Handcrafted Modernist/Brutalist Brass Necklace
A superb example of hand hammered jewelry from the late 60's or early 70s
Ceramic beads on a brass chain support this gorgeous statement pendant
Pendant measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" including fringe
Chain - 19" with a hook type clasp
Great vintage condition
A great example of Finland Modernist jewelry from the 1960s, a large kinetic pendant made of bronze in a puzzle design by Pentti Sarpaneva. This has 5 interlocking puzzle pieces and a dangling ball.
Pendant measures 2 1/4" across and 5 3/4" to the top of the bale. Chain measures 18" long and has a hook closure.
Marked Finland, Bronze and P. Sarpaneva on the back of all the puzzle pieces.
Fine condition. Rare design. Lots of movement.
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
Knut Paulsen modernist bronze bolo
Norway
1970
This unique statement piece measures 5 1/2" long x 2 1/2" wide at widest point
Suede cord is adjustable
Weight - 80 grams
Hallmarked Norway, bronze, Knut P.
Very good vintage condition
Nancy Moore and Tom Streb modernist bronze cuff bracelet
1970
Dundee, NY
A rare and well-crafted bracelet from these fairly obscure New York artisans
Width - 1 1/8"
Interior circumference - 5" plus a 1 1/2" rear opening for a total of 6 1/2"
Weight - 60 grams
Unmarked
Fine vintage condition
A modernist pendant in bronze designed by Jorma Laine, made in Finland. Depicts some kind of Viking creature with horns, very stylized.
This pendant measures 4" long and 2 1/8" wide. Original chain measures 25" long and has a hook clasp that holds securely. Pendant is signed Jorma Laine, Finland and Bronze.
Fine condition. Bold design.
A vintage brushed silver and clear crystal costume bracelet and earrings set. Length: 7.5 inches.
An interesting hand wrought ring in copper with two brass overlaid wires by JB Pericles. Marked Pericles Haiti on the back. Currently a size 7 but is adjustable.
Jean Baptist Pericles was closely associated with Winifred Mason Chenet d'Haiti who trained the exceptional jeweler, Art Smith.
This ring has some tarnish.
Fine example.
A large bronze bracelet by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.
This stunning bracelet measures 7" around and 2" at the widest. Has a secure box closure and safety chain. Nice warm patina.
We have the matching pendant and clip earrings in other listings. Will combine shipping.
Large size really makes it pop.
An important, rare modernist brooch by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. Has a copper ball caged in swirled brass coils. The ball moves for an interesting effect.
Measures 3 1/4" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Has a secure rollover clasp. In fine condition with areas of tarnish.
A wonderful example of Mid Century 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.
Amethyst? No. Glass.
Gold? No. Gold fill.
Do those facts mean this lavalier is any less lovely? No!
This charming lavalier is both antique and eye-catching. The stone is amethyst-colored glass and the metal is gold-fill. The lavalier is not marked, but the 20" gold-filled chain bears the maker's mark for Bates & Bacon. The lavalier is 1 1/8 X 3/4", not including the fresh-water pearl dropper. Circa 1900.
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
A great example of Finnish Modernist design, a bracelet made of bronze with a central rectangular brutalist element by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland.
The bracelet measures 7" around the inside and 1" wide. Has two hooks which hold securely. Also has a safety chain with an additional hook closure. Marked Made in Finland on the inside.
Fine condition with some minor scratches and tarnish. Has a minor ding on the backside.
Nice contrasts of layers and textures...
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.
A vintage modernist bronze heavy pendant necklace designed by Unn Tangerud for UNI David Andersen, Norway.
Measures 24" long. The pendant measures 3 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Signed UNI D-A Norway, Bronse and Design Unn Tangerud.
In very fine condition. Circa 1970s. Spring clasp holds securely.
Lots of movement.
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
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
Unique Brutalist brass and citrine ring
1960 - 1970
Size 4 - 4 1/2
Weight - 15 grams
Excellent vintage condition
Unmarked
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
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!
Georg Jensen sterling silver cuff bracelet
Denmark
1940
Designer - Harald Nielsen
This well crafted classic bracelet with a unique Celtic type design measures 2" x 2 3/8" x 1 3/8" at its tallest point
Interior circumference - 6" plus a 1 1/8" rear opening
Weight - a solid 58 grams
Marked Georg Jensen, 55, 925s
Fine vintage condition
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 simple yet elegant gold washed lavalier evokes both the Nouveau and the Deco eras with its design. It measures 1-3/8” without the bale, and 1/2” at the widest point. It features 3 dark purple stones, which might be glass – we couldn’t identify them with certainty. The top stone’s facets are somewhat abraded, and there is wear to the metal. Circa 1920. The photos are part of the description, so please examine them with care...
A large, modernist pendant, "Mustang" by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in bronze with light flame coloring.
Marked Lapponia, Finland and some other marks too difficult to read. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" across. Heavy, three dimensional and substantial. Original chain measures 26" long and has the sliding clasp which holds securely. Very nice condition, surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear.
Wonderful example of Scandinavian design.
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.
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 large curved bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.
Pendant measures 3 3/4" across. Measures 27" long and has a secure hook closure. Nice warm patina.
We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.
Large size really makes it pop.
A great, early copper and silver metal cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large layered stylized fish in the center.
Marked with the stylized Rebajes on the end. Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Could probably be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" wide. There are some spots, areas of tarnish and minor surface scratches to the finish.
Striking hard to find design.
A striking necklace with three suspended mixed metals pendants by Winifred Mason Chenet, who was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She reportedly worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler.
This necklace is made of copper with brass overlays and connections of copper rivets and wire. Measures 15" long and closes securely with a hook clasp. The pendants are 1 1/2" wide and 1 5/8" high...
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
These earrings are small but have a strong design that evokes arts and crafts style. They feature applied silver leaves and beading on domes with an oxidized, darkened surface. There is a central copper bead mounted in a silver bezel. The earrings are marked 925 on the backs with sturdy posts; they may have been converted from screw backs at one time. Each earring measures approximately 1/2 inch in diameter and 3/16 inch in height. Weight: 1.9 grams total.
A bronze bracelet by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.
Measures about 8" around and 2" across the front. Can be adjusted.
Nice warm patina. Thick bronze wire. Lots of detail and well crafted.
We have the matching clip earrings and small pendant in other listings. Would combine shipping.
Rare Betty Cooke modernist brass and ceramic necklace
Late 1940s - 1950s
4 3/4" x 4 1/2"
Each drop measures 3" long
Very good vintage condition with only minor loss to the edge of 2 ceramic cylinders
Stamped, Cooke
An Arts and Crafts period acid etched silver metal brooch by Carence Crafters in a Dragonfly design.
Measures 3 1/2"" long and 1 7/8" high. Marked with the conjoined CC mark inside a diamond. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely.
Nice contrast of dark and light. Interesting triangular shape. Classic Arts and Crafts design.
An acid etched brass Arts and Crafts period watch fob by Marshall Field & Co. Chicago on a suede strap. Measures a little over 1 1/4" wide and 1" high. Strap measures 5 1/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back 'Made in Our Craft Shop, Marshall Field & Co.' Fine condition, great Arts and Crafts design.
A vintage modernist bronze link bracelet by Pentti Sarpaneva. Looks like a row of people holding hands. Measures about 7 3/8" around and 5/8" wide. Has a box push in closure which holds securely and a safety chain. Marked Bronze, P. S. and Finland on the back of the clasp. Nice contrast of dark and light surfaces. Fine condition, classic design. 1960's.
A vintage hand made pendant in hammered brass with Pre Columbian pottery beads and a central mask. Hammered brass neck ring hooks in two places in the center. There are five dangles on the bottom with stone and ceramic beads and hammered brass disks. Central pendant measures 5" long and 2 7/8" across. Neck ring measures about 22" around. Etched signature on the back, 'Donna Brown'. Reminiscent of the work of Annette Nancarrow and Maya Mexico. Well made, bold design.
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!
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!
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 vintage modernist bronze link bracelet by Pentti Sarpaneva. Measures about 7 3/8" around and 1 3/8" wide. Has a box push in closure which holds securely and a safety chain. Marked P. Sarpaneva on the back of the clasp. Nice contrast of dark and light surfaces. Fine condition, classic design. 1960's.
A gold vermeil / gilt brass bangle with engraved steel applications of acanthus leaves. Victorian (English) or possibly French, c 1850. To be opened and shut through two little knobs in a steel monogram. Inner circumference when shut "6 2/3 / 17 cm Condition: could do with some professional care, part of the application is missing (cf. pics), still beautiful.
A rare gilt bronze watch fob with a carnelian seal with an allegorical figure depicting "Temptation" in the form a hooded monk with hands piously folded across his own chest while standing next to a nude woman. The woman is pressing against him and appears to be whispering into his ear. Virtuous themes presented gentlemen of the era with an opportunity to indulge in a little erotic naughtiness...
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
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.
Filigree comb, Spanish or French, c 1880, no marks, gilt metal, possibly silver gilt. Height c "4/ 10.5 cm, width "3 ½ / 8.5 cm. Condition: partial loss to one lily ornament (cf. pics).
A signed Dafri copper ultramodern pin brooch and earrings set from the 1950s. This Toronto Canada company made some great looking items and this is one of them - a very Jetsons kind of anamorphic style. This set includes the 2" across pin with a safety clasp and an applied copper planchet identical to the 1-5/8 x 1" clip-on earrings. Each has some mild black patination and the pin has the DAFRY signature planchet...
Paul von Ringelheim, Austrian/American artisan
1933 - 2003
This necklace is part of the Directional series of jewelry crafted by von Ringelheim in the late 1960's.
Large chrome plated pendant suspended from heavy metal chain.
Pendant - 4 1/2" x 4"
Should fit a 13" neck
Weight - 138 grams
Unmarked
Very good vintage condition
An Arts and Crafts Brass Fob with an Acid Etched Windmill design and a central green cabochon, attributed to Forest Craft Guild. Measures 1 1/2" across and 2 1/8" high. Has the original ribbon and clasp. The edge of the ribbon has a little fraying. Very well crafted. Wonderful condition.
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.
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
Art Smith modernist copper brooch
1950's
4 3/8" x 1 3/8" at widest point
Weight - 35 grams
Marked Art Smith in script on verso
Excellent vintage condition with original
oxidation
A pair of acid etched brass Arts and Crafts period brooches by Marshall Field & Co. Chicago. Larger brooch measures 3 3/8" long and 1 1/2" high. Marked on the back 'Made in Our Craft Shop, Marshall Field & Co.' Smaller brooch measures 2 1/2" across and 2" high. These brooches came together. The smaller one is not marked. Both brooches have 'C' clasps that hold securely. May be purchased as a set or individually.
Larger signed brooch: $225
Smaller brooch: $140
Pair of brooches: $285
A modernist pair of dangle earrings by Winifred Mason Chenet. According to published reports Winifred Mason Chenet was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler. She believed that each piece should be unique and distinctive. These earrings have a smooth finish on the top and a hammered texture on the bottom. Chenet used some oxidation for an interesting contrast...
A very cool brooch by Peggy Miller, an American studio jeweler who worked in Baltimore in the 1950's -60's. This brass brooch measures 2" across and 2 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Signed Peggy Miller on the back. The points are curved up giving the brooch a three dimensional effect. There is some tarnish. Great mid century design.
Pal Kepenyes brass modernist necklace
Mexico
Mid 20th century
Center pendants, set with western opals, measure 6" long
Should fit a 16" neck
Weight - 208 grams
Signed Pal Kepenyes, Mexico
Condition - excellent vintage
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.
An unusual piece of repousee work in copper. This belt is made of 17 panels with Middle Eastern designs. Measures 26 1/2" long and 2 1/2" wide. Hook closure holds securely. Signed J. Simmons 1945. Well crafted and substantial. Warm patina. A very unique piece of handicraft.
This dramatic necklace is composed of linked panels of various shapes, decorated with applied brass wirework and pink stone beads, possibly untreated tourmaline. The modified figure-eight chain is brass. It dates around 1960, and the design is often attributed to the Mexican jeweler Maya, although there is only a partial mark for Mexico on the back. The necklace measures approximately 18 ½ inches long; the pendant measures 6 ½ inches long by 2 3/4 inches wide.