Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian (150)

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 sterling silver, modernist heavy brooch in a geometric design by J. Tostrup of Norway. Measures 2 1/4" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked J Tostrup, Hallmark for the company, 925S for sterling and N in a square for the designer. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Circa 1960's. Quality piece.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant with a Malachite central stone. Signed Sterling and with a Maker's Mark that looks like a stylized SS. Measures 2 1/8" long and 1 3/8" across. Piece looks very Scandinavian. Brushed surface. Large bale will work with a thick chain or a neckring. Thick sterling. Well constructed. Great clean design.

A modernist sterling silver ring #141 by Georg Jensen, designed by Henning Koppel. Measures about 6.5 - 7. Has a lightly textured surface. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #141. In very nice condition with minor nicks and scratches. Great modernist design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Erik Granit. Made in Finland. Marked with the conjoined EG logo, Crown, 925H, Town mark, and Q7 for 1969. Marked 925, Sterling and Finland. Also marked E. Granit & Co. Design Jewellery. Measures between a size 6 1/2 and 7. Warm patina, great Scandinavian design.

A very cool brooch and earrings set by the noted Danish ceramic artist, Astrid Fyrbo. Brooch measures 2" long and 1 5/8" across. Clip earrings measure 1" long and 3/4" across. Brooch has a 'C' clasp that holds tightly. Clips hold tightly. Nice contrast of glazed and unglazed textures. Wonderful condition.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek simple design with a long bale and green art glass cabochon. Measures about 1 1/2" long and 3/4" across. In very nice condition with minor tarnish. Marked with the Anvil, Finland and 925S. Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

A very cool vintage modernist silver plated (probably) pendant by Erik Dennung circa 1970s. Pendant drops 4 1/2" and is 1 5/8" across. Marked Erik Dennung Made in Denmark. Also has the mark for B+D. In good condition, has some minor surface scratches and tarnish to the plating. Would look great on a neck ring. (We have those also if you need one.) Has a large bale so can accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Impressive piece.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek simple design with a round bale and brownish green swirled art glass cabochon, (could be a gem stone). Measures about 1 5/8" long and almost 3/4" across. Very three dimensional. In very nice condition with minor tarnish. Marked with the Anvil, National mark, and 916 and H for Hopea which is the Finnish word for Silver. Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

An unusual modernist sterling silver ring with coiled silver wires by the firm Jens Peter Clausen Guðjónsson of Iceland. Signed JENS 925S, Hand Made and Iceland. Measures about a size 7. The top sits 5/8" high and measures about 1 1/4" across. Has a brutalist, asymmetrical feel. There is a small fracture on the bottom that looks original. This design really stands out! Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage pair of modernist sterling silver cuff links by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measure 3/4" long and 1/4" wide. Marked with HaH, Denmark and 925S. Have a toggle clasp. In nice condition with very minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage pair of Sterling Silver screw back earrings by the Danish jeweler and sculptor, Just Andersen. Measure about 7/8" long and 3/4" across. Marked Just A. Danmark, Sterling and the number 455. Marked 830 on the back of the screw back. Screw backs function properly. Nice patina, pretty design and well made. One of the screw ends has a slight dent. There is also a drop of solder on the back of one earring where it attaches to the front. Very small ding to one of the tiny balls...

A vintage modernist delicate ring by Kultaseppa Salovaara KY in sterling silver with one faceted light brown cabochon at either end. Might be Topaz. The two ends wrap around each other. Measures about a size 6 but can be adjusted. Marked with the polar bear for the maker, 925 and Finland. In very nice condition. Looks lovely on.

A vintage Modernist sterling silver pair of clip earrings in an oval shape from the well known Danish Silversmith, Niels Erik From. These earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 5/8" across. Clips hold tightly. Marked Sterling, Denmark, 925S and N. E. From. Have some minor surface scratches. Please see our other listing for the matching bracelet. Fine example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

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.

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 sterling silver brooch by David Andersen. Marked on the back, 'Kopi Fra Folkemuseet David Andersen 925S'. Measures 1 3/4" across. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely. In fine condition, solid heavy for size. Based on an historic design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Aksel Holmsen of Norway with three raised spheres held by curved bars. Currently measures about a size 5 1/2. Marked Made in Norway Sterling, Maker's mark, and 925S. Has a warm patina. Interesting design, sits high up off the finger.