All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1415115 (stock #JJ3692)
A vintage bronze brooch or pendant with a nude figure around a brown swirled agate.

Has 'fingers' which hold the stone in place. Measures 3" long and 1 1/2" across. Has a secure rollover clasp and also a small bale so could be worn either as a brooch or on a chain. Can be worn up and down or sideways as a brooch. The bale is behind the figure's knee so the figure would be crawling down when worn on a chain.

Well constructed, interesting design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1312867 (stock #J2610)
This twisted enamel bangle of sterling silver resembles the work of Canadian metalsmiths such as Guy Vidal and John Larin, who produced highly textured designs during the late 1960s and 1970s. This bangle features a ribbed surface on both sides, with alternating pockets of burnt orange and dark maroon enamels, with one pocket left undecorated — possibly for stamping what looks like a mark of some kind on the reverse...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1409314 (stock #3626)

Eve Kaplin enamel on metal earrings

1980s

These movable large statement earrings can measure up to 2 3/4" long

Very good vintage condition with only a few minor pin point dots of enamel loss

Unmarked

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1467565 (stock #JJ4482)
An interesting hand wrought necklace in brass with a layered floral pendant suspended from the original chain by JB Pericles. The center of the flower is copper. Marked Pericles Haiti on the back. Jean Baptist Pericles was closely associated with Winifred Mason Chenet d'Haiti who trained the exceptional Mid Century Modernist jeweler, Art Smith.

The central flower pendant measures 1 1/2" in diameter...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1428924 (stock #3694)

Modernist studio artisan necklace

Latter quarter of the 20th century

Beautifully cast brass or bronze

Featuring two posed dancing figures

Pendant size - 4 1/2" tall x 3" at widest point

Adjustable black suede cord

Weight - a substantial 67 grams

Unmarked but certainly the work of an accomplished artisan

Fine vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1186803 (stock #J2365)
Here is an impressive, hand-constructed pendant of wound thick wire around a square piece of polished spectrolite. The stone has a lovely iridescence, and internal yellowish bands. The pendant is permanently attached to a thick chain that has no clasp; both the chain and pendant are silverplated; the pendant bears the impressed mark of Walter Arnesen, Copenhagen (1968-1973). The entire necklace, including pendant and chain, drops 15 inches.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1366720 (stock #JJ2023)
A fine modernist bracelet by Maya Mexico that is in the iconic Armadillo design made famous by Hector Aguilar. This bracelet, in brass with copper accents measures 7" long and about 2 1/4" across. Unsigned. Hook closure holds securely. Has tarnish and shows wear to the finish. Will let the new owner decide how much to polish. Outstanding design. Heavy and bold.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1380135 (stock #JJ2541)
A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter by Eivind Hillestad, Norway. Marked EH, and 79. Pendant has long segmented leaves. Measures 3 3/4" long to the top of the bale and 2" across. Chain is 32" long and slips over the head. In nice condition with some minor scratches. Cool mod design!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1486176 (stock #JJ4837)
A vintage hand made pendant with an agate like stone held in place by tentacles reminiscent of the work of Carl Tasha or Richard Kaish in bronze or brass.

The pendant measures 2 7/8" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. It has lots of detail. Has a pale grey striated jewel in the center. Not sure if it is agate or art glass.

Currently suspended from a neck ring that measures about 15" around with a secure hook...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1413091 (stock #3644)

Rafael Alfandary large modernist brass and clear glass cabochon necklace

1970s

Canada

Pendant - 8" long

Neck chain extends to 22 1/2"

Weight - a hefty 122+ grams

Marked Rafael in script and Canada on verso

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1459491 (stock #4133)

Industrian Argentina modernist brass statement necklace

1970

Should fit a 15" neck

Center element measures 7" long

Weight - 137 grams

Labeled

Great condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1486112 (stock #JJ4828)
A vintage hand made large pendant of a nude woman reminiscent of the work of Carl Tasha or Richard Kaish in bronze or brass.

The pendant measures 4" long and 3" at the widest. It has lots of detail.

Currently suspended from a neck ring that measures about 18" around with an opening of 1". There is some flexibility to adjust the size. The neck ring has light hammering and a bronze colored wash. It could also be worn on a thick chain or cord due to the large bale...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1449424 (stock #JJ4048)
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.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1406033 (stock #3510)

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

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1437435 (stock #JJ3913)
A very unusual hand wrought copper necklace with lightly hammered curved links. The end of each link slips through a small slit and is then hammered flat so it won't come out. Hard to explain but ingenious!

The necklace measures approximately 34" around. There is no clasp, meant to slide over the head. Unsigned.

In very nice condition with a dark warm patina and lots of attention to detail.

Fine hand wrought work.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1436469 (stock #JJ3841)
A vintage modernist brooch with a whimsical three dimensional Man in the Moon face in copper.

Measures 1" at the widest and 2 3/4" high. Made of oxidized copper with overlays for the eyes, nose and mouth. Rollover clasp holds securely.

Would work on a lapel or even suspended from a chain. Fine condition. Well constructed.

Great MCM feel.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1410885 (stock #3632)

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

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1980 item #1230981 (stock #J2525)
This interesting openwork bronze pin is formed as a stylized horse and is based on ancient Nordic design. It has a lacquered finish to preserve the surface color of the bronze. The back has a secure curled C-clasped and the mark of Finnish maker Koravala Koru. The name of Suomussalmi, a region in Finland, is inscribed on the back as well. The pin measures 2 inches long by about 1 ¾ inches high at the ear.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1980 item #1230978 (stock #J2508)
This roughly-made pewter pendant has a hammered-look surface and the look of an ancient Nordic medallion. It has its original chain, which is secured with a spring-ring clasp. The pendant bears the mark of Norwegian workshop Troll-Tinn, of Åndalsnes, and has its original chain. The pendant measures 5 ½ inches long, including the bale, and 2 3/8 inches wide; clasped, the entire necklace measures just under 14 ¾ inches long.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1980 item #1358817 (stock #J2725)
Here is a hand-constructed cuff bracelet made of multiple wires that are joined at the terminals and kept in place by horizontal rings. The wires look to be silverplated; the rings and soldered terminals are white metal. The cuff has a good heft (56 grams) and an impressive look. It is also well balanced, so doesn't turn on the wrist. It measures a little over 1 inch wide and 5/8 inch high with an inner circumference of about 7 ¼ inches.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1980 item #1110144 (stock #J1776)
This impressive necklace bears the mark of jewelry designer Jacob Hull and the firm Buch and Deichmann, of Bagsvaerd, Denmark (1969-1980). Hull worked primarily in high quality silverplate, producing innovative designs of fine workmanship. The necklace has some heft, and is composed of irregular-shaped dollops of plated molten metal flanked by oblong links. Unhooked, it measures 32 ¼ inches long. Weight: 65.9 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1980 item #1295986 (stock #JJ1720)
A large copper, brass and silver cuff bracelet from Casa Maya with two large stylized birds. Measures about 6" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2 1/2" tall. In nice condition, has some minor surface scratches. A little out of round, some wear to the edges and some tarnish. Signed Maya Mexico. Looks striking on!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1980 item #1047611 (stock #2480)

Carl Tasha modernist brass buckle

Provincetown, MA

1970's

2 1/2" x 2 3/8"

Marked C.Tasha

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1368936 (stock #3860)

Phyllis Mark modernist aluminum kinetic necklace

1970s

Pendant - 5 1/4" x 3 1/8"

Neck ring measures 14 3/4" round

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 '71

Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1980 item #1320185 (stock #JJ1932)
A bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design. Pendant measures almost 2" long including the bale and 1 1/2" across. Marked Made in Finland on the back of the pendant. Chain measures 27" long and has a hook closure. Nice warm patina. We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1402762 (stock #3485)

Brutalist brass necklace

Hand crafted studio jewelry

1960s - 70s

Center element measures 5" x 5"

Neck ring - 14 1/2" round

Weight - 116 grams

Unmarked

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1980 item #1112291 (stock #J1797)
This 1960s pendant is composed of what appears to be a very thickly molded pewter, roughly finished and suspended from a sturdy cable chain. The back of the pendant bears an unidentified maker’s mark of Å.A. Pendant measures 3 1/8 inches long by 2 5/8 inches wide. The entire necklace, including pendant and chain, drops almost 17 inches; it does not have a clasp.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1278491 (stock #J2550)
Blackbird Hill Antiques
$35.00
Chain not included
Composed of a continuous metal band wound around a glass cabochon, this pendant has a clever design and sophisticated look. It needs only a simple cable chain and a dark fabric to bring out the cloudy, art glass that highlights pale pink or gray, depending on the light. The pendant measures about about 2 inches long. The silver chain in the last photo is sold separately.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1980 item #1052866 (stock #2486)

Carl Tasha brass crab pendant

1970's

2" x 2 1/4"

Marked Tasha

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1980 item #1140731 (stock #J2005)
This continuous chain is beautifully made, composed of tiny rectangles that are attached in perpendicular links. It has a substantial feel and has a seamless, snake-like movement. It works with a pendant or as a classic look by itself, doubled or tripled. Doubled, the chain measures 29 ¼ inches long. It is unmarked, and has a soft patina like old silver; it is probably silver plated, and dates from the 1960s or 1970s.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1980 item #1453223 (stock #JJ2112/4119)
Silverman's Selected Antiques
See listing for prices.
A fun pair of screw back earrings and a matching pendant necklace by Casa Maya with growling dogs in brass and copper with green enamel.

May be purchased individually or as a set.

The large pendant measures 2 7/8" long with the bale and 2" across. It has the original chain with alternating brass and copper links. The chain measures 17" long and has a secure hook closure. This pendant necklace is signed on the back with an impressed MAYA Mexico...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1416495 (stock #4038)

Carl Tasha modernist serpent pendant

Provincetown, MA

1970

This massive and exquisitely detailed work of art measures 5 1/4" tall x 3" across

Weight - a solid 118 grams

Cast brass or bronze

Signed on verso - C. Tasha in script and stamped C. Tasha in block letters, 153/1000

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1406939 (stock #JJ3599)
A vintage kinetic, sculptural lightly hand hammered brass pendant similar to the work of Harry Bertoia.

Features four concentric circles with random openings and a matching hammered brass hook closure. Pendant measures 2 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Chain measures 21" long.

In fine condition with a little tarnish. Lots of movement.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1280911 (stock #3068)

Carl Tasha nude figural brass belt buckle

C. 1970

Provincetown, Mass

4 1/4" x 2"

Marked on top and reverse

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1470222 (stock #4188)

Large and exceptional handcrafted brutalist mixed metal kinetic necklace

1970

Pendant - 3" x 4"

Chain - 25"

Unmarked

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1413408 (stock #4032)

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