Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian (144)

A vintage sterling silver ring by David Andersen with three pointed amethyst cabochons. Marked with David Andersen, 925S, and Norway-Sterling.

Ring is adjustable and currently measures about size 7. In fine vintage condition, has some minor surface scratches. The amethysts are smooth and have natural occlusions.

Very pretty purple color. Great streamlined design.

A fine pair of Swedish sterling silver screw back earrings with central green cabochons. Signed KP (for Karl Erik Palmberg), Three Crowns for Sweden, S for the silver standard, F (the town mark for Falkoping) and C9 for 1953. Very well made and delicate. Measure about 5/8" long and 1/2" across. Screw backs work fine. In very nice condition, beautiful example of Scandinavian silver work.

A well made pair of sterling silver post earrings from one of the Scandinavian countries. Marked 925S on the clutches. Measure 1/2" across. Detailed mid century modernist 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...

A vintage brooch by Anders Ring from Roskilde, Denmark in amber and sterling silver. Measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Has a safe rollover clasp that holds tightly. You can see the natural sediment in the amber. Marked A. Ring 925S. Looks hand made. Has an arts and crafts feel.

A vintage modernist solid sterling silver ring by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about a size 7. Marked with the conjoined HH for Hans Hansen, 13 for the design number, Denmark and 925S. In nice condition with a warm patina. Minor scratches. Thick sterling. Classic example of Hans Hansen's work.

A stand out modernist sterling silver Neck Ring from Finland designed by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa, Oy. Twist design.

Marked on the inside for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and G8 for the date code. Measures 13" around with an opening of 2 1/2". Measures 1/2" at the widest. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Feels great on, size can probably be adjusted slightly if needed...

A sterling silver brooch #310 by Georg Jensen, in a ruffle design. Measures about 1 3/8" across and 1 1/8" high. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, Sterling, Denmark, and style #310. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina, with some tarnish. In very nice condition with minor scratches. Great classic design.

A wonderful sterling silver modernist pendant and chain necklace by noted Swedish jeweler, Claes Giertta. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 1 1/4" across. Chain measures 24" long and is marked Giertta, City Mark, and Y9 for 1973. Chain closes with a hook clasp. Pendant is marked Giertta, City Mark, Three Crowns for the National Mark, Silver Standard, and Z9 for 1974. Also looks like it is signed Giertta in script. Heavy sterling silver pendant. Fine quality...

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 2 1/8" long and 1 1/4"wide. Marked with the script signature, Denmark and 925S. Part of his 'Modern Line'. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. The pin closure has a slight bend in the middle. In nice condition with very minor surface scratches. 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 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.

A vintage hand made Danish silver and moonstone brooch by Hans Nicolajsen Hansen, who worked in Copenhagen from 1921-37. Signed with his conjoined HNH & Co, Eneret and 830S. Measures 2 1/4" long and 5/8" across. Lightly hammered. 'C' clasp holds tightly. Wonderful example of Danish silversmithing.

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 wonderfully constructed heavy brooch and matching clip earrings by Bent Knudsen, Denmark. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked Handmade, Sterling, Denmark, Bent K, and Style #2 on the back of each piece. Brooch measures 2 3/4" long and almost 3/4" across. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 1/2" at the widest. Clips hold tightly. Fine condition, minor surface scratches...

A sleek modernist sterling silver neck ring with a front hook by Swedish silversmith Alton, designed by Per Davik. Measures approximately 16" around. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, Y9, (date code for 1973), Sterling 925, and Designed by Per Davik. Hook closure is hidden behind a group of leaves. Warm patina, fine condition.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Anna Greta Eker in the Curves line for Norway Designs Studio Plus from the 1960s. Made from one continuous piece of sterling silver. Marked with ND, AGE, +, Sterling 925S, and Norway. Currently about a size 6, but can be adjusted a little. In nice condition with minor surface scratches. A nice example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A sterling silver brooch in the three dimensional Amphi design. Measures 2" across and 2" high. Marked with the ND for Norway Designs, conjoined TV for Tone Vigeland superimposed on O.P. for Odver Pettersen who was the production manager for Norway Plus in the 1960's. Also has the Plus sign, Sterling and Norway. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Nice weight and quality. Great mid century design.