All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #687342 (stock #1015)

Robert Larin, Canadian modernist.

Pewter bracelet.

1 1/4" x 6 5/8".

Condition - excellent.

Marked R. Larin in script.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1471193 (stock #JJ4512)
A vintage sterling silver necklace or collar by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. Made up of three connected graduated neck rings with hammered texture. They are curved so lay nicely on the collar bone. Connected on each side by a small ring.

Measures about 12" around the inside of the smallest one with an opening of 1 1/2". Can be adjusted. Can be stretched open a little to put on.

Signed Pearson at one end and Sterling on the other...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1474733 (stock #JJ4604)
An abstract sterling silver pendant made of thick lightly hammered twisted wire by NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig.

The pendant measures 2 1/2" long including the bale and 1 1/2" across. Currently suspended from a black silky cord but would look great on a thick chain or neck ring. Has a large bale so would accommodate either.

Signed on the underside of the pendant with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Layered for an interesting 3D effect...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1286765 (stock #3091)

Peter Fingesten modernist sterling silver brooch

1 1/2" x 1 11/16"

Weight - 16.28 grams

Marked on reverse

Very good condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1399143 (stock #JJ3328)
A sterling silver abstract brooch by the MCM jeweler, Martin Lasak who studied under Joseph Skinger.

Measures 2 1/8" long and 1 3/4" across. Marked Sterling Lasak. Rollover clasp holds securely. Lightly hammered. Has some minor tarnish.

Fine craftsmanship. Unique design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1473045 (stock #JJ3420/4207)
Silverman's Selected Antiques
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Two brooches by Ed Levin are available. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The first one is a modernist sterling silver brooch in a figure eight design with a coral and pearl bead. Measures 1 5/8" long and 1/2" wide. Marked LEVIN and Sterling. This is an earlier mark. Mid 20th Century. Fine condition. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

The second brooch is a sterling swirl. Measures 1 5/8" across and 1 5/8" high. Has a secure rollover clasp...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #771659 (stock #2095)

Marci Zelmanoff - born 1942, Philadelphia.

Zelmanoff studied at the Rhode Island school of Design and received a MFA at Southern Illinois University.

Her primary influences were her teachers, Brent Kington and Olaf Skoogfors.

Oversized mixed metal brooch - abstract textured collage.

3 1/4" x 3 1/2"

Very good vintage condition.

Hand signed and dated - June 3, 1979.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1940 item #1152235 (stock #JJ642)
An important early brooch of sterling silver by the acclaimed American modernist jeweler, Margaret De Patta. Measures 3" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Early incised maker's mark. Circa 1935. Heavy layered sterling in an abstract floral design. Wonderful condition, with some very minor surface scratches and tarnish. Missing the rollover bar on the clasp. Slight bend on the pin. A similar De Patta brooch can be seen in the Philips de Pury Design Auction dated May 24, 2007, lot number 189...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1455643 (stock #4095)

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver statement ring

Mid 20th century

Face - 2" x 1 1/4"

Size 6

Weight - 14 grams

Marked Cooke, Sterling on verso

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1425082 (stock #3662)

Ed Wiener modernist sterling and coral bead earrings

1950

1 3/4" long

Weight - 5 grams

Marked sterling

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #277289 (stock #md0360)
carol lane
$110.00
Modernist sterling and ebony ring by Puig Doria ring, Spain, c.1970's. Signed "PUIG DORIA MADE IN SPAIN" and is in fair condition. Is size 5 1/2 and the front measures 9/16" long by 1/2" wide......$10 for insured USA shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #184647 (stock #md0333)
carol lane
$125.00
Large, hand made silver enamel pendant signed "ORVIN", c. 1960's. Lovely modernist enamel design in blues, greens brown and orange. Measures 3 1/" by 1 1/2" and is in excellent condition......$8 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1412644 (stock #JJ3584)
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler.

Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 5/8". Marked TENDLER Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and tarnish. There is a small area on the side of the wire that is a little flattened, but may be original.

Nice contrast of wide and thin sterling. Well crafted, quality piece.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1405705 (stock #3503)

S. Zilka stelring and art glass pendant/brooch

Made in Israel

Pendant measures - 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"

Torque should fit a 14 3/4" neck

Weight - 59 grams

Marked S. Zilka, 925, Made in Israel

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #724910 (stock #2003)

Modernist Sterling Disc Brooch Pendant

Betty Cooke

c.1960s

Excellent condition

2 3/8" x 1 1/2"

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1492222 (stock #JJ4995)
A rare early, molten sterling silver brooch by Sam Kramer. Has lots of layers and different contrasting textures.

Measures 1 5/8" high and 1 3/8" wide.

Signed with an impressed mushroom and sterling on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Heavy and substantial. Weighs 24 gr.

Fine example of his work.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #1450567 (stock #3762)

Ed Wiener modernist sterling, copper and rutilated quartz brooch

Late 1940s to 1950s

2 3/8" x 2 1/4"

Weight - 22 grams

Marked Ed Wiener, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition retaining the original oxidation

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #461210 (stock #3859*)

Large American Modernist Sterling Spiral Brooch

Ed Wiener

c.1948

Excellent condition

3" x 2 3/4"