All Lots

SELECT: 3 Day Auction 15 lots

Paul Wunderlich, "Nike la Victoria", 1977

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Description

Paul Wunderlich (German, 1927-2010), cast sterling silver choker necklace, fully marked with artist signature, cipher, and edition number 232/10000, in velvet lined case, 8.5"h x 5.25"w, approx. 2.2ozt

Condition

Good, minimal surface wear typical of gentle use, attractive light tarnish in the crevices adds depth and texture

Starting Bid

$400

Sold $800

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Bjorn Weckstorm (style), (2) jewelry items

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Description

c. 1960s, possibly Finland, incl. a Brutalist prehistoric style molten bronze necklace choker, no visible signature (14.5" inner circumference), and a silver metal organic form pendant, no visible signature (5"dia)

Condition

Good, nice natural patina with, surface irregularities part of constructions, no issues observed

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $200

Est.

$400 - $600

(2) Modernist jewelry items, incl. Tone Vigeland

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Description

Early and mid-20th c., Norway and France, including a Tone Vigeland sterling pendant, fully marked, 3.25"h x 2"w, and an Art Deco style relief carved and gold leafed bone brooch, etch initialed "AV" or "RV", 1.5"h x 1.75"w, approx. .65ozt (pendant)

Condition

Good, slight bend to pendant stamp, light surface scratching, faint hairlines in bone, wear typical of age and use

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $350

Est.

$300 - $500

Margot de Taxco Mexican enameled sterling bracelet

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Description

20th c., hinged panels with geometric design, maker's stamp to interior, no. 5414, 5.5"l x 1"w, approx. 1.89ozt.

Condition

Fair, clasp/closure broken with missing piece, enamel loss

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $400

Est.

$300 - $500

French Organic Modern silver brooch, Paris

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Description

Mid-20th c., likely 800 silver (purity unknown), organic modern pin, Paris assay touch mark and illegible maker's mark, 2.25"h x 3.5"w, approx. 2.4ozt

Condition

Good, wear typical of age and use, including dirty surface, light surface scratches, rubbing

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $1,300

Est.

$300 - $500

Sammy Gee, modernist silver pendant

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Description

Samuel Paul Gee (1932-1980, American), c. 1960, sterling silver, Indian trade beads, steel wire, stamped "SP GEE", 2.5"h x 3.5"w, approx. .9ozt

Condition

Good, minor tarnish and light surface scratches

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $3,000

Est.

$300 - $500

Sammy Gee, small modernist pendant

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Description

Samuel Paul Gee (1932-1980, American), c. 1960, sterling silver, bronze, Indian trade beads, steel wire, unmarked, 1.5"h x 2"w

Condition

Good, heavily tarnished

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $1,800

Est.

$300 - $500

Antoine Poncet, modernist gilt bronze pendant

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Description

Antoine Poncet (Swiss, b. 1928), cast signed "Poncet" on face, 2"l x 1.5"w

Condition

Good, very faint small surface scratches typical of gentle use

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $400

Est.

$400 - $600

Hubert Harmon, whimsical silver belt buckle

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Description

c. 1940s, Mexico, sterling silver, suede thong, in the form of two hands pulling a chain strung with decorative balls, retains old paper price tag ($4500), one hand stamped with the artist's winged feet cipher, the other with artist's name, each hand 3.75"l, approx. 4.15ozt (incl. leather)

Condition

Good, light surface scratches typical of age and use, small irregularities to surface of hanging balls

Starting Bid

$500

Sold $750

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

Swiss Modernist 18K gold brooch

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Description

Mid-20th c., Harry Barotoia-style sculptural design, makers mark verso, 1"h x 1.75"w, approx. 4.4dwt

Condition

Good, age appropriate wear, white plaster fill visible verso and at some angles

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $475

Est.

$400 - $600

(2) Mexican Modern silver necklaces

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Description

Mid-20th c., Mexico, including a 950 silver and crushed turquoise link necklace with stylized butterfly, stamped "ER Taxco 950", 9"l, and a hammered silver metal choker with blue glass or stone cabochon drop, unmarked, 8"h x 6"dia, approx 1.4ozt (choker), 2.2ozt (necklace)

Condition

Good, minor hairlines and small losses to turquoise, small edge dings and other imperfections in silver likely original to construction

Starting Bid

$150

Passed

Est.

$300 - $500

William Spratling, silver "Cholula" bracelet

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Description

c. 1940-1944, Mexico, sterling silver cuff, in the form of stacked scrolls, signed with makers marks, inner circumference approx. 5.5" plus a 1.25"gap, 2.75"l x 2"w, approx. 3ozt

Condition

Good, wear typical of age and use including minor tarnish, light surface scratches and minor irregularities

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $1,200

Est.

$400 - $600

(4) silver buckles, incl. Spratling and Tiffany

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Description

Second half 20th c., American Southwest and Mexico, including a Spratling style two-piece buckle stamped "Sterling Mexico", an unmarked Native American Southwest Modern buckle set with coral and jade, and two sterling buckles, one with the mark for William Spratling, and one stamped Tiffany & Co., 5"l (largest), approx. 7.4ozt (total)

Condition

Good/Fair, all showing typical wear for age and use including small surface dings and light scratches

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $200

Est.

$300 - $500

Enrique Ledesma, silver necklace and bracelet

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Description

20th c., Mexico, sterling set with green jasper, both pieces stamped with makers marks, 14" (necklace circumference), approx. 3.4ozt (total)

Condition

Fair, bracelet missing one stone, necklace missing one connector ring, minor tarnish and light surface scratches

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $150

Est.

$300 - $500

Antonio Pineda, silver and obsidian necklace

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Description

mid 20th c., Mexico, 970 silver, cross-banded segments set with stone drops, stamped with makers and assay marks and "Y569Y", approx. 15" (circumference), approx. 5.2ozt (total)

Condition

Good, typical wear for age and use including light oxidation, minor surface indentations

Starting Bid

$350

Sold $800

Est.

$700 - $1,000

ABC: 2 Day Online-Only Auction 2 lots

Scandinavian Modern signed silver jewelry group

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Description

Mid 20th c., incl. an Anton Michelson enameled sterling flower pin, sterling pair square cufflinks stamped "HH", an 830 silver flower link bracelet stamped with maker's insignia, Carl Ove Frydensberg sterling pin with dangling fish and pair sterling and wood cufflinks, amber drop pendant with silver overlay fish with bezel stamped "DRI 830S" on delicate sterling chain, a Danish sterling bracelet with maker's touchmarks, a Heribert Engelbert (made by Stigbert) sterling fish pin with opal eye, and a pair of unmarked camel cufflinks stamped "800", 18"l (chain), (approx. 4.3ozt. (total)

Condition

Good, flower link bracelet with last link and clasp broken

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $150

Est.

$100 - $150

(2) Mexican Modern silver necklaces

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Description

Mid-20th c., Mexico, including a 950 silver and crushed turquoise link necklace with stylized butterfly, stamped "ER Taxco 950", 9"l, and a hammered silver metal choker with blue glass or stone cabochon drop, unmarked, 8"h x 6"dia, approx 1.4ozt (choker), 2.2ozt (necklace)

Condition

Good, minor hairlines and small losses to turquoise, small edge dings and other imperfections in silver likely original to construction

Starting Bid

$75

Sold $150

Est.

$150 - $250

Fringe + ABC 3 lots

Jorgen Jensen, pewter cuff necklace and bracelet

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Description

Mid 20th c., Art Deco, niello pewter set, stamped "Pewter, Handmade, Jorgen Jensen, Denmark, 858", 5.25"w (necklace), 2.5"w (bracelet)

Condition

Good/Fair, dent to necklace, each with light finish wear

Starting Bid

$30

Sold $50

Est.

$60 - $80

Vintage Rajasthan Indian silver choker necklace

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Description

20th c., marked "RA" near clasp, silver content unknown, 16.75"l

Condition

Good, no visible condition issues

Starting Bid

$30

Sold $40

Est.

$60 - $80

Style of Alexander Calder, coiled bracelet

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Description

Style of Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), spiral brass wire bracelet, unmarked, 4.5"h x 3.25"dia.

Condition

Good, some finish wear/pitting, attractive appearance

Starting Bid

$30

Sold $375

Est.

$60 - $80

ABC: 3 Day Online-Only Auction 1 lot

Artisan silver and Larimar cuff bracelet

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Description

c. 1989, wide cuff with three large Larimar stones set in silver (content unknown) with raised swirl and bead design, hinged closure, engraved artist's cipher and dated verso, 2"h x 2.25"w, approx. 2.3 ozt

Condition

Good, some tarnish present - **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$30

Sold $125

Est.

$60 - $80

SELECT: 3 Day Auction 11 lots

Modernist Designer 18k intersecting circle ring

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Description

Late 20th c., the interior with applied graduated spherules (possibly black pearls), size 7.75, stamped "M - 750", approx. 9.08dwt

Condition

Good, no issues observed **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$500

Sold $2,500

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

Flemming Eskildsen for Georg Jensen jewelry suite

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Description

c. 1961, Danish 925 silver, including 16.5" necklace, 9" bracelet, pattern #125, both stamped "Georg Jensen 925 silver, Denmark, 125, approx. 8.9 ozt

Condition

Good, minor surface wear and signs of use **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$5,000

Sold $5,500

Est.

$10,000 - $15,000

Ed Wiener, modernist pendant

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Description

Ed Wiener (American, 1918-1991), hand wrought mixed metal disc pendant with applied design elements, strung on a brown leather strap, stamped signature verso, 2.5"dia. (pendant), 24"l (strap)

Condition

Good/Fair, oxidation and tarnish **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$100

Sold $175

Est.

$200 - $300

Ed Wiener, pair sterling earrings

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Description

Ed Wiener (American, 1918-1991), pair free form hand wrought silver earrings with bead details, stamped signature and marked "Sterling" verso, 3.25"h x 2.25"w

Condition

Good, small beads with cracks and finish wear, light tarnish **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$100

Sold $850

Est.

$200 - $300

Ed Wiener, sterling choker necklace

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Description

Ed Wiener (American, 1918-1991), hand wrought sterling silver choker necklace with Egyptian style turquoise faience beads and Bes amulet, stamped signature and marked "Sterling" to silver closure verso, 14"l, with a 4.5"l drop center

Condition

Fair, Bes pendant with separation/crack at connection bar, subsequent old glue mend, light tarnish **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $1,800

Est.

$400 - $600

Mary Kretsinger 18k lapis lazuli & opal ring

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Description

Late 20th c., set with oval lapis approx. 23 x 19 mm, polished gold mount in geometric design, with hinged oval moonstone cabochon, signed MK, 18k, adjustable size, 17.6dwt (total)

Condition

Good, surface wear and scratches **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$750

Sold $3,250

Est.

$1,500 - $2,500

Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube, silver necklace

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Description

Vivianna Torun (Swedish, 1927-2004), modernist silver necklace with hook and eye clasp, stamped "Torun", 7"l x 6"w

Condition

Good, light tarnish **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$100

Sold $3,000

Est.

$200 - $300

Ed Wiener, 14K gold abstract brooch

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Description

Ed Wiener (American, 1918-1991), modernist 14k yellow gold brooch, with silver tone metal pin back, stamped with signature and "14K" verso, 2.25"h x 2.25"w, approx. 9.9dwt (total)

Condition

Good, back pin closure a little bent, no visible condition issues to brooch **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$350

Sold $1,200

Est.

$700 - $1,000

Georg Jensen sterling silver necklace and bracelet

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Description

Mid 20th c., American, hand-wrought sterling silver flower link necklace and matching bracelet, with hook and eye clasp, stamped "U.S.A., Georg Jensen Inc., 809B" and "Sterling, Handwrought" to links verso, approx. 17.75"l (necklace), 7"l (bracelet), approx. 1.6ozt

Condition

Good, light tarnish **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $700

Est.

$300 - $500

Alexander Calder (attrib), silver fringe necklace

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Description

Attributed to Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), hammered silver on cord, composed of twisted silver bands ending in scrolls, appearing as stylized silver musical notes, first note marked with artist cipher, 12"l (silver), 30"l (total)

Condition

Good, shows age and handling, restrung, no issues observed **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$2,500

Sold $60,000

Est.

$5,000 - $7,000

Theodor Fahrner, enameled sterling bracelet & pin

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Description

c. 1920's, Germany, incl. a sterling link bracelet and matching pin, each with raised turquoise enameled bead design, each stamped "Sterling, Germany", the bracelet with artist's cipher, 8"l (bracelet), 1.25"w (pin), approx. 1.8ozt.

Condition

Good/Fair, enamel loss/wear, fastener pin a little bent **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $150

Est.

$300 - $500

ABC: 3 Day Online-Only Auction 2 lots

Group Vivianna Torun style dew drop jewelry

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Description

Mid 20th c., Danish, incl. (5) pairs of silver drop earrings, and a single silver drop pendant, some screw backs marked (incl. 835, 925, and Denmark 925), possibly by Vivianna Torun for Georg Jensen, 2.75"h (pendant), 2.25"h (largest earrings)

Condition

Good/Fair, one colorless drop chipped **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$75

Sold $1,400

Est.

$150 - $250

Modernist jewelry group, incl. Hans Hansen

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Description

Mid/Late 20th c., incl. a Hans Hansen sterling bar pin, an enameled necklace, brooch with applied natural turquoise stones, carved coconut ring, pair abstract dangling clip earrings, pair signed Deco style mixed metal pierced earrings, jeweled silver ring, a silver chain stamped "N", "G" link silver bracelet, geometric silver pin, 800 silver bead necklace signed (DS?), mixed metal square beaded necklace, and a single Ed Wiener sterling silver screwback earring, 21" (longest necklace), 0.75"w (smaller ring)

Condition

Good, silver content unknown unless noted, some tarnish, square bead necklace needs clasp repair or replacement, only one Wiener earring, show age and use **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$75

Sold $500

Est.

$150 - $250

ABC: Fashion & Accessories 2 lots

Collection funky retro bangles & cuff bracelets

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Description

Mid/Late 20th c., approx. (45) pieces, incl. plastic, metal, and wood, 2.75"h x 2.75"w (largest), 2"h x 2.25"w (smallest)

Condition

Good, some with minor surface wear, minimal decoration loss **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$30

Sold $275

Est.

$60 - $80

Group sterling silver and designer costume jewelry

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Description

Mid/Late 20th c., incl. a Napier chunky sterling beaded necklace, a Christian Dior gold tone dangly drop beaded necklace, a Miriam Haskell interlocking chunky chain necklace, a sterling modernist pendant on chain, a sterling wire choker with illegible stamp, and a pair of modernist dangling copper pierced earrings, with the earring backs stamped 14K, approx. 18"l (longest necklace), 14"l (shortest necklace), 2.5"l (earrings), approx. 2.6ozt.

Condition

Good, minimal losses and wear, some tarnish **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $90

Est.

$100 - $150

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