Aarikka modernist sterling silver ring
Finland
1967
Size - 5
3/4" x 3/4"
Weight - 14.9 grams
Excellent vintage condition
Marked - Aarikka, sterling with Finnish hallmarks, date code 07
A rare gilt bronze watch fob with a carnelian seal with an allegorical figure depicting "Temptation" in the form a hooded monk with hands piously folded across his own chest while standing next to a nude woman. The woman is pressing against him and appears to be whispering into his ear. Virtuous themes presented gentlemen of the era with an opportunity to indulge in a little erotic naughtiness...
This large brooch was designed & signed by Mexico City artist Frederick Davis (1880-1961). Measuring 4.5" X 4.5" the piece weighs 65 grams. Beautiful condition with excellent patina. Pin back & safety lock are tight & secure. Penny Morrill featured this Davis design in the William Spratling & The Mexican Silver Renaissance exhibit & the catalog p. 122. Rosa Covarrubias, wearing this brooch at a dinner hosted by she and her husband Miguel is pictured in the catalog p. 121...
A 14k ruby and diamonds ring from the 1980s with an appraisal. This size 6-1/2 or 6.5 yellow gold ring features a one carat oval faceted genuine ruby (clarity I, included) with 12 round brilliant cut diamonds (total 0.30 carat, SI-1/I-1, J-M colour) surrounding the ruby and an additional 6 round brilliant cut 3 point diamonds (SI-1/I-1, J-M, one diamond chipped) set on each side of the ruby (total of 18 diamonds)...
Joachim S'Paliu modernist sterling silver and amethyst necklace
Spain
1970
14" choker
Pendant measures 4" long
Weight - 40 grams
Marked S'Paliu
Excellent vintage condition
Modernist sterling silver ring
Finland
1970
This dynamic modernist ring is a size 5 - 5 1/2
Weight - 12+ grams
Marked on the inside of the band with the Finnish crown and three other illegible marks obscured from years of wear
Excellent vintage condition
Modernist sterling silver cuff links
Mid 20th century
Weight - 13.6 grams
7/8" x 5/8"
Marked 925
Excellent vintage condition
A chain link sterling silver charm bracelet with 20 charms from the 1960s. This 7-1/4" bracelet is 3/16" across the flat oval links and it has a springring clasp. The soldered link from the clasp to the chain is stamped BOND BOYD STERLING and the charms include: girl, pipe organ, Ohio enamel spinner, bible, hat with 4 "stones", dial telephone, camera (glass pearl flashbulb), maple leaf, Espana fan (gilding, engraving, folds and expands, not rhodium plated, early), CBC TV camera, St...
A triple link sterling silver charm bracelet from the 1970s with 18 charms. This 6-3/4" triple round link bracelet is 1/4" across and it has a box clasp with a safety loop...
A double textured links sterling silver charm bracelet with 22 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/4" long and 5/16" wide bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is signed GB STERLING...
A Forstner fold over link sterling silver charm bracelet with 5 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/4" long and 3/16" wide bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is signed STER with the Forstner maker's mark. The charms include: totem pole, 25, church (opens to show bride and groom), oil drum player with Nassau tag, gold panner. All charms are marked and this bracelet weighs 17.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A triple round link sterling silver charm bracelet with 19 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/2" bracelet is 3/8" wide and it has a box clasp with a safety loop. It is marked GB STERLING and the charms include: artist's palette (w/paint), Santa Claus with North Pole tag (not rhodium plated), Big Ben (not rhpl), thistle, matador (not rhpl), water well w/Storytown U.S.A. Lake George N.Y...
Ottaviaini heavy weight modernist sterling silver bracelet
Italy
Mid 20th century
7 1/4" long x 3/4" wide
Weight - a solid and hefty 84+ grams
Marked Ottaviani, 921, Italy
Very good vintage condition with only minor surface wear
Modernist sterling silver cuff links
Unique free form design
1950s
1 1/4" x 7/8"
Weight - 15.82 grams
Marked sterling
Fine vintage condition
An outstanding Victorian 18K yellow gold oval slide locket, the cover with set with an amazing sardonyx cameo depicting an early steamship also rigged with sails. The single smoke funnel, the sails’ rigging and the absence of a sidewheel suggest the locket dates to the mid-19th century. The carving is expertly worked using the alternating cream and rust colors of the sardonyx to represent every small detail. The marshy foreground is littered with barrels, crates and a large anchor...
This magnificent, hand forged piece was designed & signed c.1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Weighing 225 grams, the hinged, flexible buckle measures 9" across X 2 3/4" high tapering to 1 3/4" at the terminals. 3 thick silk velvet cords are sewn into place at the ends. The cords are in beautiful condition & overlap to avoid separation when worn. Each cord measures 23" long. Wearable length with the buckle is 31"...
A 14Kt white gold filigree ring from the 1920’s, centered by a 16 X 12 millimeter bezel set oval green onyx intaglio depicting a Roman head. The filigree work is in great condition. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.
An 18Kt white gold channel set diamond baguette eternity band. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.0 Ct. The band is a size 7 ½ and it can NOT be sized.