Small Collection of Jewelry, two pieces of feather jewelry, a brooch of three long-tailed birds and an articulated koi pendant, a sterling cuff and locket ring, a sterling silver and green paste brooch and matching earclips, a mother-of-pearl fish brooch, a pair of carved ivory earpendants, and a costume necklace. Estimate $200-250 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
JEWELRY. Modernist Silver Jewelry, Many Signed. : Includes a Mexican sterling articulated fish pendant, signed, "925 TR-142 Mexico"; signed modernist sterling brooch, stamped, "717 JUST. A Sterling"; a modernist Danecraft sterling brooch; a Mexican sterling airplane form brooch, stamped, "Mexico 925 TR-38"; a Mexican sterling and brass brooch depicting mulitple rows of standing people, stamped verso, "TC-137 Mexico 925"; a Neils Erik From sterling ring, stamped, "Sterling Denmark NE From 925S", size - 7; a Mexican sterling star form brooch, maker's mark of JJ; a signed Naldo sterling coyote form brooch, stamped, "Sterling Naldo 925"; a sterling Anton Michelsen modernist brooch, stamped, "AM Sterling Denmark"; a signed . 835 silver starbust form brooch, stamped, "835" with an unidentified maker's mark of, "TH?"l a Lynette Miller sterling brooch with brushed finish, stamped verso, "Lynette Miller ©19925 . 925"; a Mexican sterling brooch; a signed Danish sterling brooch depicting a lilypad, stamped, "Sterling HS Denmark"; a modernist sterling brooch; a modernist sterling brooch resembling people, stamped, "925" with a pictorial hallmark of a menorah; a Swedish . 830 silver pendant, dated 1927, with an unidentified maker's mark; and (4) Scottish sterling kilt pins with inscriptions. Accompanied by a modernist R. Tennesmed pewter brooch, stamped, "R. Tennesmed Sweden". Total approx. weight of sterling is 9. 24 troy oz. From a Scarsdale, NY estate. Dimensions: R. Tennesmed brooch measures approx. 1. 375" w x 2. 5" h. Condition Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
TWO LOS CASTILLO SILVER AND GLASS JEWELRY ITEMSTwo Los Castillo silver and glass jewelry items, 1940-1965; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Los Castillo / Taxco / Sterling / Mexico / 514; Brooch further stamped: Made in Mexico / [Eagle 15] Comprising a large bib style necklace with stylized fish supporting three blue glass stones, and a matching brooch with one glass stone 2 pieces Necklace: 2.625" H x 5.5" W; Brooch: 1.625" H x 3.125" W 128.2 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: Necklace: 2.625" H x 5.5" W; Brooch: 1.625" H x 3.125" W Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A group of Mexican silver brooches, Two groupings: A group of Hector Aguilar brooches, circa 1940-1945; Taxco, Mexico (1905-1986, Mexican) Each stamped: HA; Further variously stamped: Taxco / 940 / 990 / Made in Mexico / Sterling Comprising four figural brooches including a large parrot brooch, a small stylized fish brooch with a large onyx cabochon and two additional stylized fish brooches (Largest: 2.5" H x 4.375" W), 4 pieces A Salvador Teran brooch, circa 1955-1970 (c. 1920-d. 1974, Mexican) A silver stylized seahorse brooch with applied wire details Stamped: Salvador / Mexico / Sterling / 139 3.125" H x 1.5" W 5 pieces 115.1 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A LARGE MIXED GROUP OF MODERNIST-STYLE JEWELRYA large mixed group of Modernist-style jewelry, Mid-20th Century and Later Eighteen works comprising two necklaces, one with overlay portrait stone-set pendant with paperclip chain (Pendant stamped: LG / Sterling; 2.75" H; chain: 18" L) and one shadowbox overlay pendant with sea creature designs on a paperclip chain (Pendant stamped: Coro ©; 2.5" H; chain stamped: Germany; 24.5" L); five pendants, including an articulated stylized fish pendant (Stamped: MMC / Taxco / Mexico / 925 / Eagle 63; 4" H), a set-stone figural pendant (Stamped: Muriel; 2.75" H), a silver charm hand pendant holding pool of light sphere (Stamped: [conjoined] AO [or] VO / Brazil / 925 / ©; 1.25" H), and a heavy single hand pendant (unmarked; 2.5" H); two link bracelets, one with rectangular links (Stamped: Sterling; 7.5" L) and one with oval links (unmarked; 9" L); a Brutalist style brooch and pair of matching earrings (Each unmarked; brooch: 1.75" h x 2.5" W; earrings: 2" H); seven further brooches, including a narrow Danish silver knotwork brooch (Stamped: HaH [for Hans Hansen] / Denmark / 925S; 3" H), a silver overlay "Tree of Life" brooch (Stamped: GMN / HP / 925; 2" H"), an oval openwork brooch (Stamped: [maker's mark] / 925S; 1.625" H), a mixed metal portrait brooch (Stamped: R; 2.125"H), and two modernist blockhead torso brooches, one with cut-out tie and quiff hair (etched: B / "Corporate Blockhead" / 7/90 / sterling; 2.125' H) and one with double row buttons, earring and mohawk hair (Etched: B / "Punker Blockhead" / 7/90 / sterling; 2.5" H); and a pair of mixed metal flaming heart stone set earrings by Sandy Comstock (each stamped: Comstock / © / sterling; 1.5 "H), 21 pieces 395.1 grams gross Provenance: The Goodenough Estate, benefiting St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea, HI Provenance: The Goodenough Estate, benefiting St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea, HI
A LARGE GROUP OF LOS CASTILLO SILVER BROOCHESA large group of Los Castillo silver brooches, Circa 1940-1945 and 1950-1965; Taxco, Mexico Nine stamped: Los Castillo / Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Design number]; One further stamped: [Eagle 15] Comprising ten incised sterling brooches in various designs including two elaborate brooches of a diving fish, each set with a blue glass cabochon (No. 514), a bow brooch with suspended blue cabochon (No. 692), a brooch/pendant of a pair of swans (No. 516) and five brooches in various botanical designs (Nos. 220, 466, 543P, 548, 595), as well as a hand-hammered foliate dress pin, 10 pieces Largest: 1.75" H x 3.5" W 239.1 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: One design illustrated in Penny C. Morrill and Carole A. Berk, "Mexican Silver: Modern Hand-Wrought Jewelry & Metalwork" 4th ed.- (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2007), 80, fig. VI-1. Dimensions: Largest: 1.75" H x 3.5" W Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A 9 carat gold bar brooch formed as a fishing rod the central wicker creel with a fish tail poking out from the cover 65mm long; and two silver coloured similar examples (3)
CORO CRAFT BLOW FISH COSTUME BROOCH CORO CRAFT, BLOW FISH, COSTUME BROOCH, W 3", L 2":enamel on gold plated on sterling
Lot comprising two silver fish pendant, and silver and enamel fish brooch, two strand jet necklace, Danish silver brooch, three cameo brooches, etc.
EISENBERG ORIGINAL RUTH KAMKE DESIGNED STERLING VERMEIL FIGURAL FISH BROOCH WITH HUGE FACETED AQUA CRYSTAL BODY & TAIL, BLACK ENAMEL & TINY RHINESTONES ACCENTING THE OPEN MOUTH, C. 1940. 2 3/4" X 3"Eisenberg Original Ruth Kamke designed sterling vermeil figural fish brooch with Huge faceted aqua crystal body & tail, black enamel & tiny rhinestones accenting the open mouth, C. 1940., Marked Eisenberg Original Sterling. Page 108, figure 4.50 from "Eisenberg Originals, The Golden Years of Fashion Jewelry, and Fragrance, 1920s-1950s" by Sharon G. Schwartz. Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 3"
A GROUP OF LOS CASTILLO SILVER BROOCHESA group of Los Castillo silver brooches, Circa 1940-1945; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Los Castillo / Taxco / Made in Mexico / Sterling / 980 [No. 220] / [design numbers: 548,174,514c, 642, 665] Comprising five sterling silver brooches and one pendant brooch in various figural and foliate designs including birds and a fish brooch with set red glass cabochon, 6 pieces Dimensions: Largest: 4.25" H x 2.75" W; smallest: 1.25" H x 3.25" W138.2 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF MEXICAN SILVER BROOCHESA group of Mexican silver brooches, Two groupings: A group of Hector Aguilar brooches, circa 1940-1945; Taxco, Mexico (1905-1986, Mexican) Each stamped: HA; Further variously stamped: Taxco / 940 / 990 / Made in Mexico / Sterling Comprising four figural brooches including a large parrot brooch, a small stylized fish brooch with a large onyx cabochon and two additional stylized fish brooches (Largest: 2.5" H x 4.375" W), 4 pieces A Salvador Teran brooch, circa 1955-1970 (c. 1920-d. 1974, Mexican) A silver stylized seahorse brooch with applied wire details Stamped: Salvador / Mexico / Sterling / 139 3.125" H x 1.5" W 5 pieces 115.1 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Six Hector Aguilar silver brooches, 1940-1945 and 1955-1962; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped for Hector Aguilar, further stamped: 940 / Taxco; Two stamped: Eagle 9 Comprising an opposing pair of grasshopper brooches (1" H x 3" W), a fish brooch (1.625" H x 1.75" W), an "X"-motif brooch (1.875" H x 2.25" W), a face brooch (1.5" H x 1.5" W), an intersecting "V"-motif brooch (1.625" H x 2.5" W), and a knotted barbed brooch (1.25" H x 2.75" W), 6 pieces 142.5 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF LOS CASTILLO FIGURAL SILVER BROOCHESA group of Los Castillo figural silver brooches, 1940-1945; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Los Castillo / Taxco / Sterling / [Made in Mexico or Mexico]; Each further variously stamped with design number Comprising an elaborate stylized fish in waves with green glass cabochon No. 514c (2" H x 3.5" W), an angel fish brooch with green stone eye and brushed silver highlights No. 349 (3.25" H x 2.25" W), a similar style brooch of a long-tailed fighting fish No. 666 (3.75" H x 2" W), a stylized double swan brooch No. 516P (2.75" h x 2.75" W), a deer brooch with foliate backdrop No. 629 (3.875" H x 2.625" W), and a leaping antelope brooch No. 679 (2.375" h x 3.25" W) 6 pieces 183.7 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A set of Jesus Cazares fisherman jewelry, Third-quarter 20th Century; Patzcuaro, Mexico Apparently unsigned; Earring back stamped: Silver / Mexico Comprising a simulated coral and silver necklace with fish-shaped fringe (15.5" L x 1.75" W), a brooch with stylized fisherman issuing fish-shaped fringe (3.125" H x 2.25" W), and a pair of fish-motif screw-back earrings (2" H x .5" W), 4 pieces 98.0 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Similar design illustrated: M.L. Davis & Greta Pack, "Mexican Jewelry," University of Texas Press, Austin, TX, 1996. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
JEWELRY. Assorted Silver Jewelry Grouping. : Includes an Art Nouveau style sterling pendant of a beauty; an . 835 silver monogrammed ring; a Knothe sterling belt buckle - with non-silver components of backing; a Jerusalem sterling and tiger's eye brooch/pendant; a sterling, enamel and marcasite pendant; an Italian sterling money clip; an Unger Bros. sterling brooch/pendant of Diana; a sterling brooch of a fish; an Italian sterling chain; an Italian sterling and marcasite lizard brooch; a sterling, marcasite and colored gem ring; an Israeli sterling brooch; a sterling and onyx cuff bracelet; a Mexican sterling hinged necklace; an Israeli Reuvem sterling and tiger's eye bracelet; an Italian sterling bracelet; an Italian sterling chain necklace; an Italian sterling necklace; an Italian sterling chain; a sterling box chain with heart pendant; a sterling chain necklace; a Taxco sterling brooch with abalone inlay; a pair of sterling lion rampant cufflinks; a pair of Heraldic double eagle "ever watchful" sterling cufflinks; a single sterling lion cufflink; and a charm bracelet with various charms and medallions. Total approx. weight of all items is 14. 30 troy oz. From a Pearl River, NY estate. Condition Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
A Bohemian garnet set oval hinged bangle, a colourless paste set brooch, designed as an otter with red gem set eyes, holding a fish, two silver brooches, detailed EMILY and GLADYS, various further brooches, a silver mounted amethyst quartz pendant, a silver chain mesh purse, import mark Chester 1909, an imitation pearl necklace, on a green and colourless paste set clasp, a buckle and sundry, mostly costume jewellery.
A large mixed group of Modernist-style jewelry, Mid-20th Century and Later Eighteen works comprising two necklaces, one with overlay portrait stone-set pendant with paperclip chain (Pendant stamped: LG / Sterling; 2.75" H; chain: 18" L) and one shadowbox overlay pendant with sea creature designs on a paperclip chain (Pendant stamped: Coro ©; 2.5" H; chain stamped: Germany; 24.5" L); five pendants, including an articulated stylized fish pendant (Stamped: MMC / Taxco / Mexico / 925 / Eagle 63; 4" H), a set-stone figural pendant (Stamped: Muriel; 2.75" H), a silver charm hand pendant holding pool of light sphere (Stamped: [conjoined] AO [or] VO / Brazil / 925 / ©; 1.25" H), and a heavy single hand pendant (unmarked; 2.5" H); two link bracelets, one with rectangular links (Stamped: Sterling; 7.5" L) and one with oval links (unmarked; 9" L); a Brutalist style brooch and pair of matching earrings (Each unmarked; brooch: 1.75" h x 2.5" W; earrings: 2" H); seven further brooches, including a narrow Danish silver knotwork brooch (Stamped: HaH [for Hans Hansen] / Denmark / 925S; 3" H), a silver overlay "Tree of Life" brooch (Stamped: GMN / HP / 925; 2" H"), an oval openwork brooch (Stamped: [maker's mark] / 925S; 1.625" H), a mixed metal portrait brooch (Stamped: R; 2.125"H), and two modernist blockhead torso brooches, one with cut-out tie and quiff hair (etched: B / "Corporate Blockhead" / 7/90 / sterling; 2.125' H) and one with double row buttons, earring and mohawk hair (Etched: B / "Punker Blockhead" / 7/90 / sterling; 2.5" H); and a pair of mixed metal flaming heart stone set earrings by Sandy Comstock (each stamped: Comstock / © / sterling; 1.5 "H), 21 pieces 395.1 grams gross Provenance: The Goodenough Estate, benefiting St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea, HI Provenance: The Goodenough Estate, benefiting St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea, HI
EISENBERG ORIGINAL STERLING VERMEIL FLYING FISH BROOCH WITH LAYERED SCALES WITH HINTS OF BLACK ENAMELING, ACCENTED WITH RUBY RHINESTONES AND PAVE DETAILS, MID-1940S. 3 1/4" X 2 1/2"Eisenberg Original sterling vermeil flying fish brooch with layered scales with hints of black enameling, accented with ruby rhinestones and pave details, mid-1940s. Page 109, figure 4.54 from "Eisenberg Originals, The Golden Years of Fashion Jewelry, and Fragrance, 1920s-1950s" by Sharon G. Schwartz. 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" Dimensions: 3 1/4" x 2 1/2"
(5) VINTAGE STERLING JEWELRY BROOCHES & EARRINGS(lot of 5) Vintage silver jewelry, including: (1) silver (content unknown) grape cluster brooch, with five pearls, approx 7/8"l, 1.25"w, (1) Sorrento sterling silver floriform brooch, carved bone floral bloom, filigree leaves, approx 1.5"l, 2 3/8"w, (pair) sterling silver dangle earrings, each with shell cabochon, fish hook ear wires, approx 1.75"l, (pair) sterling silver earrings, screw back, (one) with chip to black inset, (pair) sterling silver leaf-form earrings, screw back; 32.8 grams total (inclusive of all materials) **Provenance: A fine Indian Rocks Beach, Florida estate**
JEWELRY. Assorted Jewelry Inc. Victorian Coral. : Includes a Victorian double strand of individually knotted coral beads - graduated, with two coral beads to clasp; a Victorian hinged carved coral beaded bracelet - no missing beads; an Orb sterling brooch; a Beau sterling fly fishing brooch with fishing creel; (2) matched silver tennis racket pins; a sterling openwork floral brooch; a silver floral pendant with green cabochon on a sterling chain; an AM Double gold-filled/rolled gold bracelet; antique double cloak pin with enamel decoration - losses to enamel work; and a sterling Elgin mirrored compact. Total approx. weight of sterling jewelry is 1. 10 troy oz; total approx. weight of mirrored compact is 3. 04 troy oz. From a Harrison, NY estate. Dimensions: openwork floral brooch measures approx. 2" w x 1. 5" h. Condition Light surface scratches, and minor dings/dents.
A LARGE MIXED GROUP OF MEXICAN SILVER JEWELRYA large mixed group of Mexican silver jewelry, 20th Century Each variously stamped for Mexico and for Silver; Further variously stamped: TR-142 / Zevahc / [Eagle 16] Three groupings: A group of Mexican silver jewelry including a pierced bird design rectangular pendant (22" L x 1.875" H); two articulated fish brooches (each: 4.25" L); a Frida Kahlo protrait brooch (2.5" H x 1.75" W); a Modernist Zevahc obsidian set pendant (2" H x1.5" W) and matching earrings (each: 1.25" H) and a silver and wood brooch with silver agave overlay (2.5" H x 1.875" W), 8 pieces A group of silver earrings, including an AM/PM pair of earclips (1" H) and two pairs of silver earrings with green set stones (largest: 1.25" H), 6 pieces A "Two Hands" brooch/fastener by William Spratling, circa 1944-1946, First Design Period, Taxco (1900-1967, American) Stamped for William Spratling; Further stamped: Made in Mexico / Spratling SIlver / REC.12778 1.625" H x 1.25" W 15 pieces 221.1 grams gross Provenance: The Goodenough Estate, benefiting St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea, HI Notes: The "Two Hands brooch/fastener by William Spratling depicts clasped hands over the North and South American continents. Spratling referred to this design as "Continental Solidarity." Provenance: The Goodenough Estate, benefiting St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea, HI
A large mixed group of Mexican silver jewelry, 20th Century Each variously stamped for Mexico and for Silver; Further variously stamped: TR-142 / Zevahc / [Eagle 16] Three groupings: A group of Mexican silver jewelry including a pierced bird design rectangular pendant (22" L x 1.875" H); two articulated fish brooches (each: 4.25" L); a Frida Kahlo protrait brooch (2.5" H x 1.75" W); a Modernist Zevahc obsidian set pendant (2" H x1.5" W) and matching earrings (each: 1.25" H) and a silver and wood brooch with silver agave overlay (2.5" H x 1.875" W), 8 pieces A group of silver earrings, including an AM/PM pair of earclips (1" H) and two pairs of silver earrings with green set stones (largest: 1.25" H), 6 pieces A "Two Hands" brooch/fastener by William Spratling, circa 1944-1946, First Design Period, Taxco (1900-1967, American) Stamped for William Spratling; Further stamped: Made in Mexico / Spratling SIlver / REC.12778 1.625" H x 1.25" W 15 pieces 221.1 grams gross Provenance: The Goodenough Estate, benefiting St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea, HI Notes: The "Two Hands brooch/fastener by William Spratling depicts clasped hands over the North and South American continents. Spratling referred to this design as "Continental Solidarity." Provenance: The Goodenough Estate, benefiting St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea, HI
TWELVE ARTICLES OF MEXICO SILVER JEWELRY: 30-3/4"TWELVE ARTICLES OF MEXICO SILVER JEWELRY: 30-3/4" sterling silver necklace with a cross pendant bezel set with five amethysts and twelve turquoise, stamped "MR 39"; Taxco sterling silver brooch bezel set with nine round amethyst cabochons; sterling silver dangle earrings each bezel set with an amethyst baguette, seven turquoise cabochons and stamped "JGD"; two sterling silver pitcher charms; sterling silver fish pin; Taxco sterling silver cuff stamped "TT-13"; large round floral sterling silver pendant; sterling silver screw-back dangle hoop earrings stamped "TC"; silver bird brooch with large bezel set oval green cabochon; Taxco sterling silver cuff with stamp appearing to be "TN-252"; and a Taxco sterling silver pendant bezel set with a green turquoise cabochon and stamped "TR-110". Each piece is stamped either "Mexico" or "Taxco; along with "sterling" or "925"
A GROUP OF COSTUME JEWELRYA group of costume jewelry, Mid/late 20th century Two marked for 14k gold; six marked for sterling; six marked for maker Twenty-one works comprising a sterling silver diamanté necklace (15.5" L x 2.375" H), a 14k white gold fine chain necklace (16" L), an Art Deco style sterling silver diamanté clip brooch (2" H x 1.25" W), a diamanté brooch with initials ILS (1.25" H x 2.5" W), and a gold-toned metal double fish brooch with faux jewels and pearls (1.375" H x 2" W), as well as fifteen pairs of earrings in various styles and sizes including a pair of pearl and 14k gold trefoil stud earrings (0.5" H) and a pair of sterling silver diamanté hoop post earrings (1.75" Dia.), as well as pairs by Marboux, Jomaz, Hattie Carnegie, and three pairs of Jarin earrings ( (Largest: 3" H; smallest: 0.5" H), 37 pieces approximately Dimensions: Weighable items: 58.2 grams gross Provenance: Maria Domont Collection, West Hollywood, CA
A collection of silver and silver coloured fish themed brooches including a marcasite set fish brooch stamped '935'; an enamel pendant painted with a fisherman at sunset; a painted enamel oval stud; and other items (13)
Mostly silver mounted jewellery, comprising; an Eastern bangle, decorated with birds and leaves, three pairs of earrings, one odd earring, a brooch designed as a fish, a wedding ring and a silver charm, designed as a highlander, detailed MAC.
JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES Fifteen pieces of Asian, American, and European, 19th/20th C. Asian silver niello compact, Blackington and Co. sterling locket, Waltham Colonial open faced 17 jeweled pocketwatch with 14k yg case, silver pendant/compact, silver reticulated fish pendant, four silver brooches, silver floral design pendant suspended from silver rope, three silver plated match safes, pair of enameled earrings."
JEWELRY. ASSORTED STERLING AND SILVER JEWELRY Grouping. Including a Mexican Far Fan sterling articulated bracelet with (5) bezel set polished purple gems - stamped, "Far Fan Mexico 925"; a signed Mexican Miguel Garcia Martinez sterling bracelet - stamped, "Miguel Taxco 925 LVE 230"; a sterling necklace with (3) gold washed and gem accented stations; a dainty Italian sterling necklace - stamped, "925" with an Italian national mark; a hand made sterling crown and feather topped hear brooch - stamped, "B Sterling Hand Made"; a silver three-dimensional witches burr? brooch; a sterling and enamel swan brooch with faux gem - stamped, "925"; a silver fish brooch with central polished green gem; a silver and enamel three-dimensional bird pendant; a Peruvian puma brooch with colored stones - stamped, "925 Puma Peru"; a silver mounted green gem pendant; a Mexican sterling hinged cuff with green stone inlay - stamped, "925 Mexico"; (2) petite silver and enamel articulated fish pendants; and a damaged articulated fish pendant. Total approx. weight of all items is 8.35 troy oz (gross). From a Manhattan, NY estate. Dimensions: choker with stations measures approx. measures approx. 15.50" in length. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. No definitive statement is being made as to whether colored gems/stones are natural, synthetic or treated.
A GROUP OF LOS CASTILLO SILVER BROOCHESA group of Los Castillo silver brooches, Circa 1940-1945 and 1948-1950; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Los Castillo / Taxco / Made in Mexico / Sterling / [design number]; one further marked: [Eagle 15] Seven sterling silver brooches in various motifs including a fish brooch with aqua glass cabochon (No. 514C), two floral and foliate motif brooches (Nos. 143, 149), and four further stylized arabesque motif brooches (Nos. 595, 596, 617, 792), 7 pieces Dimensions: Largest: 2.25" H x 4" W; smallest: 1.5" H x 2.25" W184.9 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Lot comprising rose quartz pendant, in 9 ct gold mount with CZ inset, and a silver and enamel fish brooch.
ASIAN .950 SILVER FLASK, SMOKING AND ACCESSORY ITEMSGroup of 7 Asian silver items. 1st item: Chinese or Japanese hammered silver drinking flask, 6-1/2" L. 2nd item: Plain cigarette case with hinged top, 3" H. 3rd item: cigarette case, lighter and compact, all with engraved floral design, 2-1/4" to 5" L. 4th through 6th items: 2 tie clips and 1 filigree boutonniere pin, 1-1/2" to 2-3/8" L. 7th item: Silver brooch in the form of a fishing pole and basket with fish, 3" L, and 2 matching fish earrings with screw backs. Total combined weight 19.2 oz troy. All marked Sterling 950, Silver 950 or SILVER, circa 1950. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Plain cigarette case has some small dents. Other items in excellent condition.
(lot of 4) Sterling silver jewelry, including: (1) brooch, "Mamme Cat Fishing," signed JH, approx 3"h, 1.5"w, (1) dog brooch, signed JH, approx 1.5"h, 1.25"w, (1) angel cat brooch, signed J. Henry, dated 1993, approx 1.5"h, 2.5"w, (1) fish cuff bracelet, signed RL, dated 1988, approx 2.25"w, interior: (end to end) approx 5.25"l, gap: approx 1.25"w; 2.49ozt total
Asian .950 Silver Flask, Smoking and Accessory items Group of 7 Asian silver items. 1st item: Chinese or Japanese hammered silver drinking flask, 6-1/2" L. 2nd item: Plain cigarette case with hinged top, 3" H. 3rd item: cigarette case, lighter and compact, all with engraved floral design, 2-1/4" to 5" L. 4th through 6th items: 2 tie clips and 1 filigree boutonniere pin, 1-1/2" to 2-3/8" L. 7th item: Silver brooch in the form of a fishing pole and basket with fish, 3" L, and 2 matching fish earrings with screw backs. Total combined weight 19.2 oz troy. All marked Sterling 950, Silver 950 or SILVER, circa 1950. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
JEWELRY. Grouping of Sterling Jewelry. : Includes a signed sterling necklace with multi-stone beads and bird/fish form pendant drops, unidentified maker's mark; a pair of Mexican sterling "swirl" earrings; a pair of unmarked silver "swirl" earrings; a Meka sterling and red enamel pendant; a Mexican sterling necklace comprised of leaf form pendants; a Mexican sterling link bracelet, in the style of Hermes; a graduated silver beaded necklace with replaced clasp; a pair of screw back floral form sterling earrings; a Mexican sterling bracelet with replaced metal safety chain; a single sterling earrings with amethyst cabochon and screw back; a silver and amber bug form brooch, possible partial mark of "875"; a pair of silver and turquoise earrings; a sterling and oval Israeli? turquoise cabochon ring, bend to shank, ring size - 7; an English silver and moss agate cabochon ring, size - 5 3/4; a monogrammed sterling travel pencil; a monogrammed coin pendant with inscription from the Church of the Ascension; a most probably Italian . 800 silver openwork pendant with central green oval cabochon; a Forbes sterling and enamel rectangular pendant; and a 2 pc. . 800 silver and blue cabochon suite of bracelet and brooch/pendant. Total approx. weight of all items is 12. 48 troy oz. From a Westport, CT estate. Dimensions: . 800 silver pendant with green cabochon measures approx. 2. 125" w x 2. 5" h. Condition Light surface scratches, and minor dings/dents.
Seven Pieces of Mexican Jewelry and a Hogan Bolas Pin, mid-20th century, the Mexican pieces comprising a circular pair of earrings, an eye-shaped brooch, a brooch with fish, and a foliate-shaped suite of earrings and brooch, all with sterling silver, brass, stone, and enamel accents, backed in silver, and stamped with circular Hecho en Mexico 925/sterling mark, the largest brooch marked "Metales Casados"; the Hogan Bolas brooch of brass and copper, signed on the back, lg. 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 in. Estimate $200-300 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Georg Jensen Enamel 'Fish' Brooch # 307, Koppel: Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, dark two toned purple enamel overlay sterling silver fish brooch, design number 307. 1. 10 ozt. . 2. 75 x 2. 25" . Property from a private Manhattan collection Condition Very good. Light scratching to front.
An Arts & Crafts silver green and white guilloche enamel brooch, decorated with lilies, fish and religious emblems, hallmarked Sheffield.
EISENBERG ORIGINAL LARGE MEXICAN STERLING DIMENSIONAL FISH BROOCH WITH HUGE DOMED FAUX JADE AGATE OR ONYX CABOCHON AND HAND-INSCRIBED MARK, MID-1940S. 2 5/8" X 2 3/4" X 3 1/4"Eisenberg Original large Mexican sterling dimensional fish brooch with huge domed faux jade agate or onyx cabochon and hand-inscribed mark, mid-1940s. Page 113, figure 4.19 from "Eisenberg Originals, The Golden Years of Fashion Jewelry, and Fragrance, 1920s-1950s" by Sharon G. Schwartz. 2 5/8" x 2 3/4" x 3 1/4" Dimensions: 2 5/8" x 2 3/4" x 3 1/4"
THREE SETS OF MARGOT DE TAXCO "FISH" SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYThree sets of Margot de Taxco "Fish" silver and enamel jewelry, Third quarter 20th century; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Hecho en Mexico / Eagle 16; Each further numbered Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, 5693: Comprising a charm necklace, a bracelet, a pair of earclips with articulated fish; 5644: A brooch and a hinged cuff bracelet; 5847: A pair of earclips and a brooch, 9 pieces Necklace: 17" L x 2.25" H; Larger bracelet: 6.5" C x 1.75" H; Larger earclips: 2.75" H x 1" W; Larger brooch: 2" H x 3.75" H 312.0 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: These designs illustrated: Penny C. Morrill and Margot Van Voorhies, "Margot Van Voorhies: the Art of Mexican Enamelwork," Atglen, PA: Schiffer Pub. Ltd., 2010. Dimensions: Necklace: 17" L x 2.25" H; Larger bracelet: 6.5" C x 1.75" H; Larger earclips: 2.75" H x 1" W; Larger brooch: 2" H x 3.75" H Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
VINTAGE HECTOR AGUILAR TAXCO STERLING FISH BROOCH Vintage Hector Aguilar Taxco Mexican sterling silver pin brooch in the form of a fish, marked "HA / MADE IN MEXICO / STERLING." Weight: 10.9 g; 1.75" L x 0.75" W.
A collection of jewellery, comprising; a Scottish silver and parcel gilt necklace in the form of entwined oak leaves with gilt acorns; a bracelet in the form of five oblong oak leaf and acorn panels; a similar bracelet in the form of circlets, stamped 'Danecraft, Sterling'; a tumble-polished peridot necklace with an oak leaf fringe; an oval brooch embossed with a fish, stamped '800 SGR'; three bangles; a flowerhead cluster pendant and chain; a moonstone and lapis lazuli flowerhead pendant; and a bloomed faceted paste necklace (11).
JEWELRY. Assorted Sterling Jewelry Inc. Damaso: Gallegas. Includes a Mexican Taxco sterling twisted rope chain necklace, graduated in width and measuring approx. 16" in length; a wide ribbed sterling bracelet, measures approx. 1. 375" in width; a sterling cuff bracelet with bezel set circular cut outs, stamped, "MX 925"; a silver cuff bracelet inlaid with organic form turquoise? and pearls; a braided Mexican sterling choker length necklace; a Mexican sterling bracelet comprised of (11) x-form pendants; a modernist sterling brooch inlaid with a single oval cut faceted gem, stamped, "925"; a sterling and 14kt yellow gold bracelet comprised of (2) sterling cable bracelets and a 14kt yellow gold closure; a sterling, marcasite, pearl and enamel decorated floral brooch; an Italian sterling necklace, stamped, "Italy 925" with an unidentified maker's mark of, "P. R. "; a Mexican sterling fish form brooch; a Chinese? filigree silver brooch with central polished nephrite?, plaque verso reads, "SILVER"; a Mexican sterling hinged bracelet comprised of stylized x-form pendants; a Damaso Gallegas Mexican sterling and carved amethyst floral form brooch; a sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet; a sterling and colored gem cabohcon ring, size - 7; a wide band sterling ring, size - 4; a pair of Mexican sterling inlaid oval earrings; a sterling and coral ring, size - 7 3/4; a sterling bracelet, partial stamps; a David Andersen sterling and red enamel leaf form necklace and matched bracelet; and a Norwegian Hroar Prydz sterling and enamel decorated butterfly brooch. Total approx. weight of all items is 23. 74 troy oz. From a Bronxville, NY estate. Dimensions: butterfly brooch measures approx. 2. 5" w x 1. 5" h. Condition Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
A group of mixed-metal Mexican jewelry, Second Half 20th Century Four works: Ana María Nuñez de Brilanti (c.1910-d.1999, Mexican) A Victoria/Cony mixed-metal shooting star pendant/brooch and matching earrings, circa 1958-75; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Victoria / Mexico / Taxco / Cony / 353; Further variously stamped: Sterling / [Eagle 12] / Metales Brooch: 2" H x 2.5" W; Each earring: 1.75" H A mixed-metal banded hinged bangle bracelet by Metales Casados Stamped: Metales Casados / Hecho en Mexico 6.5" inner C x 1.25" H A Los Castillo angel fish brooch and a pair of matching earrings Each stamped: Hecho en Mexico / 207; Brooch further stamped: Los Castillo / Taxco Brooch: 2.5" H x 2" W; Each earring: 1.25" H x 1" W A silver and brass link bracelet in a scale design Stamped: Taxco / Mexico / 925 / [Eagle 9] 7" L x 1" H 8 pieces 199.0 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Sterling Vermeil Fat Fish Studded Lucite Jelly Belly Brooch Pin. Missing 1 rhinestone. H 2 3/8" x W 3 1/8"
A GROUP OF MEXICAN SILVER FISH BROOCHESA group of Mexican silver fish brooches, Four works: Chato Castillo (b. 20th century) Stamped: Chato / Sterling / Mexico A sterling silver carp brooch 2.75" H x 2.5" W A sterling silver fish brooch with turquoise eye Stamped: Cena[?] / Sterling / Mexico 2.75" H x 4" W A small silver swordfish pin Stamped with obscured hallmark for Mexico 1.125" H x 1.375" W An amethyst and turquoise silver fish brooch Appears unmarked 2.25" H x 2.75" W 4 pieces 107.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A Collection of Silver and Polychrome Enamel Jewelry, 42.10 dwts. A Collection of Silver and Polychrome Enamel Jewelry, consisting of a pansy shape brooch in shade of light yellow, yellow and black enamel, a tulip shape brooch with red enamel flower and green enamel leaf, a starfish shaped brooch with white enamel and black enamel dot accents, a fish motif brooch with red, yellow and black enamel accents, a butterfly brooch with light yellow and black enamel, a pair of flower shape earclips with light pink enamel, together with a pair leaf motif screwback earclips with violet enamel. Pansy stamp: DAVID-ANDERSEN NORWAY STERLING 925S. Tulip stamp: STERLING SILVER (maker's mark for Hroar Prydz) NORWAY (maker's mark JE). Starfish stamp: 925S (maker's mark for Ivar Holth) STERLING NORWAY. Fish stamp: D-A NORWAY STERLING 925S. Butterfly stamp: D-S 925S (hallmark) NORWAY-STERLING. Flower stamp: 830S (maker's mark for Aksel Holmsen). Leaf stamp: 830. 42.10 dwts. Estimate $ 200-300
A GROUP OF MEXICAN SILVER FIGURAL JEWELRYA group of Mexican silver figural jewelry, Seven works: A group of Los Castillo sterling silver brooches Circa 1940-1948; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Los Castillo / Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [design number] Four silver figural brooches including fish brooch with green glass cabochon (No. 514; 2" H x 3.25" W), a running antelope brooch ( No. 679; 2.25" H x 3.25" W), a leaping deer brooch with branch (No. 629; 3.25" H x 3.5" W), and a standing doe brooch (No. 476; 3" H x 1.625" W), 4 pieces A Mexican sterling silver frog pendant Mid-late 20th century; Mexico Stamped: Sigi [script] / MEX / 925 A sterling silver pendant of a young frog with ridged detail 2.75" H x 2.375" W A Casa Prieto Mexican sterling silver bird brooch Mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico Stamped: Ave. Juarez / Prieto / Mexico / Silver / 925 3.5" H x 3.75" W A Mexican repousse sterling silver lion brooch Mid-20th century Stamped: Sterling 2.125" H x 2.25" W 7 pieces total 165.0 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Los Castillo Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch
formed as a fish and set with a glass cabochon eye
3.3" / 8.3cm (length)
A SET OF LOS CASTILLO SILVER AND AMETHYST JEWELRYA set of Los Castillo silver and amethyst jewelry, Circa 1940-1945; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Los Castillo / Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / 514 Comprised of a "Fish in the Waves" silver plaque link bracelet and a matching brooch/pendant, each designed with amethyst cabochons, No. 514, 2 pieces Bracelet: 7" L x 1.875" H; Brooch: 1.875" H x 3.375" H 115.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 105, pl VI-19. Dimensions: Bracelet: 7" L x 1.875" H; Brooch: 1.875" H x 3.375" H Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh