Catalog (799)

Betty Cooke sterling silver necklace

Pendant measures a large 5" across

Necklace should fit a 16" neck

Weight - 30 grams

A modern interpretation of her vintage design

Marked COOKE

Excellent condition

Hermann Siersbøl - Denmark

This stunning necklace was designed and crafted by Hermann Siersbøl

Mid 20th century

Stamped 925s HS

28" long

Pendant - 2 1/2" x 2 3/4"

Weight 73 grams

Excellent Vintage Condition

John Hardy sterling silver bracelet

Tallest link measures 2 1/2" tall

Inner circumference - 6" plus a rear gap of almost 1"

This exceptional statement bracelet weighs a hefty 182 grams

Bracelet is of a flexible construction

Marked 925 and John Hardy hallmark

Excellent condition

Sterling silver artisan mask necklace

Made in Mexico

1930s

16" long

Center mask measures 2" x 2"

Weight - 67 grams

Marked made in Mexico and etched Mexico sterling on verso

Excellent vintage condition

Arts and Crafts bronze bookends in the form of stylized goats

These well-sculpted pieces retain the original applied green patina

7 1/2" tall x 4" x 4"

In very good antique condition

Unsigned

Goats feature prominently in the ancient mythology of many cultures and are depicted as symbols of fertility, abundance, good luck and aggression

Franz Bergmann - 1898 - 1977, Vienna, Austria to San Francisco, CA

Watercolor

1950

Dimensions - Image - 14" x 19", Frame - 22" x 27" Excellent condition

Studied - The National Academy of Art in Vienna

Short History - In 1926 Bergmann traveled to the United States eventually settling in San Francisco. There he painted murals, and his biggest commission was a series of murals for the Golden Gate International Exposition in 1939.

Bergmann was am...

Pal Kepenyes brass/bronze sculpture of an elephant crafted from milagros

20th century

Milagros are charms used for protection and for good luck. The word Milagro in Spanish means “miracle” or “surprise” and people in the past and present use milagros as symbols to wish others good luck, good health, and hope for the future.

The sculpture stands 7 3/4" at tallest point 6 1/2" across x 2 1/2" wide at base.

Excellent unrestored condition

Signed in...

Alice Williamson modernist enamel brooch

1955

3" x 2"

Excellent condition

Vivianna Torun sterling and rutilated quartz dew drop necklace

Mid 20th century

The torque neck piece should fit a 16 1/2" neck

The rutilated quartz drop measures 3" long while the stone itself is 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" wide at its widest point

Weight - 60 grams

Each element is marked Torun and Georg Jensen

This necklace is in excellent condition, the stone is a nice size with substantial rutile

Torun - Winner of the prestigious Lunning prize ...

Georg Jensen sterling silver ring depicting an eagle set in a shadow box

A well caved eagle with sharp details and Celtic knots gracing the sides

Face measures 3/4" x 5/8"

Size - 8 1/2

Weight - a solid 16 grams

Commissioned by the Franklin Mint in 1982

Marked - sterling, 925, Denmark, 1982 and "for the Franklin Mint" with a Georg Jensen hallmark

Excellent condition

A Macchie bowl

c 1942

Made by Venini & C.

Designer - Carlo Scarpa

Cased glass, clear with a light amber cast

Fused cherry red and green spots

Marked: Venini ITALIA etched

Excellent condition

Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver necklace

Designer - Bent Exner

Mid 20th century

Denmark

Neck chain - 32"

Circular pendant- 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Weight - a solid and substantial 72 grams

This is a well-made, heavy and elegant necklace

Marked Hans Hansen, 925s, Denmark

Excellent condition

Relo design modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet watch

Germany

1970

Mechanical wind-up watch in working order

This elegant and high-quality cuff is made of heavy and solid sterling silver weighing a substantial 117 grams

Interior circumference - 7"

Face measures 1 5/8" tall

Safety clasps help secure the fit

Marked Relo, 925, Relo Design

Excellent condition

Aaron Rubinstein sterling silver and branch coral modernist necklace

16" interior circumference

Weight - 40 grams

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

Marke- Sterling, 1982, Aaron Rubinstein

Excellent condition

Taxco, Mexico sterling silver bottle opener by CBS

This unique and beautifully crafted piece measures 4" long

Weight - a substantial and solid 70 grams

Marked Taxco, CBS,925

Excellent condition

Betty Cooke modernist brass brooch

Late 1940s to early 1950s

1 3/4" x 2 1/2"

Weight - 7 grams

Marked COOKE on verso

Excellent vintage condition

Francisco Rebajes sterling silver clip back earrings

Mid 20th century

1 1/2" x 3/4"

Weight - 11 grams

Marked Rebajes, sterling

Very good condition

Dynamic sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring abstract figural forms

Israel

Mid 20th century

Inner circumference measures 6 1/4" plus a rear gap of 1 1/2"

This statement bracelet stands 1 5/8" inches at its tallest, tapering down to 3/4" at its end points

Weight - 46 grams

Crafted very much in the manner of the renowned Israeli sculpture and artisan Aharon Bezalel if not his work

Marked Israel, sterling, 925, and Hebrew letters.