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
Carl Tasha brass crab pendant
1970's
2" x 2 1/4"
Marked Tasha
Excellent vintage condition
A vintage hand made Arts and Crafts period hammered brass pair of Cufflinks by Albert Kahlbrandt, (1878-1961), Hamburg, Germany.
The larger ends measure about 5/8" across. Smaller ends are 1/2" in diameter.
Marked Kahlbrandt and Hamburg.
Dark, warm patina. Fine work.
Amusing shakudo brooch with copper and gold detail featuring a woman in repose. The brooch is braced by a sterling silver mount. Made in Japan. Meiji period, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with fabulous patina.
Length: 2 3/8 in. #1120
An iconic copper, brass and enamel bracelet by Casa Maya Mexico in the much desired Kiss design. This design is pictured on the front of Sandy Hargrove's book, "Maya Jewelry". Bracelet measures 7" around and 1 1/2" wide. Has a drop that hangs 2 1/2" down. Closes securely with a bar sliding between two tubes. Marked with a partial Maya Mexico stamp. Hammered brass and copper with enamel accents. A little bit of wear to the enamel on one of the headresses. Has a little tarnish...
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!
This 1960s-70s wide copper bangle bracelet is unsigned, but nicely designed with four applied discs around the exterior for a clean, modernist look. It is sturdily constructed, thick enough so the shape is intact, and with a quality spring hinge and a small tongue and groove type of feature at the terminals to keep the pieces in place when closed. There are minor areas of discoloration at the edge of two discs; wear to the finish is minimal...
A copper bangle decorated with colorful enamel imitating a variegated agate, from Renoir’s Matisse line of enamel on copper jewelry. The enamel is in good condition, with no visible damage or loss. The bangle measures ½ inch wide, and the opening is 2 ¾ inches across.
This impressive copper cuff features a Precolumbian-style face surrounded by two levels of hand-applied copper wirework. The round plaques supporting the central design, as well as the cuff band, have crimped edges. The band exhibits a textured surface and has retained its original shape. The entire bracelet appears to have been hardly worn, though does show some minor oxidation or light coloration from the construction process. Overall, the cuff has the deep brownish color of aged copper...
This is truly an interesting and unique piece. The pendant / medallion is 2-sided. It depicts the 12 symbols of the Zodiac on the front. The center has a scroll that reads "LUCK" and/or "GOOD FORTUNE) in Hebrew (MAZEL). It has a diameter of 1 1/2". The chain is 24 1/2" long. The back displays the Zodiac names, dates and meanings of the symbols. This piece is gold tone. The front is in excellent condition. The back words and numbers are a bit blurred, due to age (see pictures)...
Pedro Pujol modernist copper bracelet
1950
1 3/8" tall x interior circumference of 6" with a 1" rear opening
Very good vintage condition
Two very cool brooches in brass by Peggy Miller, an American studio jeweler who worked in Baltimore in the 1950's -60's. May purchase as a pair or individually.
The fish brooch measures 2" across and 1 1/2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Signed Peggy Miller on the back. Has some tarnish.
The stylized owl is made from two layers of overlapping brass. Measures about 1 5/8" high and 7/8" across. Also marked Peggy Miller on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely...
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 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...
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.
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
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
This very Victorian pin is gold fill set with two rose-cut red pastes and one cabochon ‘turquoise’. The pin is 1 ¼" wide with a central ball element that is 3/8" in diameter.
Applied circles of wire rope ornament a vertical, rectangular bar. A hollow ball dangles from two chains; another chain connects the pin to the stickpin. This device preceded the safety catch to prevent loss of the pin.
The C hinge and double C catch are replacements. The pin bears a Maker's mark OB, which ...
This mod ring is pewter. It has a slightly tapered, band which is adjustable. The band is surmounted by an applied bezel-set, turquoise blue, art stone. The inside of the band is marked PEWTER Jorgen Jensen (in script) and DENMARK. It is circa 1960's-1970's.
A vintage brushed silver and clear crystal costume bracelet and earrings set. Length: 7.5 inches.
This wonderful Art Nouveau costume piece is circa 1910. The pink glass and brass swag necklace has two pear-shaped pink 'stones' in the center and two spectacle-set ones in the chain.
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 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. Impressive des...
Bracelet season is here! Flower power mid century well made gold plated matte enamel link bracelet signed: K in a circle and Made in Taiwan. Well made with ten colors, which include one red flower, of matte surface enamel poured into brass chambers of flowers and leaves happily dancing against a cobalt blue and cerulean blue background.
7 3/4" end to end X 1 1/2" wide X 2mm thick.
So hippy dippy 60s yet so today! Strong push box clasp. Don't let this one get away. A perfect gift fo...
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
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
A striking cuff bracelet 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 bracelet is made of copper with brass overlays and connections of copper rivets and wire. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 3/8" and 1 3/4" wide. Signed with her stylized 'chenet'. Wonderfully hand made work.
A delightful Shakudo brooch featuring a laughing face with exaggerated features including large copper lips as well as copper rope detail. Made in Japan. Meiji era, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with lovely patina.
Dimensions: H 3/4 x L 1 3/4 in. #1118
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.
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.
Copper, brass and enamel double mask statement necklace
Mexico
1950
17 1/2" long
Central element - 7" long x 2" wide
Weight - 64 grams
Marked Mexico
Very nice vintage condition
Amita gold and silver inlay on black damascene background of floral metal work often described as in the Komai style. This is serious inlay work. One pin Or a pair of SB earrings; 59 Each.
(A) Black Butterfly Screwback Earrings marked with a crown shape Amita mark and a small star to dot the "i"?. 1" across
(B) Figural pin marked AMITA JAPAN. Peonies & Iris motifs instead of the usual Japanese motifs on other damascene. 1 1/2" across X 7/8" north to south. $59 each.
Acquired toge...
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.
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.
An extraordinary necklace by Carl Tasha (1943-2006), Provincetown artist known for sculpture and for his innovative jewelry designs. He created jewelry in brass and bronze, rather than traditional silver or gold, and was an early designer of the Brutalist style.
Measures 17 1/2" stretched out, the pieces are curved out within this measurement. The large middle figure measures 4 1/2".
Necklace is signed C. Tasha on the back of the largest figure.
7 figures in all, each well sculpted with g...
There are not many peacock eye items available on any given day. Antique Circa 1910 Art Nouveau or Edwardian era, hat scarf stick pin with a brilliant green blue peacock eye glass cab bezel set against an Arts & Crafts style "serrated" edged brass setting.
2 3/4",
Cab is 12mm X 8mm in nice preowned still very wearable vintage condition.
$9 US Priority/Ins/track or Free with USA Ck or USPS MO.
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Large and exceptional handcrafted brutalist mixed metal kinetic necklace
1970
Pendant - 3" x 4"
Chain - 25"
Unmarked
Excellent condition
A pair of vintage modernist earrings by Winifred Mason Chenet in copper and brass.
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 two parts, the top is smooth polished copper and the bottom has a coiled brass overlay. Chenet used some o...
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.
Circa 1900 sash ornament that can be worn as brooch pin with wide "C" catch. The green 14mm oval art glass mottled stone, made to resemble apple green jade and referred to as Chinese peking glass, is bezel set amidst a lattice dome and highly ornate designs. You should see the globules within which is what makes this a very collectible simulated stone.
Substantial @ 3" x 2" & weighs 21 grams.
$11 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with USA Ck or USPS MO.
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Rosette-shaped, with extensive white metal wirework on the front. There is a secure C-clasp on the back, as well as a hinged bail for wearing as a pendant. The piece is probably Chinese. It is marked Hand Made on the back and measures 2 1/8 inches in diameter. Weight: 25.6 grams
Superb simplicity: elegant bronze and enamel brooch with a stylized profile in a circle, clearly inspired by the Bauhaus logotype created by Oskar Schlemmer. Unsigned, probably French, c 1930. Diameter "1 / 2.4 cm. Condition: fine.
Ed Wiener modernist silver, brass and copper abstract pendant
1950
2 1/2" diameter
Very good vintage condition with patina
Signed on verso
Chunky and heavy bronze cocktail ring with an offset pearl. Size 8. Measures approx: 1" across with the sides of the ring measuring 3/4". Weighs 23 grams. Unmarked. Excellent vintage condition.
This clamper bracelet is circa 1940's. It measures 4" from top to bottom. The hinge is 3/4" long. I have not seen many Mexican, of this type in brass. The design is wonderful. The colorful abalone looks lovely in brass. The inside is marked HECHO EN MEXICO. It is in great condition.
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).
Anders Andersen modernist pewter necklace
1960's
Denmark
Pendant - 2 1/2" long x 2" wide
Neck chain - 26" in circumference
Very good vintage condition
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.
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
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 copper cuff with deep patination and a leaf-like design of crimped and scored edges. Bright, convex, circular motifs contrast nicely with the darkened surface, with curled terminals. The cuff is unmarked. It measures 1 ¾ inches wide with an internal circumference of a little over 7 1/2 inches; the gap measures 1 1/8 inches across.
Circa 1900 brass sash pin with Art Nouveau meandering lines on Arts & Crafts weight construction and an old C catch. Showing the bezel set facet amber glass stones often seen on George N. Steere or GNS & CO work.
While not his usual figural critter piece, this brooch displays the same finish, same size and color stone (25mm x 15mm), reticulated metal design.
Seasoned collectors familiar with Steere's work often embrace his unsigned pieces.
Solid construction, heft and Art Nouveau lin...
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 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.
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 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.
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
Vintage Necklace will look Smashing on Your New Red Dress! Eight Bright Red Hexagon, eight 1 1/8" black pentagon shape and & 16 sharply faceted 5mm black beads interspaced
with Japanned finish metal chain for a total of 39".
Just Super condition! bo.
$9 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
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Industrian Argentina modernist brass statement necklace
1970
Should fit a 15" neck
Center element measures 7" long
Weight - 137 grams
Labeled
Great condition
