Catalog (708)

Paul von Ringelheim, Austrian/American artisan

1933 - 2003

Von Ringelheim - renowned sculptor and artisan known for his focus on iconic American subjects as well as hard edged geometric imagery

The necklace is gold plated

Crafted in the late 1960s

Interior circumference of 18 1/2 inches

Center element measures 3 1/4" x 2 1/2"

This elegant and delicate neck piece is in excellent vintage condition and unsigned

Henry Steig modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet

1950s

Interior circumference measures 5 1/2" around plus a 1" rear opening

Weight - 57 grams

Very good vintage condition

Marked Steig, sterling

Rey Urban for A. Fausing modernist sterling silver brooch

Denmark

Mid 20th century

1 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Weight - 18 grams

Marked - Rey Urban in script, Denmark, 925s, sterling, A. Fausing

Excellent vintage condition

American modernist sterling silver figurative brooch signed Hoover

Mid 20th century

This wonderfully designed and well crafted brooch measures 2 3/8" x 1 1/2"

Weight - 22 grams

Marked on verso - Hoover, sterling, handmade

Fine vintage condition

Carmen Beckmann sterling silver and copper bracelet

Mexico

Mid 20th century

Weight - 51 grams

Interior circumference measures 5 7/8" plus a rear opening of 1 3/8"

Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches

Elis Kauppi/Kupittaan Kulta modernist Sterling silver and topaz ring

Finland

Mid 20th century

Size 7

Weight -12 grams

Hallmarked - anvil, 925s, Finland

Very good vintage condition

Peter Shire for Acme Studio enamel on metal artisan brooch

Iconic Memphis era design

1980s

Los Angeles, California

2 1/4" x 2 1/8"

Weight - 37+ grams

Marked on verso

Excellent condition

Art Smith "Three Hole" modernist copper bracelet

This large and impressive handcrafted work measures 3 1/4" tall

Interior circumference - overall 7 1/4" including a 1 1/2" rear opening

Weight - 94 grams

Very good vintage condition displaying the original untouched patina

Unmarked

Rey Urban for A. Fausing modenist sterling silver brooch

Denmark

Mid 20th century

2" x 2"

Weight - 24 grams

Marked, Rey Urban in script, A. Fausing, 925, sterling, Denmark

Fine vintage condition

Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver necklace

Strong biomorphic pendant and handmade neck chain

Rare form

1950

Pendant - 3 3/8" x 2 1/4"

Chain - 16"

Weight - 44 grams

Marked Lobel, sterling

Very good vintage condition with original patina

Betty Cooke sterling silver necklace

American modernist

Pendant - 4 1/4" x 3"

Neck ring - 17 1/2"

Weight - 25 grams

Both torque and pendant are marked Cooke, sterling

Excellent condition

Max Chayat modernist sterling silver and rhodocrosite necklace

American modernist

1950

Length - 14"

Width - Just under 3/4"

Screw back earrings - 3/4" x 3/8"

Total weight [three pieces] - 51 grams

Marked Chayat, sterling [see photo]

Very nice vintage condition with original oxidation

Antonio Fallaci modernist silver [900] and enamel bracelet

Italy

Mid 20th century

7" x 7/8"

Weight - 66+ grams

Screw type closure

Hallmarked A F, Brev, 900

Very good vintage condition with extremely minor surface scratching

K.E. Palmberg for Alton modernist sterling silver and malachite necklace

Sweden

1975

14 1/2" neck

Opens in front

Center element - 2 1/4", stone - 1 1/4"

Weight - 60+ grams

Hallmarked - see picture

Excellent vintage condition

Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver ring

1950s

Weight - 10.6 grams

Unique biomorphic form

Marked Pearson, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver earrings

These earrings feature circles with one half side etched, the other half polished

Each earring measures 2 1/4" in length and 1" wide

Weight - 10 grams

Marked Cooke, sterling

Excellent condition

Rebajes modernist sterling silver butterfly bracelet

1950s

This unique handcrafted cuff has an interior circumference of 5 3/8" plus a rear opening of 1 1/8"

Weight - 46 grams

Marked Rebajes, sterling

Very good vintage condition with minor scattered surface scratches

Rare Betty Cooke modernist brass and ceramic necklace

Late 1940s - 1950s

4 3/4" x 4 1/2"

Each drop measures 3" long

Very good vintage condition with only minor loss to the edge of 2 ceramic cylinders

Stamped, Cooke