A mid century modern abstract pendant in bronze by Eivind Hillestad, Norway.
Marked EH, and 700. Designed by noted Norwegian gold and silversmith, Leif Sverre Høvren Johnsen.
The pendant has a central carnelian colored swirled cabochon. Measures 1 7/8" long to the top of the bale and 2" across. Chain is 21" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. In nice condition with some minor scratches.
Fine example of Scandinavian modernist design!
The Green man is an ancient symbol of nature, rebirth, spring, etc. These earrings are a vintage homage to the ancient legends, for someone who appreciates the unusual.
Each earring is ~1" by 1". The age is unknown, probably 1940-50s.
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
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...
The size of brooch: 3 1/4" Long x 1 1/8" Wide x 5/8" High
This is nice vintage Violin shape Brooch with Treble clef as well as
red, blue, yellow crystals on brooch. It is about 70-80 years old.
Condition is excellent.
Stunning necklace choker with difficult to find circa 1920 etched on both sides coveted Amethyst color art glass. It is often referred to as "Lalique" like as found on page 91 of the 2nd Edition book: Popular Jewelry 1840 - 1940. This type was worn in Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau on to the Art Deco era. Silver plate on brass. Simply the best to wear anytime, anywhere! Very nice pre owned vintage condition for age...
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.
Stick pin, lava and yellow metal, c 1900 or earlier. Oval shape and motive of a grape vine. Height "¾ / 2 cm. Condition: fine.
A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter by Lysgards in Denmark. Pendant has a brutalist texture with a rough cut amethyst geode. Marked Made in Denmark, Lysgards Design, Tin and 93. Measures 4" long to the top of the bale and 1 7/8" across. Original chain is a paper clip style with a toggle clasp. Measures 24" long. In nice condition with some minor tarnish and scratches. Cool mod design!
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
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
Gold-filled cross pendant, 1880s French Louis XVI revival, the centre with a pink mabe pearl. Height of the cross "2 ¼ / 6, width "1 ½ / 4 cm. Condition: some age wear.
An Arts and Crafts period brooch by the Frost Workshops of Dayton, Ohio in hammered and acid etched brass with two cream colored bezel set stones.
The brooch measures 2 3/4" long and 2" high.
Marked on the back with this firm's triangular cypher. It is in fine condition with verdigris in the recesses. It has a secure 'C' clasp.
Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts metal work.
A vintage layered silver and brass Arts and Crafts style necklace. Hammered brass with an overlay of mottled silver metal in a design reminiscent of the patterns found on acid etched pieces from the Arts and Crafts era.
Measures 16" long and 7/8" at the widest. Hook clasp holds securely.
Very well executed. Warm patina. Unusual piece.
Jacob Hull silver plate necklace for Buch en Deichmann
Denmark
Late 1960's to 1970's
Neck ring should fit a 14" neck
Center element measures 3 1/2" long
Weight - a substantial 92 grams
Marked on verso
Excellent vintage condition
An Arts and Crafts period acid etched silver metal brooch by Carence Crafters with an intertwined vine design.
Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 3/8" high. Marked with the conjoined CC mark inside a diamond. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely.
Nice contrast of dark and light. Bold and impressive.
Classic Arts and Crafts design.
Art Smith modernist copper and brass brooch
1950
3 1/8" x 2 1/4"
Impressed signature on verso
Very good vintage condition retaining original patina
Percz Janos bronze modernist brooch
Hungary
Mid 20th century
2 1/8" x 2 1/8"
Weight - 17.22 grams
Marked on verso
Very good vintage condition