also marked ND 925S for Norway Designs and measures about 15" around. The neck ring has a little flexibility. There are some minor surface scratches on both pieces...

An interesting geometric ring by the Swedish Modernist Jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Has a bark like texture on the outside front surface and a row of four small balls. Marked Cohen and other marks which are hard to read. Looks like V9 for 1971. Isaac Cohen was the owner of Galarie 22, a fashionable jewelry store in Stockholm. Front measures about 1/2" wide. Ring is about a 6 1/2. In very nice condition, well constructed. Looks and feels great on.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch designed by Gudmund Elvestad for J. Tostrup of Norway. A stylish anthropomorphic design with burnished and textured finish.

Measures 2 1/8" across and 1 1/2" high. Marked with J Tostrup, Sterling, Norway and the conjoined GE for the designer.

This is the earlier version with a more stylized 'GE' and a 'C' clasp.

Has a dark patina. Clasp holds securely.

Fine example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A stand out modernist sterling silver ring from Finland by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa. Iconic flared design. Very heavy and solid.

Marked on the back of the shank for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and X7 for 1976. Also marked with the maker's mark and Finland. About a size 8.

In fine condition with some surface scratches and tarnish, shows some surface wear. There is a very tiny ding at one corner on the underside, you really have to look for it...

A vintage modernist sterling silver huge ring by Danish silversmith, Arne Johansen. Has a square of abalone encased in sterling and raised off the shank. Top measures 1" square. Signed AJ, 925S, Denmark. Measures about a size 6. Dark patina, nice heft. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings in the Boomerang or Peak pattern by Hans Hansen, Denmark designed by Bent Gabrielsen. These screw back earrings measure 1 1/4" long, 3/8" across, and are marked with the conjoined HH, 925S, Denmark and style number 432. Screw backs hold securely. In nice condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A brutalist, modernist sterling silver pendant by the Swedish jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Marked on the bale with ICO for the maker, another mark that is hard to read, and V9 for 1971. Measures about 2 1/2" long including the bale and 1 1/4" wide. Large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Fine condition, quality piece.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring in a size 7 1/4 signed with either the mark for Kultateollisuus Ky or Kultaseppa Salovaara. May have been designed by Jorma Laine.

Also has the Crown, 925, the town mark for Turku and U7 for 1973. The maker's mark is partially struck so hard to read.

Has a bark like texture in the front with openings and balls of various sizes.

In very nice condition, has some tarnish.

Very unusual.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch designed by Erling Christoffersen for Norway Designs Plus. Looks like a stylized butterfly. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 1/4" high. Has an earlier 'C' clasp. Marked with ND, 925S, Sterling and the Plus sign. Has a dark patina but could be polished up if you choose. Some minor surface scratches. 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 pendant in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland.

This pendant, made up of interconnected circles, measures 2 3/4" long including the bale and 1 5/8" wide. Looks like a stylized cross. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland. Nice condition, minor tarnish.

Fine, classic mid century design.