All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1342691 (stock #3599)
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Art Smith modernist nickel silver "Three Hole" bracelet

1950

Interior circumference - 6 5/8" including a rear opening of 1"

3" tall

Weight - 69 grams

Unmarked

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1326712 (stock #4016)
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Jon Havener modernist sterling silver and leather necklace with unique granulated surface treatment

Late 20th century

Pendant element measures - 3 1/2" x 3"

Should fit a 15 1/2" - 16" neck

Overall length from clasp to bottom of pendant - 9"

Weight - 175 grams

Stamped Havener, sterling in block letters

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1044577 (stock #2468)
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Ed Wiener - rare modernist brooch

Original blackened patina

2 3/4" 1"

Marked Ed Wiener sterling

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #731167 (stock #MD0461)
carol lane
$375.00
STUDY of 6 signed hand made one of a kind brooches and/or pendants by the estate of MARCI ZELMANOFF, US modernist artist who worked in various arts, including jewelry. Each is signed and made of silver, brass, and copper. All in excellent condition except for some wear marks in the background copper. Presented here are # 4-5-6 chronologically...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1340801 (stock #3588)
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Art Smith modernist jewelry silver necklace/choker dubbed "Paraspiral"

Exquisite hand wrought form - very rare in silver

1950

Measures approximately 2" at tallest point

Diameter approximately 5" x 4 3/4", should fit a 14 or 14 1/2" neck

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #739152 (stock #2036)
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Rare and important Elsa Freund hammered sterling silver torque, double-tiered fringe design.

Internal diameter: 5 1/4", fringe drops: 3".

Accompanied by letter and drawing of authentication from the artist.

Unmarked.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #730951 (stock #MD0460)
carol lane
$375.00
Group of 6 in a study of hand-signed, in script, mixed metal brooches and/or pendants by the late MARCI ZELAMNOFF and from her estate. They are presented separately and made between 1979-1980. Each is one of a kind and are presented in chronological order. Born in 1942 in Philadelphia, she attended the Rhode Island School of Design and studied with Brent Kingston and Olaf Skoogers. She was a painter, sculptor, and silversmith...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #768727 (stock #2092)
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Art Smith modernist brass necklace

Unique and rare custom designed object

6 1/2" x 8 1/2", center drop: 5" x 1 1/4"

Excellent vintage condition

Marked twice

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1237668 (stock #2925)
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Art Smith modernist sterling necklace and bracelet set w/amethyst

Sterling silver choker and bracelet

Choker measures appx. 3 7/8" x 4" interior diameter

Bracelet measures appx. 2 1/8" x 2 1/8" interior diameter

Large amethyst orb measures 3/4" in diameter

Lot weight - 49 grams

Necklace signed

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #1313890 (stock #JJ1927)
A rare early, large figural sterling silver pendant by Sam Kramer. Looks like an abstract man, maybe even a pirate. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom on the front of his leg. Heavy and substantial. Fine example of his work.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1349454 (stock #JJ2379)
A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a layered amoeba shape with a taxidermy eye. Measures about a 6 3/4 - 7. Face of ring measures 1" long and 7/8" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark twice and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy sterling. Great MCM design. Sam Kramer's taxidermy designs are highly collectible and rare.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1389787 (stock #JJ3276)
An amazing sterling French Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has three large jewels in varying shades of purple and pink and one small purple stone on the other end. Not sure if they are stones or art glass. May be amethyst.

Measures 7" around the inside with an opening of 2". Can be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" at the widest. Has darkened textured areas in contrast to shiny polished sterling...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1415704 (stock #JJ3746)
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.

Measures approximately 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 1 1/2" at the widest. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. The Ed Wiener is partially struck but still legible. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Iconic Ed Wiener design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1442267 (stock #JJ3965)
A silver necklace with six small and one large fused glass on clay jewels by noted modernist jeweler, Elsa Freund, (1912-2001).

Measures about 15" around. Central drop measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. This drop is signed Elsa on the back.

Classic Elsaramics sparkling amber colored jewels. Hook closure on the back fastens securely. A necklace extender could be added to the clasp if needed. Has a little tarnish. Lays wonderfully on the collar...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1413118 (stock #JJ3677)
A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, with an erotic theme. Depicts two hands holding breasts.

Measures about a 5 1/2. Face of ring measures 7/8" long and 1/2" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches, some wear to the surface and tarnish. Heavy sterling.

Great MCM design. Haven't seen this design before. Sam Kramer's designs are highly collectible and rare.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1457130 (stock #JJ4206)
A rare hand wrought modernist link bracelet and matching earrings in Sterling Silver by the well respected jewelry teacher and author, Philip Morton. He is the author of the book "Contemporary Jewelry" where he demonstrates jewelry making techniques and highlights talented and noteworthy artisans. He helped found the Society of North American Goldsmiths in 1968.

Bracelet measures 7 1/4" long and 5/8" at the widest. Hook closure fastens securely...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1431378
A spectacular bracelet by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs comprised of six sterling silver wired wrapped irregular shaped polished stones including amethyst, white quartz, rose quartz, rutilated quartz, aquamarine and citrine. The bracelet measures 8 1/2 " end to end but because of the thickness of the stones, it fits a wrist of 7- 7 1/2" or so. The stones are beautiful and smooth with lots of natural inclusions. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1335178 (stock #3560)

Antonio Fallaci modernist sterling silver buckle bracelet

Italy

Mid 20th century

Substantial and well crafted this bracelet weighs a hefty 63.50 grams

7 1/2" long x slightly over 1/2" wide

Marked A.F., Italy, Brev, 900

Very good vintage condition