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1940s Mexican 242gr Sterling Silver Hand Wrought Blossom Salad Servers Large Fork Spoon Formal Dining Vintage 1930s Art Deco Mid Century
This is a stunning hard to find 1930s Art Deco to 1940s early Mid Century Modernist hand wrought Mexican Sterling Silver oversized salad serving set in the blossom pattern. Marked Mexico Sterling, the government mark prevalent in the 1920s to 1948 used to assay solid sterling silver quality. They were never monogrammed or inscribed. Weight is 7.75 troy ounces or 241.9 grams. They are from an estate and in excellent overall condition. No dents or dings. No gauges or deep scratches. No bends to the tines or anywhere else. Size of spoon is 9.25" north to south with a large 3" bowl. The fork also measures 9.5" north to south. This is a gorgeous salad server set for your dining table with striking Art Deco to early mid century design and fine quality hand workmanship. Very durable. Will last and last.
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 Mid Century Stylized Sagitta Holland Copper Enamel Baby Deer Fawn Bambi Dish
Signed Sagitta Holland with the arrow maker mark this is a lovely example of mid century impressionism of a stylized baby deer like Bambi with exaggerated legs and neck in a forest at night amidst bright green enameled flora and yellow enameled fireflies. The fawn is white enamel with copper colored dots. The scene looks magical. Size is 5 1/2" across in diameter. Depth is 3/4". the back of the copper has age related brown patina marks that have not been polished out. Overall condition is excellent. No damage or repair. All enamel intact. No chips or cracks. A lovely impressionist signed collectible for your mid century collection. Also good for wall hanging. Lovely design and very pretty enameling.
Vintage Mid Century 1960s 1970s Danish Modern Teak Wood Abstract Art Table Lamp Scandinavian Orange Colorful Free Form Enameled
This is a vintage 1960s to 1970s mid century hand painted enameled and teak Scandinavian Danish Modern table lamp. It is quite colorful with a flamboyant, showy mix of oranges, yellows, reds, blacks etc. One side is free form and the other side looks more like mid century drip art. The colors are brighter and more noticeable in person that what you see in photos. You can immediately see that it is from the mid 1900s. The teak wood has some wear to the finish which does not detract and can probably be oiled up once it is cleaned. This item is from an estate where it sat for many decades. It will need a green felt replacement on the bottom the original felt disintegrated and I wouldn't trust such an old style wire so you should probably rewire it. Overall condition is excellent. No cracks or chips or flakes. No damage or repair. Size is just about 24" tall. Without the harp the teak wood body measures 11" tall by 6" wide at the base. The enameled center is 6 1/2" square. This is a most unusual mid century lamp for your vintage modernist collection.
4 Vintage Mid Century Community Silver Plate Salad or Lunch Forks 6.75″ No Monogram
Vintage mid century silver plated forks made by Community Silver in the 1960s to early 1970s. Very sleek, modernist, long pointed handles. Overall very good to excellent, gently used condition. No dents or dings. Light surface age wear. Never monogrammed or inscribed. Great for everyday used. Backs are marked Community.
Vintage Royal Danish International Sterling Silver 8″ Serving Tray No Monogram Formal Dining Serving 168.3 troy ozs Desserts Cookies Toast
Vintage mid century 1960s International Sterling Silver Serving tray that was never monogrammed or inscribed. All solid sterling silver...not plated or filled. Size is 8" east to west by 4.5" north to south by 1" deep. Weight is 168.3 troy grams. Other than some light surface scratches it is in excellent overall condition. No dents or tears or deep scratches. Not freshly polished. Great for ant occasion. Able to be used for cookies, toast, desserts or anything else you like.
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modernist Niels Erik NE From Amber Pin Brooch
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modernist Niels Erik NE From Amber Pin Brooch - This is a vintage mid century pin/brooch with a very large amber cabochon made by very well-known modernist maker Niels Erik From. The amber cab measures 27mm by 15mm and has strong deep brown color with golden highlights in lighting. The pin itself measures 1 3/4" long by 1 1/8" wide. The amber also has 2 tiny abrasions like small dust speckles, likely natural. Overall in completely original, never altered, excellent gently used condition. No cracks, chips, inclusions etc... The silver has some light surface age scratches that could be polished out. No dents or dings or tears or deep scratches. Never monogrammed or inscribed. Good strong working clasp. This is a lovely pin by a famous well-known maker for your mid century 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.
Large Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amorphic Modernist Pin Onyx
Large Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amorphic Modernist Pin Onyx - Very big showy late mid century 1970s lapel brooch. Size is 3.25" by 1.5" across the top center (outer curve to end point on opposite side). It holds an oval cut black onyx stone that is quite large at 20mm long. The onyx has 1 very tiny abrasion about 1mm. Overall condition of entire pin is excellent, gently used. From an estate and in original condition having no alteration or repair. This is a very big, showy lapel pin for your mid century jewelry collection and the amorphic design is highly noticeable as mid century modernist.
Vintage Dancing Turquoise Sterling Silver Kokopelli Pin Tooled 1960s
Vintage Dancing Turquoise Sterling Silver Kokopelli Pin Tooled 1960s - Unusual "gumby look" late mid century Southwestern Kokopelli pin marked Sterling. Tested and Guaranteed solid 925 quality sterling silver. Size is 1 5/8" tall north to south by 1/8" east to west across center of body. The turquoise stone is triangular cut with robin egg color. It also has decorative tooling on hands, legs, top of head and neckline. Overall condition is excellent, gently used. A lovely gumby Kokopelli for your vintage mid century Native American jewelry collection.
A Rosar Original Mid Century Sterling Silver Hammered Berry Leaf Pin Brooch
A Rosar Original Mid Century Sterling Silver Hammered Berry Leaf Pin Brooch - Showy 1950s to 1960s mid century modernist Scandinavian design brooch. The back is marked a rosar original with pre 1970 full word block letter sterling marking. Made of solid 925 sterling silver. Size is 1 5/8" east to west by 1 3/8" north to south. The curvy leaf has a hammered design and the berries are thick, hand applied, half balls. Strong mid century look. Great for any lapel this is a lovely addition for your mid century silver jewelry collection. Condition is excellent, gently used with good locking clasp.
Vintage Taxco Saul Mexican Sterling Silver Winking Sleeping Cat 1 Eye Open Pin
Vintage Taxco Saul Mexican Sterling Silver Sleeping Cat 1 Eye Open Pin - Lovely vintage Mid Century Mexican artist signed Saul kitty cat pin depicting a playful kitten pretending to be asleep with one eye open. It is marked Saul, Hecho en Mexico, 925 for sterling silver quality and has an incised #19 eagle marking from the 1960s. The open eye holds an aurora borealis rhinestone eye. Locking clasp works well and overall condition is excellent, gently used. No dents, dings, damage, or repair. An adorable example of Mexican artist cat jewelry for your mid century 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!
Mid Century Long Sterling Silver Leaf Lapel Pin Brooch
Mid Century Long Sterling Silver Leaf Lapel Pin Brooch - This is a 3 1/4" long sterling silver 1960s lapel pin brooch of a very detailed flowing leaf. The inside of the leaf has short, crisp, tight, striations from top to bottom and the stem ins raised inside of the leaf about 3/4 of the way up to the leaf point where is blends into the rest of the stem which is inverted into the silver. The back is well textured. Marked sterling. Width across the center is 5/8" tapering narrower at the ends. Excellent overall condition.
Mid Century Danish Modern Niels Erik From NE From 25m Rose Quartz Pin Brooch Scandinavian
1960s Danish Modern Large Rose Quartz Pin Brooch by mid century Scandinavian artist/designer NE Niels Erik From in sterling silver and rose quartz. As with much of From’s minimalist artistic work during this time frame the pin is concave bowl shaped which makes the large bezel set rose quartz stone visibly open yet deep set. Size is 1 3/4″ by 1 1/8″. The large 25mm by 14mm rose quartz stone is pale pink color with silvery rutilated lines inside the stone. Other than surface age scratches to the sterling it is in excellent condition. No cracks or chips or abrasions to the stone. No dents or dings. Never repaired or altered. All original condition. Good secure locking clasp. A lovely pin by a well known mid century modernist jewelry maker with a very large gemstone for your vintage jewelry collection.
1980 Mid Century Modernist 14K Gold Opal Swirl Ring Size 6.25
1980 Mid Century Modernist 14K Gold Opal Swirl Ring Size 6.25 - Vintage mid century 1980s jeweler estate ring originally used for display. It is marked 14K, tested and guaranteed solid 14K YELLOW GOLD. Their is minor edge wear inside the band on the edge where it was filed for testing. Other than this it is in original, crisp, clean, excellent condition. All original. No damage or repair. All good stones. The top has a late mid century swirl design which spirals outward with the opals. Just the top measures 1/2" north to south by 7/16" east to west. Height above the finger line is 1/4" from the finger to the top stone which is a little higher in the setting than the smaller stones given the design. The opal cabochons around the outer section are 2mm each and the center opal cab is 5mm by 3mm. All are pale blue milky white with neon pinks, reds, greens, aquas, blues etc.... The natural blue color is very, very pretty and all colors can be seen best in the last photos which were taken with lighting or flash. Ring size is 6.25. Weight is 2.9 grams. Overall excellent condition. No damage or repair. This is a lovely ring for your fine jewelry collection and good for every day use.
Vintage Leverback Screwback Huggie Earrings Industrialist Screw Back Lever Back
Vintage Leverback Screwback Huggie Earrings Industrialist Screw Back Lever Back - YELLOW GOLD PLATED - This is a small, medium pair of never used, mint condition, unsigned Goldette, vintage 1970s to 1980s, hinged leverback screw back earrings with mid century modernist industrialist design. As many Goldette collectors know the gold plating on Goldette jewelry was so heavily applied that oftentimes the marking is either very faint or not found because it lies underneath the gold. These earrings were part of an estate of an old jeweler who manufactured and distributed jewelry for Goldette, Florenza, Hollycraft and many other costume houses during the 1970s to 1990s. They were never used and are in wonderful, original, mint condition. No gold wear. They are also showy and very well made. Screws work well. Size of each earrings is 3/4″ tall north to south by 1/2″ wide across the centers east to west. Weight is 9.4 grams for both. This is a gorgeous, showy pair of earrings for your vintage jewelry collection. Hard to find these old pieces in this condition!
Large Vintage Industrialist Pierced Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold Plate
Large Vintage Industrialist Pierced Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold Plate - Mid Century Modernist - This is pair of vintage 1970s to 1980s, pierced post, hoop earrings with mid century modernist industrialist machinist design. They are very heavily gold plated and are likely vintage Goldette jewelry. As many Goldette collectors know, the gold plating on Goldette jewelry was so heavily applied that oftentimes the marking is either very faint or not found because it lies underneath the gold. These earrings were part of an estate of an old jeweler who manufactured and distributed jewelry for Goldette, Florenza, Hollycraft and many other costume houses during the 1970s to 1990s. They were only ever used for display and are in original, excellent condition having only a NY mark inside each earrings. All gold is intact and there are no scratches, dents, dings etc....No damage. No repair. They are also very heavy and showy! Size across each earring hoop is just over 1". Height north to south is 1.25". The outside of the earrings are graduated from 1/16" at the very end tips to 7/16" wide across the bottoms. Weight is 19.6 grams for both. This is a lovely, showy pair of earrings for your vintage jewelry collection. Hard to find these in this condition and weight.
Large Mid Century 14k Gold Diamond Onyx Heart Ring Size 9.5 Modernist
This is a large 14K Yellow gold modernist heart ring with a hand cut black onyx center surrounded by natural diamonds. The European 585 14k gold mark is partly worn from age. It has been jeweler tested and is Guaranteed to be solid 14K gold with all of the original gemstones intact......Not plated or filled. The band is a little crooked from age and use. Other than this it is in excellent condition. The stones are also excellent. No cracks or chips or damage or repair. Ring size is 9 1/2. Just the heart top alone measures 11/16" across East to West. Shoulder to shoulder is 7/8". Weight is heavy at 8.6 grams. Total diamond gemstone weight is .13 carat. This is a sharp looking, showy modernist statement ring for your collection.