Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism (355)

Tendler modernist sterling brooch

Dynamic circular design with fine original patina

2 1/4" x 1 7/8"

Marked Tendler

c.1955

Excellent vintage condition

Rare and important Elsa Freund hammered sterling silver torque, double-tiered fringe design.

Internal diameter: 5 1/4", fringe drops: 3".

Accompanied by letter and drawing of authentication from the artist.

Unmarked.

Rare example from his sterling menagerie

1950s

2 1/4" x 1 1/8"

Weight - 11+ grams

Marked LOBEL, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition, minor light surface scratches

Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver standing horse brooch

1950

1 1/2" x 2 1/8"

Weight - 12.6 grams

Marked Lobel, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition

Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver seahorse brooch

Mid 20th century

This large and rarely seen work measures 3 1/4" x 2"

Weight - 18.5 grams

Marked LOBEL, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition retaining much of the original oxidized finish

Paul Lobel figural sterling brooch.

Rare form from this early modernist artisan.

Condition - excellent.

Measures appx. 2 1/4" x 1 1/2".

Israeli modernist sterling silver and carnelian pendant

1950's - 1960's

3 5/8" tall x 2 1/2" across

Marked Israel 925

Very good vintage condition

American Modernist Abstract Brooch w/Moonstone

Ed Wiener

c.1950s

Excellent condition

1 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Large Modernist Sterling w/ Blue Opal Brooch

c.1950s

unsigned/no marks

Blue opal, seamless solder work, incredible craftsmanship and design

Excellent condition

3 3/8" x 3"

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and wood brooch

Mid 20th century

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Weight - 12.6 grams

Marked Cooke, sterling

Excellent condition

Idella La Vista modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet

1950

1 7/8" tall at tallest point tapering down to 1"

Interior circumference - 5 1/2" plus a 1 1/2" gap in rear

Weight - 44 grams

Marked La Vista, sterling

Very good vintage condition

Graziella Laffi modernist sterling silver brooch w/stone inlay.

This large and well crafted brooch is a substantial three dimensional masterpiece.

3 3/8" x 2 1/8"

Marked G. Laffi Peru 925

Very good vintage condition

Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver brooch

1950

Large and well crafted this brooch weighs 23.30 grams

Measurements - 4 3/4" long x 3" wide

Marked Lobel, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition

American modernist sterling cuff made by Ed Wiener, c.1950s.

Excellent condition and measures 2 1/4" wide.

Peter Fingesten modernist sterling silver brooch

1 1/2" x 1 11/16"

Weight - 16.28 grams

Marked on reverse

Very good condition

Rare Ed Levin modernist sterling silver puzzle design bracelet

American

1950s

1" tall

Interior circumference - 5 3/4" plus a 1" opening in rear

Weight - a solid 47+ grams

Marked Levin, sterling

Very nice vintage condition

Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver dancer brooch

3 1/4" x 2"

Very good vintage condition with good original oxidation

Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver and lapis ring

Bold, strong and heavy this dramatic ring is a classic example of Gera's work

Size 10

Stands 1" above the finger

In very good vintage condition

Marked Gera 925 Hand Made