Catalog (767)

Margo de Taxco sterling silver necklace depicting swans in a row

Mid 20th century

Mexico

16" long

Weight - 60 grams

Hallmarked - Margo de Taxco, made in Mexico, sterling,5144, eagle mark {see picture}

Excellent condition

Margot van Voorhies Carr, an American who became renowned as Margot de Taxco, discovered a passion for jewelry in Taxco, Mexico in 1937. She met Antonio Castillo during a vacation, and the two soon married. Guided by C...

Rafael Alfandary modernist necklace crafted in brass and set with art glass cabochons.

Canada / 1970s

Center pendant measures 6" x 3".

Chain measures a touch over 16" but due to the hook type clasp can be adjusted shorter as well.

Weight - 108 grams.

Marked Rafael/Canada three times on the verso.

Excellent vintage condition.

Robert Trout hand wrought modernist sterling silver brooch

Mid 20th century

Trout worked in Southern California, taught at Long Beach State and was associated with the Southern California Craftsmen movement

The brooch measures 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and is unsigned

Weight - 10 grams

Acquired from the artist's estate

In excellent original condition

Robert Whitton sterling and gold-plate brooch

c 1980s

Whitton - a renowned American architect, artisan and furniture designer most active during the 1980s and 1990s

This striking brooch measures 2 5/8" long x 2" across

Weight - 10 grams

Marked RW on verso

Not marked as to metal content but tests as sterling silver

Excellent condition

Bent Knudsen sterling silver and banded agate ring

This striking statement ring comes with an adjustable band and presents here as a size 8

Weight - 20 grams

The stone measures 1 3/4" tall x 1 1/8" across

Stamped sterling, Denmark, Bent K, 204

Excellent condition

Francisco Rebajes sterling silver and musanga branch Brooch

1950

3 1/4" X 2 1/2"

Weight - 20 grams

This rare and iconic handcrafted work by Rebajes is one of his earliest signature pieces

Very fine vintage condition

Stamped Rebajes, sterling on verso

Harry Osaki modernist sterling silver and pearl brooch

California

1950

This rare and unique brooch measures 2 5/8" x 2"

Weight - 27 grams

Excellent condition

Signed on verso

Harry Osaki (1904-1985) was a talented and highly respected gold and silversmith who made a significant impact in the realm of fine and wearable art. After studying sculpture and fine arts at the University of Southern California in 1945, he opened his shop in Pasa...

Robert Gardner modernist sterling silver kinetic earrings.

Mid 20th century

These rare and impressive earrings measure 3 1/2" long x 1 1/2" across.

Each earrings weighs 11 grams.

Excellent condition

Gardner studied for his master's degree at the Cranbrook Academy and taught at Carnegie Melon for three decades after graduating.

Active years - 1950s to the 1960s.

Barovier Zebrati Bowl - large

14" across, 10" wide and 4" tall

Murano, Italy

Mid 20th century

Excellent condition

Georg Jensen sterling silver pendant bracelet

Designer - Vivianna Torun

Post 1945

2 1/4" x 2 1/4"

Weight - 16 grams

Both pendant and bracelet are signed and numbered

Excellent vintage condition

Betty Cooke Sterling Silver Statement Brooch

This large and iconic brooch is a signature work by Cooke

Inspired by a simple blade of grass this classic piece measures 4" tall

Weight - 9 grams

Marked Cooke

Excellent vintage condition

Modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet

Puig Doria, Spain

1970

2" x 2 1/2"

Weight - a hefty 90 grams

Signed and in excellent condition

Lynda Baker sterling and 14k gold necklace with Lapis and natural elements

Handcrafted in 1995

Should fit a 15 1/2 - 16" neck

Center element measures 4 1/2" long x 1 1/2" wide

Weight - 133 grams

Opens with a hook clasp

Marked on reverse

Excellent condition

Large American Modernist Sterling Spiral Brooch

Artisan - Ed Wiener

c.1948

3" x 2 3/4" measured diagonally

Weight - 20 grams

Stamped on reverse

Excellent condition

Bent Knudsen sterling silver bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

Wearable length - 7"

Width - 1"

Weight - a solid 67 grams

Marked Bent K, sterling, Denmark, 925s, 61

Excellent condition

This design is very characteristic of Knudsen's work, displaying the clean lines and minimalist aesthetic for which he is known.

Carl Roupoli art deco era sterling silver bracelet depicting running deer

1930s

Length - 6 1/2" long x 3/4" wide

Weight - 45 grams

Marked C. Roupoli, sterling

Excellent condition

Mary Ann Sherr modernist sterling silver earrings

2 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Weight - 10 grams

Post back

Signed on verso

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. His unique creations were exhibited in galleries across New...