RARE OFFERING:Copper and brass "CROWN OF THORNS" necklace by Art Smith, NYC modernist, c.1960. Necklace shows a contrast of metals and sizes. The base is a copper neck ring from which brass sticks and balls jut out at various lengths. The copper neck ring is made of 6 hinged moveable sections. Although unsigned, this necklace has been verified as made by Art Smith. A more complicated version appears in Messengers of Modernism on page 94 and on the cover...
Sterling modernist pin designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1950's. This wonderful piece measures 1 3/4" wide by 1 1/2" wide. Made of heavy gauge silver, it is signed " GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) STERLING DENMARK 321". Excellent condition with great patina.....$15 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
This is a Mexican Designer piece from a Maryland Estate. The FISH measures 1 3/4" X 1 15/16". Clearly marked METALES CASADOS on the back; good Heavier Silver Jewelry... not the flimsy material that abounds in the marketplace
This is a 3 PIECE SET of RERTO STERLING VERMEIL JEWELRY, BROOCH and EARRINGS. The TWO BIRD BROOCH is designed with ROSE GOLD VERMEIL with 2 Birds under an UMBRELLA. The BROOCH additionally has Large Yellow TOPAZ or CITRINE like Stones made from Glass; smaller Yellow Stones accent the EARRINGS as well. That Brooch measures 1 3/4" X 2"; the 2 Earrings measure
1" X 1 1/4". GREAT 3 PIECE RETRO STERLING JEWELRY
A vintage Taxco pin pendant with maker's mark of "FLC" inside a circle: "Taxco Mexico Sterling 925" and assay # 3. Could this be by a Castillo family member? Multi color gem fish, micro inlay around a very modernist fish pendant pin combination.
2" X 1.5" Very wearable pre owned vintage condition and needs a good polishing. Please view closeups for more info...
This is a STERLING WHITE ENAMEL ORCHID BROOCH. Made in Norway the size of this BEAUTY is 2 1/2" X 2 3/4". Marked on the back: NORWAY/ STERLING. From a Maryland Estate circa third 1/4 of the 20th Century. The Condition is Excellent
Excellent pricing early mark Gerardo Lopez abalone inlay sterling buckle piece which can be worn with today's leather belts. Marked: "Sterling 925" "Lopez Taxco" "Hecho en Mexico".
2" X 1 1/4"
Weight .6oz on postal scale.
Inlay intact and buckle is still in its vintage pre owned unpolished condition. It could easily be worn as a pendant without altering it...
Late 19th century Edwardian era bold antique signed sterling sash pin holloware brooch ornament marked: "Sterling" a sword with a faint "B" (Blackinton?) & "#3676". Nice hasp like additions, tube hinge and a wide "C" catch
Very well made holloware to look like repousse ala Unger, etc.
Wear these on your hats, handbags, choker sash, waist sash. So many way to wear this!
3 1/4"X 2". 1+ oz on postal scale...
This is a VERMEIL STERLING DAVID ANDERSEN BLUE ENAMEL BROOCH. The size is 2" in Diameter. Marked no the back: DA 925S/ katerer?/ STERLING. Ca. 1960's in EXCELLENT Condition
This is a Hard to Find Gold Pietra Dura Stickpin from a Maryland Estate.
14K Gold the top measuring 3/4" X 7/8" and the Overall Length is a drop over 3". Antique Jewelry ca. 1900 in Excellent Condition
This is an ART DECO ERA WINGS PIN with a Bezeled Faux Coral Cabachon.
This Pin has EGYPTIAN REVIVAL designs and the
size is 3/4" X 2 1/2". Note the C Clasp on the back that Dates this WINGS Pin ca. first 1/4 of the 20th Century. From a Delaware Estate
U.S.A.
This is an Unusual ART DECO ERA WINGS Pin with a Faux Banded AGATE.
The size is 4 1/8" long X 7/8". Note the C Clasp that dates this WINGS BROOCH circa first 1/4 of the 20th Century. Unusually NICE WINGS BROOCH...jpgs add more info
This is an Antique FILIGREE SASH PIN circa 1900 to 1920. Made with Gilded Base Metal the Center has a Bezeled FAUX AMETHYST. Dimensions are 1 7/8" X 2 1/4" and the Condition is Excellent. For those Collecting these ANTIQUES this Pin represents one of the Most Attractive you'll find
Sterling repousee bracelet by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1947. This is part of a two piece necklace/bracelet set, each offered separately. Hand made of very heavy gauge silver(50 gms), each of the curved 5-links measures 3/4" wide by 1 1/2". The entire bracelet is approx. 7 3/4" long and has a safety chain. It is signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO bellmark #15 MADE IN MEXICO STERLING #637...
Beautiful repousee sterling necklace(matching bracelet is also being offered), by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1947. Made of very heavy gauge silver, it weighs 3 1/2 troy oz(105 gms). Made of 20 links, each measuring 1" long by 3/4" wide, the total length is 15". There is an overlapping of links. Signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO STERLING MADE IN MEXICO bellmark#15 #637, it is in excellent condition...
Vintage 34 grams sterling silver foliate leaf choker necklace marked "Danecraft Sterling" and "R" in a circle. Connecting leaves, foliate links. Late Art Deco era to modern Mid Century era. Very well made, nice heft and in very good condition. auc7.16
15" X 3/4" ;
WT: 1.2 oz or 34 grams on postal scale...
Vintage sterling sturdy hefty 36 grams cuff bracelet marked Mexico, initials starting with S"them perhaps an MP. Assay 3 was shared by many well known and well collected Taxco silver makers. See image 2.
Three nice golden Tiger Eye cabs one is 14mm long the other 2 are 10mm long.
Mid century styling.
Nice Heft at 1.2 oz or 36 on Postal Scale. Gauge is 1.5mm thick. A lot of bracelet for so little money...
Hand made sterling and whale ivory pin showing Eskimo catching a fish, Alaska, c.1960's. The detailed pin has an ivory face and fish. Of good size and weight, the piece measures 2 1/2" wide and long. It is signed "925 MADE IN ALASKA" and is in excellent condition. Very unusual and beautifully made......$10 for insured shipping in USA & applicable NY tax.