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Vintage 1950 Hadley Sterling Silver Rounded Square Squircle Mid Century Men’s Cufflinks No Monogram Mirror Finish
Pair of 1950s to 1960s sterling silver rounded square men's cufflinks that still retain their original, reflective, mirror like shiny finish. Not worn down. These were rarely used and are in beautiful condition. Each cufflinks is marked full word block letter Sterling along with Hadley maker mark. The top of each square measures 9/16" square in any direction. The swivels are tight, strong and secure. They work well and stay in place. The back of one link could use a little polishing from where the original sticker was placed. Overall condition is surprisingly very gently used if ever. This is a lovely pair of vintage men's mid century rounded square or squircle cufflinks for any occasion or for regular daytime use.
Vintage Sterling Silver Geometric Arrow Triangle Circle Dangle Pendant
This is a vintage late mid century sterling silver dangle pendant composed of geometric circle atop a down pointing arrow or upside down triangle. The front has a soft textured finish and the black is plain and shiny. It is marked 925 for sterling quality and guaranteed solid sterling silver. The shape of the entire pendant is slightly convex. Size measures 1 1/2" tall north to south from the top of the bail to the bottom point of the triangular arrow. Width across the widest point at the shoulders is 5/8" east to west. Overall condition is excellent. No damage or repair. Rarely used if ever for display purposes, No dents, dings scratches or damage or repair. We picked up a small group of these late mid century 1970s-1980s pendant years ago and they were being sold as store displays. Some were originally made in Italy, some were from Mexico and some were just marked 925 for sterling silver quality. Just add a chain and you will have a lovely mid century showy vintage geometrics pendant necklace for everyday use.
Vintage Late Mid Century Mexican Silver Geometrics Handmade Floating Dangle Pendant 1970s-1980s Floater
This is a vintage late mid century, 1970s to 1980s Mexican floating sterling silver pendant with a blend of traditional textures, ball design and rectangular with circular geometric styling. All handmade. Old store display and still holds all of its original, bright shiny finish. Marked Mexico, 925 and ATI maker mark. See confirmation of original, date and maker below. The round tubular bail allows the pendant to float freely on the necklace chain. It is thick, heavy strong and very well overall. Should hold a 3mm to near 4mm chain. Having a 3/16" depth the 2 dimensional rectangle is well raised and very showy amid the other geometric shapes forming the background. Size is 1 3/8" north to south including the bail by 1/2" wide across the rectangular body east to west. Overall condition is excellent. No damage or repair. No dents or dings or tears to the sterling silver. No scratches. Very gently used for display only. This is a lovely showy vintage handmade Mid Century Mexican Silver floater for your vintage silver and Southwestern jewelry collection.
Tiny Vintage Silver Cherub Angel Charm Pendant Miniature
This is a very small silver charm/pendant of a highly detailed raised angel famously and originally depicted in the Sistine Madonna Painting by Raphael in Italy in 1512. It looks and feel like vintage sterling silver but any marking has worn with age. Size with the bail is 6/16" north to south. Measurement of just the circular angel is 1/2" across in diameter. Any marks you may see on the enlarge images are not eye catchy and need polishing out. Condition is excellent. No damage or repair. Gently used. Some light surface age wear only. Not freshly polished out. Whether given as a gift to a child or used on an adult charm bracelet or chain for a necklace this is a lovely tiny vintage miniature example of the the well known cherub angel originally painted by Raphael.
Teeny Tiny Mid Century Sterling Silver Tinkerbell Charm Pendant Miniature Peter Pan Story
Marked Ster., tested and Guaranteed to be solid sterling silver this is a beautifully detailed vintage mid century tiny Tinkerbell fairy charm made in the 1950s-1960s. Sterling and Ster marks were formally discontinued in the US in favor of the commonly found 925 government assay marking you see today. The block letter ster mark is found on the very narrow edge of Tinkerbell's wing and found with a magnifier. Size is 3/4" north to south by 1/8" wide across the wingspan. Overall condition is excellent. No damage or repair. A lovely vitnage sterling charm for any adult or child who likes fairy art and jewelry.
Antique 1911-1920s PAT Be Prepared Boy Scouts of America BSA Pin C Clasp
This is from an old estate from years ago and has a lot of age patina that has not been touched or polished out ever. Looks like brass or goldtone. Made during the first decade of the Boy Scouts of America Organization this is a "Be Prepared" pin with a 1911 PAT date on the back alongside the BSA logo. It also has it original antique C catch intact and was never updated. Size is 7/8" tall north to south by n3/4" wide east to west. The front has a nicely detailed eagle in the central body of the well formed fleur de lis. The are also raised stars on the arms of the fleur de list and all is on a Victorian style textured gold pebbled background. Overall condition is excellent. No dents or dings or tears or deep scratches. Never altered or repaired. All original. The back pin rod is silver color metal and will need stronger polishing as it has more age patina. This is a lovely early example of first made original Boy Scout lapel/breast pins for your BSA or organizational antique male jewelry collection.
Vintage Men’s Sterling Silver Black Onyx Gothic Letter M Initial Ring 1950s Mid Century Size 12 1/2
This is a vintage mid century 1940s-1960s men's sterling silver initial ring with a fancy textured shank, black onyx square cut bezel set gemstone and a fancy Gothic letter M initial on the top. You can see it's an old one as the initial is hand mounted into the stone with a screw and ball closure on the back of the drilled stone. The band is marked with an old full word block letter "STERLING" mark alongside an old hallmarked/punch mark. Ring size is 12 1/2. It will need a good polishing as it came from an estate and has not been touched in many decades. Size of top is 1/2" square. The onyx stone is excellent. No chips, cracks, flakes, breaks, inclusions abrasions, deep scratches. The sterling ring itself is also excellent condition. No dents or dings, no tears or deep scratches. Never resized or altered. All original. No pulls on the band. The band is still as wide as when originally made; not worn down. Any age wear is on the surface which a professional polishing will remove. This is a lovely
Vintage Art Deco 1920s-1930s Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Match Box Case Cover No Monogram
This is a vintage early Art Deco sterling silver Kirk & Son match box case or cover made between 1925-1932. It was never monogrammed or inscribed. It has light surface age scratches and has not been polished out. Overall condition is excellent. No dents or dings. No deep scratches or tears. It is very well made by a respected maker of fine quality sterling silver accessories during the Art Deco period. Very thick, solid, strong and durable. Size is 1 5/8" by 1 1/8" wide by 1/2" deep. Weight is heavy for an open match box at 21.1 grams. A lovely addition for your antique and vintage sterling silver accessories collection.
999 Pure Silver Vintage 2000 Miniature Walking Lady Liberty Coin Pendant Charm Fob Bezel Set
Lovely miniature Walking Lady Liberty bezel set year 2000 coin for pendant charm or fob. She is marked 999 for pure silver and 1/20th. Weight with the thick sterling silver bezel is 2.8 grams. It has a 1/4" wide bail making it easy to attach a necklace chain, bracelet or key fob. She has some age patina and hasn't been polished in a long time. Overall condition is excellent. No dents, dings or scratches. No damage. No repair. This is a lovely vintage revival of the original Art Deco Lady Liberty Coins that are so popular with collectors today. Very well made year 2000 millennium commemorative addition for your vintage sterling jewelry collection.
Vintage Late Art Deco Sterling Silver Dagger Screwback Earrings 1940s Rhinestone Paste Accents
This is a very well made pair of late Art Deco to early mid century Sterling Silver screwback earrings with long well formed daggers on the fronts that have rhinestone paste accents on the dagger handles. Easily identified as 1940s era costume when sterling silver was used with paste and rhinestones as other metals were needed for the World War II effort. They are marked sterling on the outer ends of the screw findings and the screws still work easily. No tightness or getting stuck in the grooves. Size of each dagger front is 1 3/16" north to south from top of dagger handle to pointed end at the bottom. Width across the dagger body at the wider point is 5/16" east to west across the rhinestone handle and 5/16" across the wider part of the bottom east to west. Overall condition is excellent. No dents or dings. No tears or deep scratches. Screwbacks work well. Old block letter full word "STERLING" mark is a little worn but still visible on the screw ends. All of the rhinestones are clean, bright white and sparkly old cuts.
Vintage Danecraft Sterling Silver 1940s Early Mid Century Old Registered Mark Collar Necklace
This is a vintage later Art Deco to early Mid Century 1940s Old registered mark Danecraft sterling silver box link collar necklace. If you necklace size is 15" it will likely fit you as a choker necklace. It is marked Full word block letter Sterling on the jump ring as well as sterling, Danecraft, on an oval plaquette on the back link with an R inside an oval circle. Size is 15 3/4" long by 5/16" wide across each link. Overall condition is excellent. No dents or dings. No tears or breaks. All filigree intact. No damage. Never altered or repaired. All original condition. Transitionally designed with a mix of both Art Deco geometrical shapes and mid century sculptural forms and organic curves this is a lovely necklace for your vintage and antique jewelry collection.
Antique Art Deco American Sterling Silver Santo Name Toddler Spoon Fork Set Saart Bro
Made of solid sterling silver by Saart Brothers between 1915 and 1940s this is an antique Art Deco toddler spoon and fork set with the name Santo engraved on the handles. Size of each is 4" long and the spoon bowl is quite wide across measuring 1 1/4" east to west across the center. Weight is 31.8 grams. From an intergenerational estate years ago and kept in excellent overall condition. No dents, dings or tears to the sterling silver. No damage or repair. Never altered. All original matched set. This is a wonderful and most unusual estate find for anyone who wants an antique silver fork and spoon set gift for a baby/child named Santo. I highly suspect that there are very few American antique sterling toddler flatware sets with the original engraved name of Santo out there!
Vintage 1980s-1990s Real Diamonique 925DQ Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Ring Tall Mid Century 7
This is a vintage 1980s-1990s genuine Diamonique sterling silver and cubic zirconia solitaire ring with a tall Mid Century style setting. The mounting has 4 tall thick prongs that flare out in a "V" shape from the center of the front and back giving it a high reach for the large stone in the center. The top also contain a double band which was popular in the late 1980s and 1990s. The top band graduates larger on the sides to completely meet the top stone. The lower band comes to a point in the center similar to a soliitaire diamond setting so as to let a lot of light enter the stone. The band is marked DQ 925. It is also marked and KR in a shield on the other side representing the Kirchner Corporation (originally Kirchner and Renich). Ring size is 7. Cz is approximately 1.5 Carat equivalent diamond weight. Overall condition is excellent. No dents, dings, tears or damage to the band or setting. No cracks, chips, flakes or breaks to the CZ. Entire ring is strong, durable and very well made. This is a lovely collectible ring for when you don't want to wear better gemstone jewelry. Great knock around ring for regular, daily use.
Vintage 1980s-1990s Real Diamonique 925DQ Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Basket Setting Ring Size 8.5
This is a vintage 1980s-1990s genuine Diamonique sterling silver and cubic zirconia solitaire ring with an Art Deco style setting. The mounting has a tall band of sterling silver on the front and back to support the basket for the CZ. The band is marked DQ 925. The top of the band has a slight inward curve in the center where the band meets the setting, "sweetheart style". Ring size is 8 1/2. Cz is approximately .65 equivalent diamond weight. Overall condition is excellent. No dents, dings, tears or damage to the band or setting. No cracks, chips, flakes or breaks to the CZ. Entire ring is strong, durable and very well made. This is a lovely collectible ring for when you don't want to wear better gemstone jewelry. Great knock around ring for regular, daily use.
Vintage 1970s OASIS Sterling Silver Red Coral Southwestern Bypass Ring Size 6.5
This is a vintage 1970s mid century sterling silver and deep red coral bypass ring in size 6 1/2. The inside is marked STER. G for sterling silver made by Gillespie Brothers in New Mexico. The outside of the band has the Gillespie Brothers stylized abstract OASIS marking. The mosaic red coral is set into black epoxy for a strong organic look indicative of 1970s Southwestern mid century design. There is a thick, showy wave design incorporated into the slanted scalloped edges of the ring. The stylized abstract OASIS marked in on both sides of the bypass. Ring size is 6 1/2 and the size is adjustable. The top bypass width is just about 3/4" wide north to south. Overall condition is all original and excellent. No dents, dings, tears or damage. never altered or repaired. A lovely original OASIS ring with red coral for your vintage southwestern and Native American Mid Century jewelry collection.
Antique 1900 Codman Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Bellflower Blossom Buckle 2″ Belt Sash
Made between 1880 and 1910 this is a beautiful Arts & Crafts sterling silver belt or sash buckle made by Codman Sterling who was affiliated with Gorham sterling. The Codman family was highly regarded for its handwrought Arts & Crafts sterling silver accessories. The top is decorated with well rasied and finely detailed blossoms with bellflowers. Size of buckle is 2 7/8" tall down the center of the body. The center is measurement is longest. The outer edges corner point down to corner point is 2 1/8" tall. East to west across the center is 2". Weight is 31.3 grams. Overall condition is excellent. The mechanism with the 2 teeth to go into the belt or sash works freely and easily. Never monogrammed or inscribed. Never altered, modified or inscribed. No damage. No dents or dings. No deep scratches or tears. From an estate and not freshly polished out. This is a gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts belt/sash accessory for anyone who collects and and vintage sterling silver and ladies' or mens' accessories.
Vintage 1920s-1940s Old Mark Art Deco Era Mexico Silver Sterling Amethyst Barrel Cut Pendant
This is an older vintage Art Deco Mexican sterling silver and barrel cut natural amethyst pendant. It has the old 1920s-1940s marking of Mexico Silver to indicate the metal is at least sterling silver quality. It is also tested strongly as sterling silver and is likely a higher grade. Quite often the silver used during this era in Mexico was actually 950 to 980 quality particularly if there were gemstones in the jewelry. Much better than sterling purity of 925. The amethyst is beautifully polished and the silver has fine hand crafting. The top has a hook bail that reaches over the top from the back toward the front and it has a tiny hole at the end circle which just sits atop the front ball on the top face of the pendant.; it doesn't snap over the ball. The opening will hold a 2-3mm chain. Size of pendant is 1 3/16″ tall north to south by 7/8″ wide across east to west across the center of the body ball end to ball end. The depth is over 1/4″ as the amethyst barrel cut very tall and deep. The amethyst quartz on this one is lovely and overall condition is excellent having minimal age wear; few surface abrasions only, that are not eye noticeable. The silver is also in excellent condition, No damage or tears or dents or dings or deep scratches to the silver. This is a lovely Art Deco gemstone pendant for anyone who collects early versions of Mexican Silver hand crafted gemstone jewelry.
AI Date of Origin Confirmation:
The marking "Mexico Silver" (or "Silver Made in Mexico") was primarily used from the 1920s through the mid-1940s (pre-dating the 1948 government eagle assay stamps).Timeline and Purity Details1920s–1940s ("Mexico Silver"): Simple stamps denoting origin and high silver content were widely used by Mexican silversmiths during the revival of the silver craft (championed by figures like William Spratling and Frederick Davis).Silver Quality: While the text didn't rigidly enforce the international ".925" stamp yet, pieces bearing this mark commonly met or exceeded sterling standards, frequently featuring purities of .925, .940, .960, or even .980.Shift in 1948: The Mexican government introduced the official Eagle Mark system in 1948 to standardize quality control and authenticate silver purity, largely replacing these simple text-only origin stamps.
Vintage Taxco Mexican Rodriguez Sterling Silver Onyx Pendant Enhancer Hook Pocket Dangle Watch Chatelaine Belt
From the 1970s mid century family workshop of Ester Barrios Rodriguez and In excellent, ready to wear condition this is a vintage 1970s-1980s Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver and onyx cabachon hook hand craftedt by Artega Barrios to be used as a beaded necklace pendant enhancer, dangle watch or pocket watch hook, vest hook or chatelaine belt hook. It is sign fer's with the f and s being elongated. This mark was assigned to the family workshop of Ester Barrios Rodriquez. It is also marked 925 for sterling silver quality along with TA-148 with the T to signify Taxco Origin and the A to represent the first name of the maker in the workshop - Artego Barrios. The maker mark is found under the top of the hook in the back. Overall condition of this piece is excellent. No damage or repair. Size is 1 1/4" tall north to south by 1" wide east to west across the center of the body. The cabochon is approximately 18mm by 13mm. Weight is 8.4 grams. Beautiful overall condition. This is a lovely unusual belt and/or dangle hook for your watch, vest, fob, etc....hand made by a known mid century Taxco workshop as an enhancer for your beaded necklaces, pearls or as a sash belt, chatelaine or any other use you may have. Lovely addition for your vintage mid century Mexican Silver collection; these vintage hand crafted gemstone hooks are not easy to find.
Vintaeg Mid Century 4.12″ Sterling Silver Raised Blooming Roses Ladies Vanity Compact Restore Repair Upcycle
This is an absolutely gorgeous large oversized vintage mid century sterling silver ladies vanity compact in solid sterling silver. it is marked with an old full word, block letter word Sterling next to the back hinge on the outside rim. Although the sterling silver is in excellent condition all the way around, top and bottom being free of dents or dings or deep scratches it will need the following: a hinge repair, the mirror reglued, and a professionally polishing out as it still contains some of the original 1960s protective lacquer coating. It will stay closed and is able to be used on a vanity or table display without a hinge repair. I can close the top and lift it without the bottom falling out... The top has a gorgeous large raised bouquet of flowers containing blooming roses as well as a heavily raised circular beaded border. The back has an engine turned overlapping wave pattern of various sizes amid 6 rows of engine turned diamond decoration between the groups of waves throughout. Lovely decoration that you would never find on ladies' accessories today. Size of compact is 4 1/8" across in diameter. It is also deep measuring 3/8" from the top cover to the vanity table. Weight WITHOUT the mirror is heavy at 112 gr. of solild sterling silver. It is from the estate of original owner and is in all original excellent condition other than the issues cited above. This is a very large showy noticeable sterling compact ofr your vintage and antique ladies' accessories collection or vanity. It has been left as found in original so there is some remnant of the original powder inside.
Vintage Art Deco St. Anthony of Padua with Jesus Apostle Saint Spoon Catholic Italy
This is a 1930s-1940s vintage Art Deco spoon with a finial of St. Anthony of Padua on a pedestal holding Jesus in his right arm. He is easily identified by his classic iconography: wearing a Franciscan friar's habit with a tonsure haircut, and tenderly carrying the infant Jesus in his arms. Since it is made of all silver metal with no brass or other metal coming through it is likely made of either a very, very heavy silver plate or continental 800 silver with a worn marking from Italy. There is no visible maker mark or silver purity mark. There is however a worn mark on the pedestal holding St. Anthony of Padua which is not legible. Likely the area of Italy where the spoon was made. These saint and apostle spoons were popular Italian souvenir spoons in Italy in the early century. This one measures 4 1/4" tall north to south by 1/4" across the top east to west by almost 3/4" across the bowl of the spoon. Overall condition is excellent. No damage or repair. No deep scratches. Never inscribed. A lovely addition for your vintage and antique religious flatware collection.
Antique 1920s European Continental 800 Silver German Maker Etui Cigarette Case Wallet Business Cards
This is a lovely antique European continental 800 silver small cigarette case with a fancy BEA monogram in the center cartouche. No damage, no dents, no dings, no repair. Needs fresh polishing. It is marked 800UKA which was a German maker in the 1920s known for 800 silver pocket items such as this and other etuis which were small, decorative cases used to hold needles, cosmetics, or other small items. Today these small silver cases are often used as wallets and for business cards or other cards. Size is 3 1/8" north to south by 2" wide east to west by 3/8" deep. Weight is 50.3 grams. This case is extremely well made with a very strong spring jointed hinge. It pops open easily and when closed you can hear a very loud snap so you know it is locked in place. It still works great. The front has a fancy Art Deco linear pattern in the silver and the back has the same matching pattern. The perimeter is decorated with small fancy repousee flourishes all the way around. Condition is excellent. No dents or dings. No damage or repair. All original, Never altered. The inside has its original gold gilt that is all intact. Not worn down. This came laid around in an estate for many decades and developed a tarnish mark in a line going around the center. It has not been touched or polished out in many, many years. It must have been wrapped in something that left a tarnish mark front and back. Other than this it is in wonderful condition. Beautiful original case for your antique and vintage silver accessories collection.
Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Panther Link Bracelet Italy 1980s Late Mid Century 7.25″
Marked Italy 925 and tested as solid sterling silver this is a lovely vintage late mid century 1980s panther link bracelet. Very showy with raised engineered watchband style panther linkage which had a popular boom in the 1980s (think Cartier watchbands of the 1980s which underwent major change to fluid panther design bracelets). Size is 7.25" long not including the tongue clasp which closes into the bracelet. Designed to fit a universal 7" wrist. Width is 1/2" cross. Weight is 21.1 grams. The panther chaining has 1/8" depth or thickness. The locking clasp is strong and secure; the safety catch is equally secure. Overall condition is excellent; very gently used if ever. The sterling silver is all bright, crisp, and clear. No damage or repair. This bracelet looks like it rarely used. A lovely vintage industrial style bracelet for your vintage mid century jewelry collection.
Antique Early 1900s Jennings Brothers Luxury Silver Plated Trinket Snuff Pill Round Box Cylindrical
This is a lovely early 1900s heavy silver plated cylinder box Jennings Brothers of Connecticut. Rightfully assessed as a foremost luxury brand of high quality silver plated snuff boxes, pill boxes, jewelry boxes and other fine accessories this particular cylinder box has absolutely no wear the silver plating at all. It is marked JB in one hallmark and CO in another hallmark in side the hinge joint. You can see it with a loupe but i could only capture the CO mark with the camera. Size is 1 7/8" across in diameter. Height from top of box to bottom without the handle is 1 1/8" tall. With the handle it is 1 1/2" tall. The top of the box has a hand applied gold filled Victorian to Edwardian era stiff cuff link which is used as a handle to lift the lid open. The lids on silver boxes of this era sit completely flush with the body and are not easy to open so the link was applied to be used as a handle. It lifts and closes easily. Other than one ding on the bottom edge it is in excellent condition. All silver intact and no indication that it will wear in the future. No tears or deep scratches. never monogrammed or inscribed. The inside still retains its original blue velvet liner. This is a lovely antique cylinder box for your men or ladies accessories collection. Good for pills, jewelry, snuff, vanity displays etc.....It is strong and durable. Weight is just under 50 grams.
Vintage Early Mid Century Sterling Silver Oval Scalloped Deep Compact Ladies’ Accessory Vanity
This is an unusually deep ladies vanity or handbag accessories compact in solid sterling silver with a very pretty deeply scalloped design that goes around the top, bottom and body; all separate parts. Late Art Deco to Early Mid Century design. It is marked Sterling and guaranteed solid sterling silver.....not plated. Size of top measures 3" east to west by 2 1/8" north to south. Height off the table is 5/8" tall. Weight is heavy at 99.5 grams. The mirror is approximately 22% of the weight in these old compacts. The top has an Art Deco raised and applied monogram of TW or WT. The inside mirror is broken. Other than this, it is in excellent condition. No dents or dings. No gauges or deep scratches. No tears. All original. Never altered or repaired. It came from an estate many years ago and could use a fresh polishing. This is a very, very pretty box style compact for your vanity and vintage ladies accessories collection. Also good for jewelry and trinkets given its size. As far as vintage sterling compact go this is an unusually large pretty example.
Vintage Mid Century 1950s-1960s Mexican Sterling Silver Compact Aztec Design
This is a very strong and well made Mid Century Mexican sterling silver ladies' compact with a deeply recessed Aztec border and a beautifully decorated Aztec pattern on the inside. It is marked Patente Pend. (patent pending) Hecho Mexico, AVB (maker mark) Sterling, 925, left facing eagle with #29 which has been identified as belonging to maker AVB. Size is 3" across in diameter by 5/16" thickness top tof lid to bottom of base. Weight is 101.6gr with the mirror which is approximately 22%-25% of total weight. The original powder puff is very worn but still contained in the compact along with its netted sifter. The original mirror is still intact and excellent. The case was never monogrammed or inscribed. The best part of the compact is the powder puff cover with all of the inside geometric Aztec symbols. Both the case and the inside cover work securely. Both have that loud snap when they are closed and they remain securely closed; won't reopen. The latches are strong and secure. The pop up opening for the inside cover is fine; just press the silver button with your nail and the cover pops up to reveal the powder. This compact has not been polished out in many decades and has 2 very small dings on top (one of which is so shallow that it is not eye noticeable). Other than it is in excellent condition. Never monogrammed. Never altered or repaired. No deep scratches, gauges or tears. From the estate of the original owner. Kept all original and not freshly polished out. This is a lovely older vintage hand crafted workshop compact in solid sterling silver for your antique and vintage ladies vanity or accessories collection.
Vintage Mid Century Sanborns Mexican Sterling Silver Heavy Individual Salt Cellars 1950s-1960s
This is a pair of vintage 1940s-1960s mid 20th century Mexican sterling silver individual salt cellars. They are marked Sanborns (Mexico City) with the #6 owl mark to indicate Sanborn Brothers Walter & Frank along with the numbered assay guaranteeing solid sterling silver.....not plated. They are beautifully hand crafted and very weighty; strong and durable. They will last indefinitely. Size of each salt is 1 1/2" across by 1" tall. Total combined weight of both salts is 48gr. They have not been polished out in many decades and the insides need a good polishing. Overall condition of both is excellent. No dents or dings. No tears or deep scratches. Light surface age wear only. Never monogrammed or inscribed. Never altered or repaired. All original. A lovely showy pair of hand forged sterling silver individual servers for your dining table. Many people use these for individual crushed nuts and seed toppings or individual sugar servers.
1936 Art Deco Deakin and Francis British Sterling Silver Birmingham England Ladies Flat Compact
This is a vintage British sterling silver Art Deco ladies compact with its original mirror, powder puff and net sifter. It is marked with lion passant to indicate solid sterling silver, the anchor to show Birmingham origin and the letter M consistent with the origin year date of 1936. Additionally, is also has the D&F hallmark maker mark stamp for Deakin and Francis silversmiths. The top has a strong geometric Art Deco pattern consisting of tight parallel waves amid a sunburst pattern that draws the eye to the top semicircle which contains parallel half circles. The interesting part of the wave and burst pattern combines is that when you move it in lighting the waves look like they are rippling across. Size is 3" across in diameter and depth is 3/16. Weight with mirror is 63.9gr. The back has multiple shallow dings all over. The front top is excellent condition. No dents or dings.Never altered or repaired. No tears or deep scratches. Top and inside is fine. Hinge works well. Dual latches on the edge in order to open and close it are still intact and it closes securely. It came from the estate of the original owner many decades ago and has been safely stored away all these years. It is in original condition and has not been freshly polished out. This is a lovely original Art Deco compact for your vintage and antique vanity display and ladies' accessories collection.
Vintage Late Art Deco 1930s-1940s Mary Dunhill Sterling Silver Oval Ladies’ Compact No Monogram
This is a very streamline late Art Deco sterling silver lady's compact marked Mary Dunhill, sterling. Guaranteed solid sterling silver.....not plated. Size is just over 3" across east to west by 2 1/8" north to south. Height is 1/2" tall. Weight without the powder puff and mesh insert is 60.5 grams. It has its original mirror, powder and mesh insert intact. The locking clasp is well aligned, strong and secure. You can hear the loud snap when it is closed and it stays closed. The sterling silver is thick, solid and very well made. It has 2 very small shallow dings on the lid one of which is too tiny to see in the photos. The other is center right on photo of lid and again, very minor. well as overall surface age scuffs. Being from an estate from many decades ago it has not been professionally polished out to remove any scuffs in many, many years. No monogram or monogram removal. All original, Never altered or modified. A lovely original 1930s-1940s luxury brand compact for you antique and vintage sterling silver ladies' accessories collection or for your personal vanity.
Vintage Early 1950s Mid Century Sterling Silver Sunburst Compact Never Monogrammed Kotler & Kopit
Made by Kotler and Kopit between the 1930s and the 1950s this is a lovely deep sterling silver ladies compact with an engine turned engraved sunburst pattern on top alongside a tight concentric parallel circles pattern with the rays of the sunburst leading the eye toward a smooth shiny sterling silver center circle that was never monogrammed or inscribed. The mirror and original netted insert for the powder is intact. Both latches, hinges and locks work strongly and securely. You can hear the loud snap when they are closed and they stay closed without reopening. The back has some minor shallow surface dings and the top has all over age wear surface scratches. No deep scratches, gauges or tears. The mirror is removable and replaceable. It is intact and fits perfect but need to be retaped in the back as the original tape has dried out over the years and it has come loose. This came from an estate where it had not been polished out in many decades and a fresh professional polish will remove most of the surface age wear scuffs. The spring hinge for the powder compartment is also strong and secure. Additionally, the cover has a highly reflective finish and provides a secondary mirror if needed. Size of compact measures 3″ across in diameter by 3/8″ deep. Weight is 92.2 grams WITHOUT the mirror. Overall condition is excellent, gently used. This is a lovely early mid century starburst compact made by a very well known high quality maker of the time for your vintage and antique sterling silver accessories or vanity collection.
About the Maker
Company Name: Kotler & Kopit, Inc.
Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island (with a showroom in New York).
Era: Active prominently from the 1930s through the 1950s.
Specialty: They were a well-known American manufacturer of high-quality vanity items, specializing in loose powder compacts, cigarette cases, and vanity sets. While they made many brass, gold-toned, and rhinestone-encrusted pieces, their solid sterling silver compacts featuring clean, engine-turned geometric patterns like your sunburst are highly collectible examples of mid-century vanity design
About the Maker
- Company Name: Kotler & Kopit, Inc.
- Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island (with a showroom in New York).
- Era: Active prominently from the 1930s through the 1950s.
- Specialty: They were a well-known American manufacturer of high-quality vanity items, specializing in loose powder compacts, cigarette cases, and vanity sets. While they made many brass, gold-toned, and rhinestone-encrusted pieces, their solid sterling silver compacts featuring clean, engine-turned geometric patterns like your sunburst are highly collectible examples of mid-century vanity design
Art Deco Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Stamp Holder Dispensary Desk Accessory Never Monogrammed
This is a vintage Art Deco Tiffany & Co sterling silver desk accessory stamp holder dispensary which holds a roll of stamps and a slot on the side so you can manually dispense the stamps as needed. It is marked Tiffany & Co and also marked with an old full word black letter sterling mark which was commonly used in the Art Deco and early mid century periods. It has a highly detailed mix of linear engraving and textured geometric circular patterns on the top and side. There are multiple concentric circles that draw you toward the smooth center which was never monogrammed. Between the concentric ring there is a repetitive pattern resembling tiny diamond cut characteristic of engine turned metalwork which created a textured reflective surface. The outer edge of the lid and the bands wrapping around the cylinder body have a tight beaded or dotted pattern. The cylindrical is decorated with fine, closely spaced parallel lines to give the metal a satin style finish. Size is 2" across in diameter by 1 1/4" tall. Weight is 39.1 grams. Overall condition is excellent, gently used. Never altered or repaired. All original. Never monogrammed. No dents or dings. No tearls or deep scratches. From an estate from many years ago and needs a fresh polishing.
Vintage Sterling Silver Siam Thai Niello Dancer Lady’s Compact no mirror 72.5gr scrap needs lock repair
This is a vintage late Art Deco to early mid century sterling silver lady's compact. It is marked Hand Made in Siam, Sterling, Thainakon. Nice and weighty solid sterling silver. The inside is missing its mirror but the separate bezel for the side that holds powder is intact. It has that nice soft, sleek aged silver feel in the hand and is also quite shallow indicative of the Art Deco era rather than very deep. Size measures 3" across in diameter. Depth is just over 1/8". Weight is 72.5 grams. The locking latch is present and when pressed down you can hear the loud locking snap but it doesn't stay locked once you release the latch. So, it will need a latch adjustment and a small mirror glued into on side. The niello work is all intact; it medium matte finish black; not a shiny black, more like a raw black granite or slate black. The dancer are beautifully etched into the sterling on both sides and you can see that they were done by an experienced hand. Both are very intricately detailed and well crafted. As of today the scrap sterling silver price is just about $2/gram. This is a lovely older vintage handmade compact for your vintage and antique lady's accessories collection or vanity display.
Vintage Mid Century Tanosa Luxury Brand Mexican Sterling Silver Small Dish
Vintage Mexican sterling silver mid century dish made by Tanosa. The front has an incised mark, Tanosa along with 2 small hallmarks; a star in a crescent moon and a very tiny circle make with the letter B below the numbers 540 or it could be 5 with a pictoral mark and a zero. Very tiny and hard to read. It also has a center raised stylized water well emblem which served as Tonosa's unique maker mark during the mid 20th century. The factory catalog number of 60-0-73 is also stamped into the front. Additionally, it is tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver; not plated. Size is 3 3/4" across in diameter by 1/2" deep. It is all hand crafted with a delicately gadrooned edge, much like a small sawtooth cut. Overall condition is excellent, gently used. It is from an estate from many years ago and could use a fresh polishing. Weight is 28 grams.
During the 1950s through the 1970s, Mexico City was a major hub for world-class silver craftsmanship, home to famous houses like Sanborns, Maciel, and Maricela. Tanosa established itself firmly within this luxury market, crafting fine sterling tableware, coin-rimmed dishes, and decorative holloware that was highly popular with both affluent locals and international tourists visiting the capital.
The piece's construction is consistent with high-grade Mexican sterling, which frequently ranges between .925 and .950 purity and is widely collected today for its exceptional historical charm
Vintage 1970s-1980s Plain Gold Plate Bangle Bracelet Size 6
This is a lovely vintage 1970s gold plated/tone bangle bracelet that looks and feels like a heavy gold plate. It is plain with no pattern in or on the gold which makes the gold highly reflective. Outside measures a little less than 1/4" wide. Depth from front to back is 3/16". Inside circumference is 6 1/2". Fits wrist size 6" to 6 1/8". I have a 6 1/2" wrist and it fits me a little snug and stays in place. Overall condition is excellent. No damage. No repair. Never altered or modified. No dents or dings. Locking clasp works well and is secure. You can hear the loud snap when you close it in place. No scratches. NO gold wear at all. Locking clasp and hinge work well and the original safety chain is still intact. No safety chain. It came from old boutique store stock from the 1970s-1980s and was kept Beautiful overall condition. A lovely bangle bracelet for your antique and vintage gold jewelry collection.
Vintage 1970s-1980s Plain Gold Plated Bangle Bracelet w Safety Chain Size 6 1/4″
This is a lovely vintage 1970s gold plated/tone bangle bracelet that looks and feels like a heavy gold plate. It is plain with no pattern in or on the gold which makes the gold highly reflective. Outside measures a little less than 1/4" wide. Depth from front to back is 3/16". Inside circumference is 6 1/4". Fits wrist size 6" to 6 1/8". I have a 6 1/2" wrist and it fits me snugly and stays in place. Overall condition is excellent. No damage. No repair. Never altered or modified. No dents or dings. Locking clasp works well and is secure. You can hear the loud snap when you close it in place. No scratches. NO gold wear at all. Locking clasp and hinge work well and the original safety chain is still intact. It came from old boutique store stock. from the 1970s-1980s and was kept Beautiful overall condition. A lovely bangle bracelet for your antique and vintage gold jewelry collection.
Vintage 1970s-1980s Gold Plated Hinged Bangle Bracelet w Safety Chain No Wear Size 6 1/2″
This is a lovely vintage 1970s gold plated/tone bangle bracelet that looks like a heavy gold plate. It has a fine linear and vine pattern in the gold which is is light and subdued and makes the gold highly reflective. Outside measures just about 1/4" wide. Depth from front to back is 3/16". Inside circumference is 6 3/4". Fits wrist size 6 1/2". I have a 6 1/2" wrist and it fits me perfectly and stays in place. Overall condition is excellent. No damage. No repair. Never altered or modified. No dents or dings. No scratches. NO gold wear at all. Locking clasp and hinge work well and the original safety chain is still intact. It came from old boutique store stock. from the 1970s-1980s and was kept Beautiful overall condition. A lovely bangle bracelet for your antique and vintage gold jewelry collection.
Antique 1920s Art Deco Sterling Silver Fancy Filigree Sapphire Paste Bracelet 7″
This is a completely original, authentic 1920s, antique Art Deco sapphire or sapphire paste bracelet with very fancy pierced filigree open work amid fine millgrained edges, geometric squares and fancy patterns with ornate flourishes. It has its original box tongue clasp intact and working well. The clasp securely holds the bracelet closed. All of the stones are deep glowing blue color and bezel set both front and back. The backs are open for light to pass through; not foil back rhinestones. The box linkage is very intricate and well made. The last link is marked sterling; old full word block letter sterling mark. Besides being marked it is also tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver and original, genuine, authentic 1920s to 1930s Art Deco…..Not plated over white metal or brass like the newer mass produced reproductions you see all over the internet from many different nations. Those modern reproductions are made of brand new silver plate. This is what you are told if you provide Ai with an image of any of those new reproduction bracelets. BUT if you give the image of this estate bracelet to AI you are told that it is an original, authentic, period piece. Size is a little over 7″ long end to end by 3/8″ wide across the top with a depth from front to back of 1/8″. Overall condition is excellent. All original, Never altered, modified or repaired. No damage. No dents or dings or noticeable scratches. The pattern is still crisp, clear, strong and beautiful all the way around. Not worn down. The stones are also clean, crisp and clear with good transparency when held to light. From the original owner’s estate many decades ago this is a gorgeous bracelet for your antique fine jewelry collection.
Vintage 1 Star Military Pin Red White Blue 1980s Mid Century Enamel Metal Plastic
Vintage 1980s mid century one star military pin in a very small size with red, white and blue enamel and a metal pin rod with plastic back and plastic clutch. Size is 1/2' long by a little over 1/4" wide. This item laid in a draw for 40 years and the back has age dirt that has not been cleaned. Other than this, overall condition is excellent. No wear to the enamel and pin rod is still secure. Nice addition for anyone collecting vintage military items.
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.