A vintage Tulip bracelet in sterling silver designed by the Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen, #100B. This bracelet was purchased in Denmark and comes with the original box from the store on Østergade in Copenhagen.
Measures 7 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Weighs 25 gr. Has a round box closure that holds securely. Additionally it has a fold over safety catch.
In fine condition with a warm patina. The light hammering is just wonderful...
Confident in his prowess as a warrior and comfortable in his ceremonial attire this Margot de Taxco silver and enamel Aztec figure can be enjoyed both as a brooch as well as a pendant. Though experimentation with the art of enameling started while Margot was still part of the Los Castillo workshop, it was after her divorce with Antonio that she focused on perfecting it in her own, independent taller. And perfect it she did...
This signed Matilde Poulat necklace lays beautifully and is a statement maker at 1.5in. tall and 17in. wearable length. This is a pre-1960 signage with patent, registration, Matl and Mexico no eagle. The quality workmanship is further demonstrated with a weight of 131 grams. Matl lovers should include this in their collection, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A sterling silver hand wrought large brooch with a central bezel set carnelian cabochon.
Measures 2" square. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked Sterling. Fine condition with a dark patina.
Classic Arts and Crafts motif.
A Mexican sterling silver torque necklace with a single cubic zirconia. This vintage 1980 era Modern design sterling silver necklace currently measures 4- 7/8" from centre to opening and approximately 4 7/8" at the widest (measurements taken from inside of necklace). These necklaces are usually adjusted by the wearer. It is 3/4" at its widest section just to the right of the bezel-set cubic zirconia. The opening at the necklace back is currently 3 3/8"...
An Edwardian gilt silver ("vermeil") locket enhanced with bright turquoise blue guilloche enamel. The starburst design of the champleve is enhanced with gilt accents in the enamel. The locket retains the original insert frames on both sides...
Heavy gauge sterling necklace by MARGOT DE TAXCO, Mexico, c.1948. Made of riveted links(see back closeup photo), this beautifully constructed necklace is in excellent condition. Never seen this interesting leaf-type design before. It measures 15" long by 1/2" wide and is signed "MARGOT DE TAXCO A 5612 bellmark".......$20 for insured US shipping.
Unusual early repoussed silver and amethyst pin, Mexico,c.1930. Very early, it is a combination of colonial and Taxco silver designs. Of good size and weight, it measures 3" wide by 1 1/4" wide and is signed "MEXICO SILVER". In good condition, but each silver ball has some dents. Strong beautiful design....$8 for insured USA shipping.
Rare modernist earrings by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee, a husband and wife team who created unique jewelry in their studio from the late 1940s until the 1970s. The minimalist aesthetic sterling silver earrings are circa 1950s, and feature discs each decorated by a single silver sphere. The earrings are screw-backs, and the tops measure .75" in diameter. Signed "Sterling, Burkee." Excellent vintage condition.
The "Silver by Tono" hallmark dates this supremely rare piece 1948-1953.
This is a book-piece design, shown on p. 89 of Silver Seduction. Composed of two fuchsia flowers with hand-carved jade along with leaves, the larger flower dangles to allow this pin different looks depending on how the pin is hung...
One of the better known "less celebrated" maestros of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance, AEM (or, as I like to refer to him, AE Heart because of the heart-shaped M that hugs the signature's other two initials) lived and worked in Mexico City. Of good weight and exhibiting very good craftsmanship, AEM's jewelry often emulate pieces by his more famous contemporaries but he created many original designs himself as well...
The rectangular panel of this silver pin has interesting, different textures on back and front. The panel is curved and scalloped along the top and bottom edges with tiny beads and blocks in the mold, creating a quite complex design. The cabochon chrysoprase is prong set above a circular opening, bisected with a flattened silver rod. The rollover clasp is secure; the back of the pin indicates .835 silver. The pin measures 1 ¾ inches long (including the rod) and 1 1/8 inches wide.
This bracelet was signed and crafted by Enrique Ledesma with obsidian stones. Ledesma was known during the Spratling era to be expert at the stone inlay work. This bracelet is one inch tall and 7 inches. long. There are no cracks, dents or repairs as it has been a well cared for treasure. The weight is 68 grams heavy and shows itself with a rich presence that can be worn with anything.
Tony Papp sterling silver clip back earrings
These sleek and beautifully rendered earrings date from the 1980s
2" x 1"
Weight - 35 grams
Marked PAPP, sterling
Excellent condition
Tony Papp was the son of Joseph Papp, the renowned director of the New York Shakespeare Festival. He developed a fascination for jewelry as a form of wearable art during his time at the Parsons School of Design...
UnoAerre modernist sterling silver buckle bracelet
Italy
1970
Interior circumference - 7"
2 3/8" x 2 1/2"
Center buckle element - 1 1/2" tall
Weight - 69.52 grams
Very good vintage condition with minor scattered surface scratches
Los Castillo was masterful in the execution of these heavy repousse fly wings. The brooch measures 2.5in. by 2.75in. and sports 2 beautiful green stones and no damage anywhere. Weight is 29 grams. Properly hallmarked with the old linear marks this is collector quality and rare.
Double-sided period art nouveau clover design sterling pill box by Unger Brothers, Newark, c.1895. Can be worn with ring to attach a chain at top. Lovely scalloped opening and measures 1 3/4" diameter by 15/16" deep. Signed "UB STERLING 925 FINE UB" in excellent condition with small dent(1/4" long) at top near ring. If worn to lid side showing, dent will not be seen.....$11 for insured USA shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.
Large and beautiful period art nouveau sterling woman's face pin by William B. Kerr, Newark, New Jersey, c.1890. The design shows a woman's face with long hair and flowers. Represents the large size, measuring 2 5/8" by 2 1/4" and is in excellent condition. Signed "STERLING #1297 KERR mark", the closure is the original "c" link. Very beautiful and generous period art nouveau jewelry.....$14 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
A modernist sterling silver brooch with a large raw amethyst stone by Charles H. Cole who signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling. Active 1930s-50s. Measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" wide. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Hand made piece. Pretty purple color.
Handmade sterling and turquoises pin with retro/modernist design by Maurice, possibly French, c.1960's. Quite large and made of heavy gauge silver, it measures 4" long by 2" wide. The design is a retro floral bow, but, is executed in modernist style. It is signed "MAURICE STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Has an interesting texture which is slightly gold in color. Exciting piece....$9 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.
Circa mid-century, this necklace was produced by Tane Orfebres of Mexico City. Tane, founded in the 1950's, is referred to as the "Tiffany's of Mexico". This is one of their earlier pieces.
It's an exceptional and rare necklace, with a huge center pendulum drop which swing freely. There are four sections to the collar, which hooks together at the rear. This is a true statement piece, and one which will not fail to be instantly noticed.
Closed inside circumference is 15"...
These Mod earrings dangle 1 3/4". They are 3/4" at their widest. The eyes are translucent: a dark purple. They are in great condition.
Uni David Andersen impressive sterling and agate necklace
Designer - Liv Solnor Rogan
Norway
1970
Large ovoid stone with a luminous deep carnelian - like color set in a beautifully handcrafted sterling frame measuring 3" x 3" total
Chain - 20"
Marked on reverse Uni, DA, 925s, INV L.S.R., handmade
Excellent condition
A sterling silver heavy, modernist pendant in a brutalist style possibly designed by Henning Koppel for the Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From. Have not been able to find any other designer with HK hallmark.
This unusual pendant is made from rough oxidized and smooth polished layers of sterling. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thicker chain or neck ring. Currently strung on a black leather cord.
Marked with the stylized conjoined HK, From and 925S on the back...
Ottaviani sterling and enamel necklace.
16" outstretched, pendant - 2 1/2" x 1 5/8".
Condition - very good.
Scottish jewelry pin fashioned in sterling silver in the form of a basket hilt sword set with agates. Marked "sterling". :Early 20th century. Size: 2 5/8" length. Working clasp.
This great brooch / pin / pendant has a diameter of 1 1/2". It is slightly convex. The turquoise stone is inlaid (not enamel), very nicely. The back is marked TAXCO 925 STERLING (blurry) in a circle with very blurry initials of silversmith in the middle. The eagle assay mark is number 3, very lightly stamped.
A vintage modernist sterling silver Komsekule Magic Ball pendant by Frank and Regine Juhls of Norway. Three dimensional orb with 5 dangling rings. This is a traditional Sami design.
Measures about 1 3/8" long including the bale and 1 1/8" across.
Signed Kautokeino F...
Circa mid-century, this quatrefoil pendant necklace is the work of "JVL". This master silversmith produced work for Antonio Pineda. I have had this exact design cosigned with both "JVL" and the Antonio Pineda crown hallmark. This necklace is not stamped with the Antonio crown hallmark, but the quality and craftsmanship are identical to the Antonio.
The pendant is exquisitely hand-wrought, with four thick onyx half moons surrounding a complex silver design. Pendant hangs on a velvet rope/cord,...
This mid-century bracelet is a superb hand-wrought piece produced by Miguel Garcia Martinez for Rancho Alegre.
Plateria Rancho Alegre opened in 1956 by Pedro Pérez. Pérez had been a shop manager for William Spratling prior to establishing Rancho Alegre. The shop carried work from many designers and silversmiths. Miguel Garcia Martinez was the primary designer.
This is a huge bracelet, with intricate, exquisitely executed silverwork and a multi-dimensional Pre-Columbian warrior design.
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Gorgeous Rancho Allegre style silver and cabochon amethyst pin, c.1939. Large heavy gauge silver pin measures 3" by 1 3/4" and has decorative applied silver design with 7/8" dark cabochon amethyst at center. Signed "SILVER MEXICO", it is in excellent condition......$9 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
This wonderful, little pin / brooch depicts a map of The Province. It reads NOVA SCOTIA in sterling silver, including the Nova Scotia Peninsula, (Nova Scotia, Canada), its bays and other bodies of water. The back has a C-catch and is marked STERLING with a maker's mark I cannot distinguish. Circa 1950's, it is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
A Les Baker sterling & blue gem turquoise Southwest pendant. This well-made 1-3/8 x 3/4" silver pendant has a leaf, ribbon and flower of silver and it has a teardrop blue gem turquoise stone with a pyrite inclusion. This beauty weighs 6.3 grams, it has the STERLING L Thunderbird B mark for Les Baker (1935-2014) and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are note...
This mid-century Salvador Teran bracelet features a silver man in the moon and star which appears to be floating against the darkened background, framed in a silver bezel of varying sides and angles.
It's a seldom seen design and a standout piece. Has a large presence on the wrist.
Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 1/2". Width in front is 1 5/8".
Weight is 64.7 grams.
Signed and hallmarked "Salvador Sterling Mexico", with the eagle assay 36 and design # 125.
Industria Argentina exceptional and large modernist sterling silver and enamel necklace
Mid 20th century
Pendant measures 3 1/8" x 1 3/4"
Necklace should measures 17" long
Weight - a solid and hefty 63 grams
Very good vintage condition
Hallmarks pictured
A vintage 1920s-30s Art Deco 1-1/4 x 5/8" silver pendant and 34-1/2" silver chain with springring catch. The pendant is stamped HB STE and it has a teardrop shaped black celluloid stone topped with a silve leaf with marquisites. The chain ends in a springring catch which joins with the pendant's loop; it is stamped ECCO STERLING on the loop. This item weighs 7.1 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than so...