Pierre Cardin modernist lucite and chrome necklace
This iconic necklace measures 29" long
Largest lucite element measures 1" across
Cardin hang tag present on clasp
Excellent vintage condition
A modernist bracelet, 'Zelda' by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver. This is part of his Space Series.
Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code for 1977, and scales mark. Also marked with three tiny import marks on the edge.
Measures 7" long and 1" across. Has a ball and socket toggle closure that holds securely. Light texture for an interesting effect. Surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear...
A modernist sterling silver ring and a matching pair of earrings with a ribbon or knot design by the Swedish jewelry maker Alton.
The ring measures a size 7 now, but is adjustable.
Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, B10, (date code for 1976), Sterling and 925.
Face of the ring measures 7/8" long and 5/8" across. There are some minor lines on the edges but they look to be original and were probably made when the pieces were folded. Has a little tarnish...
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 modernist sterling silver pendant with 2 pink stones, (maybe rhodochrosite?) with the original chain in a brutalist design.
Pendant measures 2 1/4" long with the 2 bales and 7/8" across. Marked engla and 925S on the back of the pendant, and the mark IBH which may be for Illums Bolighus, a high end store in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The chain measures about 24" long and has a secure spring ring closure. It is marked 925S and IBH on the ring attaching it to the chain...
Rachel Gera modernist brutalist brass, garnet and pearl necklace
Israel
1970
Should fit up to a 14" neck
Main pendant element measures 61/2" long x 2 1/4" wide
Excellent vintage condition
Unmarked
This fine brooch measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/4 x 1/2". It has a lovely design with 4 pearl accents. The back is marked SYMMETALIC STERLING + 1/20 14K. It is in excellent condition.
The W.E. Richards Company was founded in North Attleboro, MA in 1902 producing wRe and Symmetalic jewelry of sterling silver with 14K gold overlay. The jewelry is always made very well...
A gold plate crystal and pearl necklace marked SAL for Swarovski. Length 18"
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...
This Hattie Carnegie textured full bodied lion is 2 3/4" by 2" . He has green eyes and white enamel teeth. He also has a pierced mane. Excellent condition.
A sterling silver modernist vintage pendant and chain probably from either Finland or Sweden. Marked with what looks like 'AKH' 830 and some other mark. Marked on both the bale and the clasp. Pendant measures 2 1/2" high and 2 1/4" across. Chain measures 19 " long and has a spring clasp that closes securely. Dark patina, cool design.
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 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.
A very unusual hand made copper necklace with eight curled dangles and a central amber colored teardrop. Lightly hammered curved figure eight shaped links. The dangles have little brass beads at each end.
The necklace measures approximately 18" around. Longest drop is 3 1/2". Hook clasp is on the side and holds securely.
Has a few minor areas of verdigris. Heavy, thick copper.
Very detailed hand wrought work.
Description: gold tone metal, rhinestones
Condition: Excellent
Hallmark: Ciner with an R in a circle
Dimensions: 1"
Phyllis Mark modernist gold tone kinetic necklace
1970s
Pendant - 4 1/2" in diameter
Neck ring measures 15 3/4" round or 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
This necklace is part of a small series of pendants that the renowned sculptor designed during the early 1970's
Marked on verso Phyllis Mark '72
Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches
Chic and mod vintage bangle in seamless laminated off white Lucite and black Bakelite (the Bakelite tests positive with Simichrome). Circa 1970. From the estate of a New York socialite. 1 1/4 inches wide and 1/8 inch thick, and standard 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
Owe Johansson modernist sterling silver bracelet
Finland
1972
Round shield - 3" in diameter
Interior circumference 7 1/2" - 8"
In very good vintage condition
See previous listing for matching necklace
A vintage modernist heavy ring, #163 designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Marked on the back Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style number 163.
Measures about a size 7. Could probably be adjusted slightly due to the open nature of the design. Curls around the finger and slightly flares out. Can be worn with the larger end facing up or down. Weighs 23 gr.
Thick sterling, substantial feel...
These clip earrings from the 1970's are marked Christian Dior with an unreadable patent number. They are silver and hematite. 7/8" by 7/8".
Ca 1970 An exceptionally heavy and well made gold plate necklace with matching clip-on earrings. The necklace with extension measures 22" x 1-1/4"; the earrings are 1-1/8" x 1-1/4".
Both earrings and necklace are signed.
A vintage modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Seppo Tamminen for Hopeajaloste Oy of Helsinki, Finland. Unusual to see this in silver, he worked mostly in bronze.
This abstract pendant features thick silver with three dangles. It measures 2 3/4" long and 2 3/8" at the widest.
Pendant is marked Seppo Tamminen Finland. Also marked with HGL for Hopeajaloste Oy, the national mark, 830H for the Finnish silver standard, town mark for Helsinki and T7 for 1972...
An amazing modernist sterling silver ring with an abstract figural design signed with what looks like JPC, Iceland and 925S. Measures about a size 7- 7.5. The top sits 1/2" high and measures about 7/8" across and 1 3/8" long. Has an interesting hammered texture. Really stands out! Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.
A stand out modernist sterling silver ring from Finland by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa. Iconic flared design. Very heavy and solid.
Marked on the back of the shank for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and X7 for 1976. Also marked with the maker's mark and Finland. About a size 8.
In fine condition with some surface scratches and tarnish, shows some surface wear. There is a very tiny ding at one corner on the underside, you really have to look for it. ...
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Brass Necklace⠀
Unique and exceptional statement necklace
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Segmented links with abstract forms attached with lots of kinetic movement⠀⠀
Signed on verso⠀⠀
Length - 21"⠀
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Center element - 3" long⠀⠀
Weight - a substantial 250 grams⠀⠀
Very good vintage condition
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Beautiful design reminiscent of a Navajo rug pattern by Navajo Julian Nez who was the brother of Gibson Nez. Both deceased, they were highly noted for the exceptional precision of their work. This bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside, plus an additional 1 5/8" opening, and is 1 1/4" wide. It could be adjusted by a skilled jeweler. Weighing 67 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Balance and symmetry are Navajo ideals, and they are exemplified in this spectacular ...
This lovely ring is adjustable in size. It has a great, Taxco Mexico design. It features a sparkly, goldstone: bezel-set. It is marked and signed TAXCO MEXICO 925 in a circle with the silversmith's initials in the middle: APF. The other mark is the "spread eagle" assay mark with the number 3 in the middle. The stone is orange with several tiny gold sparkles. It is in excellent condition.
A large vintage cross pendant in Sterling Silver with Coral, Amethyst and Turquoise designed by Matilde Poulat and executed by her nephew, Ricardo Salas. Marked with both the Salas and Eagle #129 marks which is unusual.
Cross measures 3 1/4" tall including the small bale and 2 1/4" wide.
Marked MATL Mexico, 925 and Salas. Also marked MREG 142093 and Eagle #129.
Amethyst stones are pyramid shaped and have natural occlusions. Some of the coral stones are different thicknesses. There a...
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
Confirmed unsigned Chanel necklace circa 1960 or 1970; I recently saw this same necklace with a Chanel hang tag with just the name in block lettering (no
season numbers or copyright symbols), which dates it to 1970 or prior. I had previously listed this necklace as a probable Chanel. Designed in the Indian
moghul style which was one of Chanel's main influences, with red and green Gripoix poured glass beads simulating carved rubies and emeralds, and dark
goldtone beaded drops and term...
Gorgeous sterling cuff with fine line chisel work and applied repousse elements by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/2" opening. It is 1 1/2"" wide and weighs 123 ...
A whimsical brooch in a fish shape designed by the Swedish Modernist Jeweler, Birger Haglund.
Marked STE for the maker, Town Mark for Stockholm, National Mark, Silver Standard, and date code for 1977. Also signed Birger H for Birger Haglund.
Measures about 1 1/2" long and 1" at the widest. Has a bezel set red stone, probably a garnet. Curved for an interesting effect. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. In very nice condition.
Fine MCM design.
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.
Gorgeous sterling cuff with fine line chisel work and center line of multi stone inlay of lapis and shades of coral by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This bracelet measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening...
This double-hinged bangle, a mid-century design by Sigfredo Pineda, features a central oval amethyst cabochon, framed in sterling silver and highly polished. It is surrounded by two sets of slender sterling silver bands enclosing it like fingers. The bracelets band is in three sections, with a soft patina from age, and the two hinge pins are very secure. The push-down clasp is in good working order, and there is a long, delicate safety chain attached by soldered rings. The inner band exhibits th...
A vintage modernist clamper bracelet from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. Two beveled ends meet in the center. Measures approximately 7" around. Marked Hecho en Mexico, Sigi Tasco, Eagle #, Sterling and with a design number 406. In fine condition, has a few scratches. Spring hinge closes tightly. Nice weight. High quality piece.
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