A vintage sterling silver modernist ring by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Reminds us of an abstract spiderweb. Measures about a size 7 but is adjustble. Top measures 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/4" high. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925H for sterling, Town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Very nice condition. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.
A modernist sterling silver bracelet by Ed Levin with a spiral design.
Measures about 8" around and about 1" at the widest. Marked © Ed Levin and Sterling. Somewhat adjustable due to the open design.
Fine condition, has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.
Classic Levin design. We don't think this is available for purchase new anymore. Catches the light when it moves!
A very unique hand wrought large pendant in sterling silver, reminds us of a large paperclip. Made from a thick curled sterling wire. Signed M. Bowles Sterling and Hand Wrought on the back.
The pendant measures 3" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. It is in fine condition with some minor surface scratches. The pendant alone weighs 19 gr.
It is suspended from a silver neck ring, (probably sterling) which measures about 15" around and has a secure hook closure...
A modernist sterling silver hand wrought cuff bracelet signed 'AR' in a design reminiscent of the work of Arthur King. Has polished 'globs' of silver along the edges and surrounding the multiple cut outs. The polished sterling contrasts with the oxidized darker areas for an interesting effect.
Measures about 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1". Fits me comfortably and I have an average wrist. It is pretty stiff and doesn't have much give.
Marked AR Sterling on the inside of one end...
A vintage sterling silver modernist ring by Owe Johansson, made in Finland. Reminds us of an abstract volcano.
Currently measures about a size 8 but due to the nature of the open shank it is adjustable.
Top measures 7/8" wide and 1 1/8" long.
Marked with the hallmark signature for Owe Johansson, 925S for sterling, and Made in Finland.
Fine condition.
Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.
An early and fine signed Coro Art Deco sterling silver necklace with marquisites c1920-30. This stylish 17-3/4" necklace has a springring catch and a 1-1/8 x 5/8" center drop with a large marcasite stone; it is signed STERLING CORO on the drop and STERLING on the loop. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
restrike Maria Theresa Thaler Silver Pendant Tribal pendant with bells, from Yemin Oman, coin silver 83-85% silver from what is known about these types of coins. Originally from 1780 but were created unto the early 20th c. This pendant has tribal silver bail for a good-sized silver chain the bottom has cast silver bells most match. Weight 40G coin and lower bail is 2.25" overall l 3"
A well crafted sterling silver cuff bracelet with a prong set faceted sapphire jewel. Heavy sterling abstract design. It could be some sort of creature with a sapphire eye, but not sure.
Hand wrought sterling with a thick overlay. Slightly tapered at the ends.
Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Measures 3/4" at the widest. Can be adjusted slightly.
Marked Sterling multiple times on the inside...
An early Coro Art Deco era sterling silver marcasites drop design necklace from the 1920s 1930. This angular Industrial Art Deco beauty is 17-3/4" long in the lavaliere type with a main center drop. It has a spring-ring clasp, the central drop is 1" deep and it is stamped STERLING CORO. The bright flower in the centre of the beautiful if severe lines is a nice romantic touch. It weighs 7.2 grams...
A modernist 830 silver ring with a brutalist design from Sweden. Has 5 square shaped cut outs and contrasting textures across the top. The top is a raised disk that sits on 2 arms and measures 7/8" across.
Currently measures size 7, but is adjustable.
Marked with the three crowns national mark, 830 for the silver content and S for the silver standard.
Has minor tarnish. There are two tiny cut marks on the back of the shank.
Quality piece. Fine modernist design.
A lightly hammered sterling silver brooch with a green oval cabochon, (possibly jade). Measures 1 3/8" across and 5/8" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked sterling on the back. Fine work, well crafted.
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...
A sterling silver necklace in an Arts and Crafts Celtic design.
The necklace is not marked, but the clasp is marked 925 for sterling and also has a tiny mark, maybe a stylized 'S' that we can't identify.
Central pendant measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/4" high including the dangle. Necklace measures 17 1/2" long. Has a spring clasp that holds securely.
Warm patina, quality piece.
An elegant Edwardian period baisse-taille white enamel and sterling silver brooch with fine engine turning and gold inlay, circa 1910. This antique 2" across pin was made by Blackinton of North Attleboro, Massachusetts (1862-1967), It was constructed from French baisse-taille enamel on sterling mounted with a pin assembly with a safety catch. The bright gold flowers and wreath inlaid on the brooch set it off beautifully against the engine-turned design under the enamel...
An early Skonvirke 826 silver brooch with a moth motif. Signed on the back with what looks like stylized HKC in a shield and 826 S for the silver standard. Most probably from Denmark. 826 was the silver standard used in Denmark at the time.
Measures 1" in diameter. Has an older 'C' clasp which holds securely. May have had a repair to the hinge at some point.
Fine condition, warm patina. Wonderfully crafted. Classic Arts and Crafts design.
A modernist sterling silver brooch with a black orb by Sigi Pineda. The orb may be onyx.
Measures 2 7/8" long and almost 1/2" at the widest. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Also marked with what looks like design number 304.
Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.
A rare example.
A detailed modernist bracelet in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy Vidal.
Measures 7" long and 1 3/8" wide. Fold over clasp holds securely.
Has the 3V maker's mark, introduced in 1970, also known as the flower mark on the back.
Fine example of Canadian MCM design.
A modernist lightly hammered sterling silver double wire neck collar by Ed Levin.
Measures 12" around with an opening of 2". Flexible so can be opened wider to put on. Sits just above the collar bone.
Signed © Ed Levin, and STER. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.
Unusual Ed Levin design. Haven't seen this neck ring before.
Fabulous and glam clipback earrings in 900 silver with a gold wash, in Etruscan style with applied wirework and coin form drops. Marked 900. Vintage, from an estate, 1970s or earlier. 3 1/2
inches long and 1 5/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. All drops are present. Photos enlarged to show detail.
A vintage modernist 830 silver pendant by the noted silversmith from Norway, A. K. Pettersen whose work is signed with a stylized AKP.
Made of 830 silver, which was widely used as a silver standard in Scandinavian countries, this pendant measures 1 1/2" across and 3 3/4" long including the fringe. Has what appears to be the original 23" chain. The pendant has four dangles for lots of movement.
The pendant is marked 830S and with the stylized AKP mark...
Oystein Balle sterling and enamel brooch
Norway
1950's
Diameter - 1 3/4"
Very good vintage condition
A sterling silver hammered bangle bracelet by Guglielmo Cini. Probably from when the company was in Boston. Has an Arts and Crafts feel. Even the edges are hammered for a shimmering effect.
Measures 7 7/8" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Weighs 30 Gr, thick sterling.
Marked CINI Sterling in block letters.
In very nice condition with a warm patina, and some minor surface scratches and tarnish. Nice weight and well crafted.
A modernist sterling silver brooch with two raised sterling 'pearls' and a raised sterling bar by Sigi Pineda. Design number 54. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 54, and Eagle #3. Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has minor surface scratches. Interesting contrast of oxidized and shiny sterling. A very beautiful brooch by a talented artisan.
A beautiful sterling silver and purple crystal sautoir necklace circa 1920s...
A striking sterling silver buckle with an overlay depicting a Pre Columbian creature by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi.
Signed G. Laffi Peru and 925. Has two layers of sterling.
Measures 2 1/2" long in total and 1 1/8" high. Can accommodate a belt 1" wide. Has a swivel with teeth to hold the belt in place.
Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches. There is a small crimp to one corner.
Well made and unique. You don't see many buckle...
A triangular sterling silver modernist bracelet by Jondell, Mexico. Measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 9 1/2" around the outside. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Slips onto my average size wrist easily.
Marked Jondell, Mexico and 925. Although it is hollow, it is made from thick sterling and has a substantial feel.
In fine condition with minor scuffs.
Cool, sleek design.
This great ring is adjustable in size. It features a central, 18 karat gold Mexican character, surrounded by sterling silver and a colorful Mexican motif in enamel. The top is slightly convex and measures 1" x 3/4". It is marked 18K and 925. It is in excellent condition.
A vintage heavy sterling silver hand made brooch with a prong set striated art glass 'jewel'. Measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/4" high. Marked Sterling on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Well crafted, striking design.
A vintage brooch and matching screw back earrings by noted silversmith Emily A. Day in a three dimensional curled leaf design.
The brooch measures 1 7/8" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. The rollover clasp holds securely.
The earrings measure 1 3/8" long and 7/8" at the widest. They are opposites so frame the face when worn. The screw backs hold securely.
Signed EA DAY, and Sterling at the back of the brooch and sterling on the screw backs. Have a warm patina.
Nice weight and high q...
A modernist sterling silver pendant with a bezel set tan tumbled agate by Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson of Iceland. Signed JENS and 925S.
Pendant measures about 2" long and 1 1/4" across at the widest.
Currently strung on a black cord but would also work on a neck ring or thick chain. Interesting contrast of smooth and textured surfaces.
Fine example of Icelandic modernist design.
An amazing piece of mid century modernist hand wrought jewelry.
This bronze or patinated brass pendant measures 3 1/2" long and 2" across. Has thick sterling wire around the edge and a curved design on each end. Interesting hammered texture.
There is some tarnish and a little wear to the bronze patina. Has a large bale so will also accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.
Fine contrasting of textures, interesting design.
A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Erik Granit with two layered lobes that curve towards the center. Made in Finland.
The pendant is marked on the inside of the bale with the conjoined EG logo, Crown, 925, and U7 for 1973. Also marked with 925 again, Sterling and Finland. Additionally it is marked E Granit & Co. Design Jewellery.
Measures 2 1/2" tall with the long bale and 1 7/8" across. Also is 3/4" thick.
Currently strung on a 19" sterling chain that has a secure...
An Art Nouveau Kerr sterling thistle brooch circa 1900. This sterling silver pin is by Kerr (1880s-1927) and it in the form of a large stylized thistle. This 2-1/8" x 1-1/2" brooch is of hollow construction with very high relief detail; it has the axe mark for Kerr and it is stamped STERLING and 1941 model number. It weighs 12.6 grams, it has a safety catch and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a crease to the silver on t...
A three dimensional 916 silver brooch in an Arts and Crafts design by Holger Lindstrom, (1937-1968), Helsinki Finland. Has a concave oxidized center and four pointed onyx bezel set cabochons. There are textured recessed areas around each stone for an interesting contrast.
This hand crafted brooch measures 1 5/8" in diameter and about 3/8" high.
Marked with HGL for the maker, 916H for the silver content, boat for Helsinki and L7 for 1964.
Has an earlier style 'C' clasp which hold...
A well crafted, hand wrought sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design.
Measures about 2 1/2" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a double prong clasp with a squeeze closure that holds securely. Was probably a fur clip originally .
Warm patina, fine condition.
A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant by the Danish silversmith Johannes Larsen, (Skaelskor active 1977-1984).
Has four dangles suspended from a geometric central pendant. The pendant is marked Sterling and J.La. It measures 2 1/2" across and 1 1/4" high. Chain measures 24" long and has a secure spring clasp. The clasp is marked Sterling with some other hallmarks that are too tiny to read. Has minor surface scratches.
Sleek modernist design.