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...
An iconic "Lentils" necklace crafted in hematite by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Cummings began designing with lentil-shaped beads in late 1980 and it became one of her hallmarks. This hematite necklace is punctuated with a single platinum lentil pave-set with round brilliant diamonds (G/VS1). The brilliance of the diamonds is particularly nice against the dark color of the hematite. The clasp is signed "Cummings", "T&Co." and "IridPlat".
Origin: America, ca. 1985...
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Hans Hansen, designed by the Georg Jensen designer, Allan Scharff in his Alliance line. Made from three thick curved overlapping sterling wires.
Measures about 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 1 1/2" wide across the front. May be able to be adjusted by a jeweler.
Marked with HaH for Hans Hansen and 925S.
In fine condition with minor scratches and a little tarnish...
Uni David Andersen impressive sterling and agate necklace
Designer - Liv Solnor Rogan
Norway
1970
Large ovoid stone with a luminous deep carnelian - like color set in a beautifully handcrafted sterling frame measuring 3" x 3" total
Chain - 20"
Marked on reverse Uni, DA, 925s, INV L.S.R., handmade
Excellent condition
A vintage, modernist sterling silver ring designed by Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea Oy of Finland.
Design measures 5/8" high and 5/8" across. Ring measures about a 7 and can be adjusted up or down.
Marked with the intertwined TH for Turun Hopea, Crown mark for Finland, 830 for silver standard, Town Mark for Turku and date code U7 for 1973.
Solid and in fine condition. Has some scratches to the band. Great bold design.
Two modernist brooches by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta of Finland are available. You may purchase them individually or as a pair.
The first one is a three dimensional sterling silver brooch in what looks like a pair of smiling lips. This brooch measures 2 3/8" across and 1/2" high. Fine condition, has minor tarnish.
The second brooch is round and three dimensional with a cut out center and an etched detail. Measures 1 1/2" in diameter. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish...
A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant and necklace by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Pendant reminds us of an abstract spiderweb. Pendant measures 3 1/8" long to the top of the bale and 2 1/8" at the widest. Chain is attached at the bale and closes with a spring clasp that holds tightly. Chain measures about 17" around. Marked on the bale with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925H for sterling, Town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Very nice condition...
A fine vintage modernist design sterling silver ring by Hermann Siersbol of Denmark c1970. This (currently) size 6-1/2 adjustable ring measures 3/4" in length and it is heavy and well made. It is in excellent used condition with no losses, dents, monograms, corrosion, repairs or damage. It is stamped 925S and SIERSBOL. 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...
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...
A stand out modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet from Finland designed by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa, Oy. Twist design. Thick sterling.
Marked on the inside for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and X7 for 1978. Also marked with the stylized PP designer's mark and Finland. Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Measures 3/4" wide. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Feels great on, size can probably be adjusted slightly if...
The Nordic-style pendant is suspended from a cable chain with two large rings and no clasp. The back of the pendant bears the maker’s mark of Kalevala Koru, of Helsinki, Finland. It also shows the mark for the year 1971. The pendant measures 4 inches long, including the bail, and 2 inches wide; including the doubled chain, the entire necklace measures a little over 17 inches long. Weight: 26.8 grams
Two pair of vintage sterling silver earrings by Hans Hansen, Denmark are available.
The first pair has a more traditional design. They measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" wide. Marked with the script Hans Hansen signature, Denmark, 925S and style #422. The clips hold securely. Have a warm patina.
The second pair are round with raised domes surrounded by oxidized silver. They measure 5/8" across. They are marked HaH, Denmark and 925S. The screw backs hold securely. Show very minor wear.
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This gold tone brooch / pin is a great depiction of a large terrier, a Komondor, also known as Hungarian Komondor and/or Hungarian Sheepdog. I personally think it even looks like Sheepdog, a Wheaton Terrier, etc. It measures 1 1/8" from tail to snout x 1 1/8" tall. Regardless, it is in excellent condition and has a good heft. The back is marked NAPIER with the copyright symbol.
Real amethyst crystals surrounded by chunky gold plate. Brooch has gold leaf pattern with prong set clear rhinestones, 2" by 1 3/4". Clip earrings have gold nugget look, 1" by 3/4".
A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Hans Hansen, designed by the Georg Jensen designer, Per Harild and crafted by the Georg Jensen silversmithy in Denmark.
Measures about a size 6.5-7. Somewhat adjustable due to the open nature of the design. Marked with the conjoined HaH for Hans Hansen, post 1945 mark for Georg Jensen, Denmark and 925S.
In fine condition. Minor scratches and nicks along the edges and a little tarnish. Thick sterling.
Modernist streamlined design.
A vintage sterling silver modernist ring and/or pendant by Karl Laine for Sten and Laine from Finland. May purchase individually or as a set.
The ring measures about a size 7 but is adjustble. Top measures 3/4" across. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, Three Crown mark for Finland, 925, Town mark for Turku, V7 for 1974 and Finland. Has KL on the side for Karl Laine. Very nice condition.
The pendant measures 1 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Has a bezel set faceted rock crystal...
An amazing modernist sterling silver pendant from Finland designed by Kari Saarinen for Kaunis Koru. Three dimensional sleek design.
Marked on the back KSa for the designer, Finland silver standard, 925, and Z7 for 1977. Also marked with the stylized back to back KK for Kaunis Koru.
Measures 2 1/8" long, 1 1/8" at the widest and 1/2" at the deepest. Currently strung on a silken cord but due to the large bale could be worn on a thick chain or neck ring.
In very fine condition ...
Gorgeous vintage 1970s link bracelet in the stylized Byzantine or barbaric popularized by Robert Goossens for Chanel. Probably French. In heavy cast slightly matte goldtone metal with a slight pale pinkish enameled decoration. With foldover clasp. I am also listing the coordinating necklaces from the same estate. With original inventory tag and never worn. 7 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Silver pendant and chain by Karl Laine, Finnfeelings, one of his Spider Web designs from around 1970. Mark for Finnfeelings, 925H, A for the town of Åbo / Turku, T7 for 1972 and Swedish import mark (three crowns and S). Diameter "1 2/5 / 3.3 cm, length of chain "24 ½ / 62 cm. Condition: fine.
A vintage sterling silver double bangle bracelet by Rey Urban for Å Fausing, Denmark. Two curved bangles that meet at opposite sides.
Measures 2 5/8" across the inside and 7/8" at the widest. Also measures about 8 1/4" around the inner circumference. Slips on my average sized wrist easily.
Marked with Å Fausing, 925, Sterling, Denmark, script Rey Urban signature and 7 for the design number.
Nice weight and quality. Fine condition with minor surface scratches. Wonderful mid cent...
Tapio Wirkkala, for N. Westerback Oy, sterling silver "Crescent Moon" necklace
Finland
1972
Pendant 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Chain 24"
Hallmarked NW, 925H, Crown mark, Helsinki mark, T7
Very good vintage condition
A Mid Century Modern bracelet in sterling silver by Kultaseppa Salovaara, Ky of Turku Finland with four bullet shaped bezel set stones. Deep purple in color, probably amethyst. The bracelet is concave for an interesting effect.
Measures 7" around and 1/2" wide at the ends. Has an opening of 3/4". Can be somewhat adjusted.
Marked with the polar bear mark for the maker, Finland, and 925.
Nice condition, minor tarnish.
Sleek, modernist design.
A choice of two modernist rings by Lapponia in sterling silver, designed by Björn Weckström is available. May purchase individually or as a pair.
The first ring has a lightly textured surface as seen in the Space series. This ring is a size 6.5-7. May be able to adjust slightly due to the open nature of the design. The band measures 3/8" wide. It is in fine condition with minor surface wear.
The second ring is in a folded design with a textured surface. Measures about 7-7 1/2. I...
Georg Jensen sterling silver and amethyst bracelet [No. 203] by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube
This classic bracelet features a gorgeous amethyst stone in matrix
Front opening - 1 3/4" wide
Overall dimensions - 2" x 2 1/4"
Stone measures 1 1/4" x 1 5/8"
Should fit a small to medium wrist
Fully hallmarked [see photo]
Excellent condition
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4" and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, 925S and design number 213. Designed by Bent Gabrielsen. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Sleek and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.
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.
Jeweled clasp bracelet made from amazing very big and heavy Lucite beads in a pale amber color which shades for a fabulous ombre effect. The designer Ugo Correani has had his own label since the 1970s, and also has designed jewelry for Valentino, Fendi,
and Versace, as well as Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroix. Hand knotted with matching heavy cord. Marked CORREANI and MADE ITALY. With
slide clasp with faux pearls glued around a flower form design of prong set glass stones in topaz an...
Robert Lee Morris "Dart" gold plated necklace from the ARTWEAR Line
Solidly made statement necklace featuring graduating dart like elements
c 1980
17 1/2" long x 1 1/4" wide
Weight - 190 grams
Very good vintage condition
Unmarked
Porcelain pendant with decorative figural ornament in gilt in the style so typical of Bjorn /Björn Wiinblad (1918 – 2006), the Danish artist who designed posters and textiles, and cutlery, ceramics and glass for Rosenthal, Germany. Width "2/ 5.2 cm. Condition: fine.
This Kay Denning bracelet is 3/4" wide. The five links are enameled white with slightly raised red and blue "cookies". It is hallmarked twice Denning on the reverse. Fold over clasp. No damage to the enameling.
This pin has heft and presence, with a compelling design by Uni David-Andersen for the David-Andersen workshop. It resembles lattice work in its construction, but the irregular lengths of the ribs give it a primitive feel. The pin has a secure roll-over clasp and measures 2 inches long by 5/8 inches wide. Weight: 9 grams
A vintage modernist sterling silver hammered neck ring and pendant with three suspended amber jewels by the well known Danish silversmith Jane Wiberg.
The neck ring is made from thick curved and hammered sterling with an orb at each end. It is marked Jane Wiberg 400. Has a warm patina.
The pendant measures 4 1/8" long including the bale and 3/4" at the widest. Marked 925S and Jane Wiberg. The amber has natural swirls. Has a large bale. The top has some tarnish and minor surface s...
This is a wonderfully long necklace from Miriam Haskell. The necklace measures 58 1/2 inches (148.6 cm) in length. Worn as single strand or wrapped in coils this is a beautifully colored faux stone bead necklace for everyday wear. Irregular beads in soft colors with marbling, accented by classic Haskell gold beads and spacers, create a totally natural effect that is serene and lovely. Marked. Circa 1970's
A large 1" in diameter porcelain cabochon. Abstract patterns in brown and gray, and gold overlay is the focus of this interesting Norwegian ring. Cabochon is bezel set in sleek sterling mount that has an adjustable back- which is currently a size 6.5. It is marked "925S, Norway, Sterling," and with an anchor shaped hallmark. By Porsgrund, circa 970s. The designer attributed to this piece is Anne Marie Odegaard. In excellent vintage condition.
K.E. Palmberg for Alton modernist sterling silver and malachite necklace
Sweden
1975
14 1/2" neck
Opens in front
Center element - 2 1/4", stone - 1 1/4"
Weight - 60+ grams
Hallmarked - see picture
Excellent vintage condition
Soren Borup modernist sterling silver kinetic necklace
1960 - 70
Denmark
Neck chain - 15 3/4"
Pendant - 2" in diameter
Marked S.Borup, 925s, Denmark on both chain and pendant
Very good vintage condition