Catalog (159)

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 3 1/2" across and 1 1/4" tall. Marked with HaH, Denmark and 925S. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds tightly. In nice condition with very minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage sterling silver necklace designed by Gertrude Engel for Anton Michelsen, made in Sweden in a classic design. Measures 14 1/2" long. Because it has a spring clasp, an extender could be attached for added length. Marked with the MIC hallmark and the three crowns silver standard mark used by Anton Michelsen when in Stockholm, Sweden from 1946-63. Also marked with S for the town mark, A9 for 1951 and Engel. There is also a mark for Sweden, 925S and Sterling. Has a spring clasp that hol...

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 finely crafted modernist bracelet in sterling silver by Kultaseppa Salovaara Ky of Turku Finland.

Measures 7 1/2" long and 1/2" across, will work for a larger wrist.

Has a repeating open link mid century design. Has a box clasp with a safety catch. Very well made. Not too heavy, so comfortable to wear.

Marked with the polar bear for the maker, Crown for Finland and 925 for sterling silver. Marked Finland, 925 and with the polar bear again on the circle link on the other side...

A vintage modernist sterling silver heavy chain choker necklace designed by Marianne Berg for UNI David Andersen, Norway.

Measures 15 3/4" long. Thick sterling, very substantial. Signed UNI D-A 925S M. B.

This necklace came with another UNI D-A necklace that was also marked Hand Made. This necklace is made the same way, but is missing the Hand Made stamp.

In very nice condition, has just a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. Circa 1970s. Hook closure holds securely.

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A sleek modernist hammered sterling silver neck ring and matching cuff bracelet by Swedish jewelry maker Alton. Neck ring measures approximately 10 1/4" around with an opening of 2 3/4". Measures 3/4" at the widest. Could be adjusted somewhat. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, Y9, (date code for 1973), Sterling 925. The cuff bracelet measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest part. Could also be adjusted slightly. Marked Alton, F for ...

A well made modernist bracelet in sterling silver by Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. Measures 7" around and 1/8" wide. Has a simple mid century design. Hook clasp. Marked with the flying hammer for the maker, Crown for Finland, 830H for sterling silver, and the marks for Turku and 1971. Nice condition, minor tarnish. Lays nicely on the wrist.

A vintage heavy modernist pendant with a raw amethyst wrapped in silver metal, (probably plate) in a brutalist design. Signed Nielsen Denmark in two places. Measures 2 5/8" long and 1 3/4" wide. Also measures 1 3/8" thick. Has a large round bale so can accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Fine condition, wonderful design.

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.

An outstanding sterling silver pendant, wire neck collar and earrings from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen in the highly sought after bark design.

The thick curled pendant with a bark like texture measures 2 5/8" long and almost 1 1/2" across. Wire collar measures about 15" around. Could be used with an extender if needed. Collar has a secure hook closure. The pendant and wire collar are both marked 925S KVA Denmark. The pendant is extremely heavy and substanti...

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 pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. Has a three dimensional Shadowbox design with three curved links.

Measures about 3 1/8" long including the bale and 7/8" across.

Marked with the Anvil, and 925S and Finland on the back. Also looks like there is a stamp 'S1B' which we don't know the reference to. Has some very minor surface scratches. Has a larger bale so could be worn on a chain or neck ring.

Fine example of Kauppi'...

A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter by Lysgards in Denmark. Pendant has a brutalist texture with a rough cut amethyst geode. Marked Made in Denmark, Lysgards Design, Tin and 93. Measures 4" long to the top of the bale and 1 7/8" across. Original chain is a paper clip style with a toggle clasp. Measures 24" long. In nice condition with some minor tarnish and scratches. Cool mod design!

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 pair of floral sterling silver earrings, design #36 by Georg Jensen.

Measure 5/8" across. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S Denmark and style 36. No need to have pierced ears, these are clips which hold securely. In fine condition with a little tarnish.

Classic Georg Jensen 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.

An extraordinary hammered sterling silver rigid bracelet from Finland with seven cushion cut cabochons of various colors.

Measures 7" around and 1 5/8" high. Has a wonderful warm dark patina that shows off the lightly hammered finish. Stones are in varying shades of purple, (amethyst), tiger's eye, dark blue, and pale yellow. Marked with the maker's hallmark, SKS, Crown mark for Finland, 916H for silver standard, town mark for Helsinki and date code for 1967.

In fine condition, with mi...

A delicate sterling silver neck ring with three cascading clear blue orbs by Bent Knudsen, Denmark. Marked Sterling, Denmark, and Bent K near the hook closure.

Measures 16" around. The longest drop falls 2 1/2". Fine condition, has a little tarnish. We did not polish it.

Very Mid Century.