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Antique 1900-1910 Edwardian Art Nouveau Czech Amethyst Molded Glass Stickpin Hatpin Jabot Stick Pin
Large antique Edwardian Art Nouveau molded amethyst Bohemian Czech glass large button style stickpin with a rose cut black jet glass center. Size is 3 5/8" tall from top of amethyst glass head down to pin point. The glass head measures just about 1 1/2" across in diameter. The molded amethyst glass has an intricate, multi-layered geometric pattern, giving it a textured look. It also has delicate bead accents around the border and faux-pierced details around the center stone in order to mimicking the fine metal work of the Edwardian era. The center holds a round rose cut black jet glass paste stone indicative of its age and also made of original Czech art glass. The pin itself is hand crafted with the rod being deeply set into the head; if you hold it to the light you can see that the rod goes very deep into the glass. The rod has a little sway but does not come out? Possibly intended by the maker so it could be used on thick overcoat without any chance of breaking the rod off the amethyst glass. Or it has come a little loose over the years. When the rod is pulled, it is still very strongly attached. You can see the rod was originally set into the glass with jeweler's bench cement which was made primarily from natural flake shellac. This cement was prevalent among jewelers during the Edwardian era as it would strongly hold the item and waterproof it at the same time and it is still used today. It is all original and has not been altered or modified. The glass head is in excellent overall condition. No gauges, cracks, chips or breaks. The metal rod is also excellent but has some age wear. This is a gorgeous example of early Czech art glass for your antique jewelry and stickpin, hat pin, jabot collection.
Vintage Mid Century 14K Gold Plated Brutalist Ring Size 7.25 Restore Replate Repurpose Repair
This is a vintage 1960s to 1970s mid century studio made brutalist ring. The inside of the band is marked 14K on one side and the name Gemma on the other side. It has been tested and is gold plated, NOT solid gold. Ring size is 7 1/4. It has all over wear marks t the gold as well as age patina that should be polished out. Unknown if it will require re-plating at some point in the future. It has a very strong, chunky, free flowing angular brutalist design that is very showy when worn. The top measures 5/8" north to south by 3/4" wide east to west on the longer edge. Height off the finger line is 3/16". A nice showy old vintage brutalist ring for anyone who can work with the metal on it. Right now it is dull with age.
Late Art Deco 1940s Hand Etched Glass Japanese Pagoda Sterling Silver Screw Back Dangle Earrings
Lovely pair of vintage late Art Deco hand crafted sterling silver earrings with rock crystal dangles having hand etched pagodas. 1940s-1950s Japanese import for the US market made of 950 high grade 95% pure silver, higher than sterling silver quality. The pagodas are very detailed and beautifully etched; visible from both sides. Size of each earring is 1 3/8" tall north to south from the top of each prong set paste/rhinestone to the bottom of each dangle. Width across the body of each dangle is 5/8". Depth oif each dangle is 1/4" front to back and they have a very early mid century rounded geometric thick rounded triangular shape. Overall condition of both earrings is excellent. The screw backs work easily and hold in place. The glass dangles are very showy and noticeable. All original from an estate many decades ago and kept in beautiful, original condition. No dents or dings. No damage or repair. Never altered or modified. No cracks, chips, flake or abrasions. An exquisite pair of very well made hand crafted earrings for your vintage jewelry collection.
Mid Century 1950s Modernist Atterberg for Upsala Eckeby Swedish Modern Striped Tray Earthtones Nevada 8 3/4″ Wall Hanging Scandinavian
Designed by Ingrid Atterberg, leading designer for Upsala Eckeby, this is a lovely hand crafted earthenware tray in showy contrasting earth colored striped hand glazing. This Swedish modern striped effect was initiated by Atterberg in 1949 and carried into the 1950s whereupon she designed many products for Upsala Eckeby using this motif which has been referred to as "Nevada" given the comparison to the earthy colors of the Nevada landscape.
This personal hand tray is a lovely example of Atterberg's work and beautifully depicts the milk white to deep brown to golden striping that she is known for. It is from an estate where it has not been used in many years. Size is 8 3/4" wide across east to west by 6 3/4" north to south. Depth/height is 1/2". It could be used as a wall hanging to enhance your mid century decor. Also looks fine on a desk, accent table, vanity etc....It has one glaze flake on the very edge toward the underside which is quite small and measures about 1/8". This flake does not interfere with the earthenware structure which is fine and has no chips or flakes. We took an enlarged photos so you could see it clearly. Other than this the tray is in excellent overall condition. No cracks or chips. No breaks No repair. A lovely example of mid century Scandinavian artistry by a well known sculptural artist for your modernism collection.
About:
Ingrid Magdalena Atterberg-Göransson (b. 1920 - d. 2008) was a celebrated epitome of illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century and a leading designer for Upsala Ekeby in the 1950s and 1960s. Atterberg is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
In 1944, she was employed at Upsala Ekeby, where appreciation for her works as a ceramicist continued to grow over the years. She was known for using 'manganese clay' in the 1940s and chamotte in the 1950s, and successfully developed her own glazes. In the late 1940s, her own collection called "Ekeby Verkstad" was born with a numbered series that began at 100.
During her career, Atterberg had several exhibitions and received a gold medal for her work in Italy as well as completing a number of public commissions.
Vintage Sterling Silver MML Peru Incan Tribal Figural Face Pins Man Woman Late Mid Century
Signed 925 MML this is a pair of late mid century Peruvian figural face sweater pins in traditional Aztec or Inca headwear. They are very thick and strong. The man is 1" tall and the woman is 1 3/8" tall. Size end to end including chaining is 6". These are deeply carved and extremely well made. Overall condition is excellent. No dents or dings. No damage or repair. Lovely example of vintage Peruvian for your collection.
Antonio Pineda Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Cabs Bracelet Mid Century
Antonio Pineda Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Cabs Bracelet Mid Century - Vintage 1950s Antonio Pineda wide amethyst cuff bracelet in original excellent condition. Size is 7" long by 1.5" wide. Weight is 140.1 grams. All amethyst quartz cabochon stones are original with individual internal characteristics. Very showy purple to lavender color. No chips or breaks. No dents, damage or repair to the sterling silver. All good. A gorgeous bracelet by very well known and desirable mid century Mexican silver maker for your exclusive vintage jewelry collection!
Mid Century Modernist Orchid Circle Pin Lapel Blouse Sterling Silver
Mid Century Modernist Orchid Circle Pin Lapel Blouse Sterling Silver - Vintage 1950s 1960s modernist pin Handmade with concentric circles and blown out 2 dimensional flower which appears to be an orchid. The back is marked sterling, old full word block letter 1950s to 1960s sterling marking along with maker's mark. It has some age wear that looks like hammering to the inside lowest part of the circle. This is a handmade pin with the circles appearing to be handwrought. The locking clasp is strong and works well. Size is 1 1/2" across in diameter. A lovely, showy, vintage, modernist pin for your mid century jewelry collection.
Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Green Chrysoprase Pin Brooch
Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Green Chrysoprase Pin Brooch - Vintage Hand Crafted artist signed GJ mid century 1960s Mexican Sterling Silver estate pin brooch with a nice large chunk of hand cut natural green chrysoprase stone in excellent used condition. No repair or alteration. All original condition. Size is 1 3/4" by 1 1/4". Mark is Mexico Sterling with GJ in circle as assayed and artist identification assigned by government. A lovely vintage handmade item for your vintage Mexican silver jewelry collection.
Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Taxco Leaf Vine Pin Brooch
Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Taxco Leaf Vine Pin Brooch - 1960s mid century modernist long vine and leaf lapel pin. Marked Taxco, sterling, Mexico with maker's mark. Size is 2 5/8" long by 5/8"wide directly across the center (not including the overhang loop). Other than surface age scuffs it is in excellent, gently used condition overall. No dents or dings or damage or repair. All hand crafted, fine quality. The design incorporated a raised curved stem with thick silver wrap and ball end atop a long slender curvy leaf. Very well made by an experienced silver maker; although long and slender it would take a lot of strength to bend it. This is a lovely showy 1960s pin your vintage mid century collection. Nice and long so it looks great on any lapel!
1800s Etruscan Antique 800 European Continental Silver Filigree Turquoise Push Pull Trombone Clasp Pin Brooch
Antique 800 Continental Silver Filigree Turquoise Pin Brooch - Very fancy continental silver filigree estate pin with its original early push pull clasp on the back. It is marked 800 with origin hallmarks, guaranteed solid 800 pure silver....not plated. Size is 1 3/4" across in diameter and height is about 5/8" from the top center front point to the flat silver base. All of the turquoise cabochon stones are natural and original with a bit deeper color than the images. The back is textured similar to a hammered look. Condition is all original and excellent. No dents or dings. No damage or cuts to the filigree. No wearing down of the silver. Good quality Persian or Mediterranean turquoise stones are all good having no damage. No repair. Never altered. Gorgeous showy antique to very early vintage European Silver pin for your antique jewelry collection. Looks great on any lapel!!
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Abalone Shell Pearl Pendant Pin Colors
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Abalone Shell Pearl Pendant Pin Colors - Beautiful bright, colorful, hand crafted vintage Mexican pendant pin/brooch in solid sterling silver. It is marked Taxco, 925, Sterling, Mex in circle with NA maker mark. Size is 1 7/8" long north to south by 1 1/4" wide east to west. Condition is excellent, used. Good locking clasp. Thick hidden bail on back. One small fingernail mark on back. No dents or dings. Never altered or repaired. This is a lovely handmade Mexican sterling pendant for your vintage jewelry collection.
Antique Carved Horned Dragon Pin Brooch 1880-1900 Victorian Era Southern Germany
Antique Carved Horned Dragon Pin Brooch English, Viking, Norse, Celtic - A lovely antique Victorian era pin brooch of a hand-carved bone horned dragon. The body is silver metal with a small silver over copper applied shell decoration. Size is 3" long east to west by 1 1/8" wide north to south. The head body connection is a little loose from age but still secure. No spinning or coming apart. Just a little loose...Other than this the condition is excellent. It has strongly detailed carving, is all handmade with its original Victorian C Clasp is still intact. The silver is still good, not worn down. Beautiful unique estate find for your antique Victorian jewelry collection.
Mid Century Double Sided Mexican Sterling Silver Taxco Turquoise Inlay Shell Pendant
Mid Century Double Sided Mexican Sterling Silver Taxco Turquoise Inlay Shell Pendant - This is a heavy vintage mid century Mexican with an azurite malachite, shell, and turquoise inlay on one side and an azureite, turquoise and copper inlay on the other side set in sterling silver. It is marked Taxco 925 circle mark with ORC maker mark inside the circle and a left facing #3 eagle mark. Size is just about 1 1/2" across in diameter. With the bail it is just under 2" tall. Weight is 21.6 grams. Overall condition is excellent. No chips or flakes to the stone work. Never repaired or altered. Minimal age wear. This is a very well made, hand crafted, stone inlay dangle pendant for your mid century and/or Mexican silver jewelry collection. Both sides depict Aztec cultural design.
Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Cross Pendant
Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Cross Pendant - This is a well made mid century hand crafted Taxco Mexico sterling silver cross pendant with amethyst and green onyx cabochon stones. It is marked Hecho en Mexico, DF, 925 circle mark with maker MM in the center. It also has a right facing #1 eagle marking. It is beautifully crafted with crimped gemstone settings much in the style of MATL jewelry and has an oxidized background finish. It also had fancy notches around the perimeter as you would see in hand crafted millgraining. Size is 2 3/8" tall north to south by 1 1/2" wide east to west. The oval top loop will hold 3mm chaining. With the top loop the pendant measures 2 1/2" tall. Weight is 10.2 grams. Condition is excellent, minimal age wear. Never altered or repaired. All original, estate found condition. A lovely addition for your vintage mid century and/or Mexican silver jewelry collection.
8 Pairs Murano Enameled Art Glass Earrings Pierced Post Lever Clip Screw
8 Pairs Murano Enameled Art Glass Earrings Pierced Post Lever Clip Screw - old store stock 1970s to 1980s vintage blown enameled art glass Murano bead screwback, pierced post and clip on earrings. There are 2 pair of pierced post, 2 pair of screw back and 4 pairs of double bead leverback clip ons. They have a pretty multi color mix of red, white and blue colors. Each earring is showy and noticeable at 9mm to 10mm individual bead size. They have old silverplated screwbacks that are well made and secure. Any glue marks you may see on the backs in the enlarged photos are not eye noticeable when the earrings are worn on the ears. Unknown if they are drilled but they do have back covers on the beads that are glued and secure. Never used and in like new condition. They are from the estate of a mid century jewelry store. Store in operation from 1960s to 2005 and these were stored in basement for decades. A lovely group of good sized vintage Murano glass earrings for you or for resale!
7 Pair Murano Red Black Yellow Vintage Glass Pierced Post Earrings
Group of 7 PAIRS of old store stock 1970s to 1980s vintage blown glass enameled Murano bead stud earrings, pierced post with butterfly backs. They have a pretty multi color mix of red, yellow and black colors. Each earring is showy and noticeable at 9mm to 10mm size. They have silverplated posts with stainless butterfly backs. Any glue marks you see on the backs in the enlarged photos are not visible when the earrings are worn. Unknown if they are drilled but they do have back covers on the beads that are glued and secure. Never used and in like new condition. They are from the estate of a mid century jewelry store. Store in operation from 1960s to 2005 and these were stored in basement for decades. A lovely group of good sized vintage Murano glass earrings for you or for resale!
6 Pair Murano Blue Yellow Vintage Glass Pierced Post Earrings
6 Pair Murano Blue Yellow Vintage Glass Pierced Post Earrings - Group of vintage handmade blown enameled Murano art glass glass, silverplated pierced post earrings with butterfly backs. Each measures 10mm to 11mm and has pretty mix of blues and yellow colors. They are from the estate of a mid century jewelry store. 1970s to 1980s old store stock. Store in operation from 1960s to 2005 and these were stored in basement for decades. They are drilled with glued in posts. Glue is not visible when earrings are on the ears. Butterfly backs. Excellent overall condition. No damage or repair. Never used. A lovely group of good sized vintage Murano glass earrings for you or for resale!
Big Vintage Hand Made Brutalist Modernist Hand Hammered Chrome Earrings
This is a wonderful pair of mid century brutalist, studio handmade, earrings in size large. Will cover whole earlobe and drapes down from there. They are all bright shiny silver chrome, hand hammered and hand cut with a strong mid century modernist abstract design. Studio made in the 1960s. Style is pierced post pierced earrings both are in excellent overall condition. No dents or dings or deep scratches. No repair. No metal tear. All original. Never modified. The design is quite ingenious. Each earrings mirrors itself via the open fold in the center of the metal giving it a 3D appearance. Very showy. Beautiful design and very well made this is a gorgeous pair of 1960s studio artisan earrings for your vintage jewelry collection. The chrome is very bright, shiny and highly reflective. Size is 1 7/8" tall North to South but has a larger appearance as it drips down angularly.
Mexican Margot de Taxco Rodriguez Sterling Silver And Onyx 3″ Shoulder Duster Dangle Earrings
This is a very long pair of vintage 1970s-1980s Taxco, Mexican Sterling Silver dangle earrings with onyx cab tops and long moving feather dangles. Marked Mexico, 925 for sterling silver quality, with a T for Taxco and partly worn maker letter that looks like "L". These hyphenated markings were government issued starting in the late 1970s. Marking is likely a worn R and attributed to Melesio Rodriguez who was the long time foreman for The Margot de Taxco/Margot Voorhies shop. If you look at the distinctive small 9 part flowers that are applied to the top you can easily recognize that these are Margot de Taxco earrings. There were only 2 other makers assigned with the 114 maker mark. One was "TC" and the other was "TV" one of which made floral and rose motif jewelr while the other only made stone inlay jewelry.
These long shoulder duster earrings are originally from the Margot shot. The onyx cabochon stones are 13mm each, bezel set, well cut, well polished and showy. They have no cracks or damage and are still shiny from the original polishing of the stone. The sterling silver is very thick, strong and durable. Extremely well made as you would find with Margot jewelry. Weight is 22.4 grams. Condition is excellent. No dents or dings, tears or deep scratches to the sterling silver. Some light faint surface age wear only. Clean but not freshly polished out. They are extremely detailed and very, very well-made having deep obvious recesses in the feather/long leaf dangles, textured leaf end that look like cut off twigs, separately hand applied flowers and balls on the edges. This is a lovely beautiful pair of long, showy shoulder duster earrings for your vintage Mexican silver jewelry collection.
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