This Adolph Katz Coro Craft sterling 'queen bees' has yellow enameling with brown and black shading and rhinestones. It is 2 13/16" x 1 1/2". It is Pat No 1798867 circa 1942.
Los Castillo - Taxco - Mexico
Modernist brass belt buckle with inlaid stones
2 1/8" x 1 3/16"
Good vintage condition with minor wear to lacquer finish
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This sculptural bracelet was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The bracelet measures 1 1/2" high and will fit up to a 7" wrist. It weighs 131 grams. The 12 hand carved crescent shaped stones are framed in 970 sterling silver. Both stones and silver are in beautiful condition with no issues. Both clasp & safety chain are tight and secure. Fully hallmarked for Antonio. The matching necklace is pictured on p...
Vintage fayence pin, a palette with two easels and patches of colour in glossy glazes, Italian or French, 1950’s. Width "2/5 cm. Condition: fine.
Dynamic sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring abstract figural forms
Israel
Mid 20th century
Inner circumference measures 6 1/4" plus a rear gap of 1 1/2"
This statement bracelet stands 1 5/8" inches at its tallest, tapering down to 3/4" at its end points
Weight - 46 grams
Crafted very much in the manner of the renowned Israeli sculpture and artisan Aharon Bezalel if not his work
Marked Israel, sterling, 925, and Hebrew letters...
A signed Sherman white rhinestone necklace from the 1950s. This 15-1/2" necklace has two 1-1/4" drops, and it is signed on the snap-over clasp. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S...
A stunning late Victorian or Edwardian reverse carved crystal depicting a collie dog. The crystal is set in an alternating border of French cut rubies and rose cut diamonds. Following the practice of the period, the rubies are set in gold, whereas the diamonds are set in platinum--a technique used to enhance the colors of the stones. The crystal is expertly carved and painted with tremendous depth and detail...
A Navajo sterling silver turquoise Southwest tribal cuff bangle bracelet circa 1950s. This vintage unsigned but tested silver bracelet with a fine genuine turquoise gem stone. It measures 1-1/16" across the setting and it measures 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" across the interior (this can be adjusted if you wish). The teardrop shape stone has a fine finely mottled bluish green colour and the mount has a blackened ground with twisted wirework. It weighs 14.8 grams...
Early 1930's hand forged 980 sterling silver & copper cuff designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Heavy at 100 grams, this design is comprised of braided silver & copper bands framed by thick silver wire. The bracelet is 1 14" high. Interior measures 5 3/4" end to end with a 1 1/4" gap opening at the back. 1930's hallmarks read 980 WS TAXCO. Beautiful vintage condition and patina. Pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carol Berke...
This lovely, sterling silver, Mexican, well-crafted bracelet displays a very colorful, large, faux fire opal on each ornate link. It is 6 3/4" long. Each link measures approximately 1 1/8" x 1". It is sterling silver and marked on the clasp: STERLING MEXICO 925, and, in a circle on the back of one of the links: TAXCO HECHO EN MEXICO with the "spread eagle" assay mark in the middle. Each link is slightly convex, adorned with a vivid, faux opal cabochon. It is in excellent condition.
This bird carrying this Crosby lapel watch has tons of rhinestones and enameling. The watch ticks but it will not run all day.Some of the rhinestones have darkened with age.
Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 2"
Hallmark: D C Creations on back of watch
This is a never -been -worn vintage nine piece abalone and gold filled pair of cufflinks & stud set in original box, circa 1940-1950, This dress set includes cufflinks, four shirt studs and three collar studs, the abalone set in white metal decorated bezels and marked on back GOLD PLATE, . Measurements: Cufflinks- 1/2 in diameter, Studs-7/16 in dia, Collar- 5/16 in. dia. Condition is excellent.
Featuring a clean impressed linear decoration enhanced with oxidation, this unmarked bangle looks to have been inspired by Mexican or Native American design of the U.S. Southwest. It has a graduated width and interesting, irregular-shaped terminals. There is a little bit of give in the fit, but the bracelet is quite strong and has retained its shape. It tests definitively for sterling silver...
A fine pair of heavy 18K yellow gold cufflinks in the “horsebit” (“mors de filet”) style. The visible surfaces are covered in rich dark green translucent enamel overlaid with a yellow gold ropetwist motif. When being worn, only the enameled discs are visible. Each cufflink is marked “France/18K”.
Origin: France, ca. 1980. Condition: excellent, one cufflink has a superficial enamel nick visible only under 10x magnification. Weight: 13.5 grams.
Stunning very big 1970s heavy cast goldtone metal tribal or Etruscan style pendant with poured glass beads simulating jade, on a heavy goldtone long chain
with spring ring clasp. The pendant has a textured hammered finish. Great size -- pendant is 5 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide and chain is 30 inches long.
Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
A nicely-detailed late Victorian pin depicting a lion’s head. The open mouth grasps a 10-point old European-cut diamond, while each eye is set with a small cabochon ruby. The head is surrounded by flowing fur that hints at Art Nouveau styling. The design is similar to a tiger’s head brooch that was made by Alling & Co., and probably was made by one of Alling’s Newark competitors. The c-clasp is an old replacement. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
Origin: America, ca...
This sterling and parcel gilt link bracelet is composed of cast turbaned heads; the headdresses are gilded. There is a secure hook closure, with no signs of metal stress. The bracelet has a very bold design and bears the partial mark of Natacha Brooks, an American mid-century jewelry designer. The bracelet measures about 8 ½ inches long. Weight: 51.3 grams
Very interesting and gutsy sterling handmade pin by the famous modernist, Sam Kramer(1913-1964), c.1950. Unique and dimensional, it has an applied silver design atop a round disk. Signed "STERLING mushroom mark", it is in excellent condition. Of generous size and very heavy gauge silver, it measures 2" in diameter and 1/2" high. Never seen the above or the other pieces from this collection(see item # 69130). Very strong design!....$27 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.