J. Tostrup was founded in 1832 in Oslo, Norway. In the 19th Century they were known for their beautiful "champleve" and "plique a jour" enamels. Grete Prytz Kittlesen designed for J. Tostrup in the 1940s and 1950s. She was the great-granddaughter of Torolf Prytz who was the company's production manager at the turn of the century.  She occupies a prominent place in the history of Norwegian enameling on precious metals.  From the 1940s and throughout the 20th century, her innovative approach led this art in a new and rewarding direction. Her designs are sought after by collectors for their unique form of modernism. Kittlesen died in 2010.

Exquisite pierced cuff by Grete Prytz Kittlesen,  for Tostrup, Norway, c. 1953-54, with compatible sterling earrings, also designed by Kittlesen; cuff is about 1-5/16" wide, inside diameter about 2-3/8" with a 1-3/16" opening; clip earrings are each about 1-1/4" x 3/4"; cuff is marked: "STERLING, J. TOSTRUP, NORWAY;" NORWAY;" some surface wear to the earrings, but both pieces are in overall fine condition.

$1200.00 (item #BJS001) NEW!

One my favorite designs by Grete Prytz Kittlesen, c. 1953-54;  blue enamel scales popping from circles cut into a textured sterling brooch; 2-1/4" diameter; marked: "STERLING, J. TOSTRUP, NORWAY;" fine condition.

$495.00 (item #SMS029)

A beautiful, large enamel on sterling pin by Tostrup, Norway; soft blue enamels on vermeil; about 2-1/4" x 2"; marked: 'STERLING, J TOSTRUP, NORWAY; C-catch, pin is fine condition with untouched patina and no chips or cracks in the enamel.

$255.00 (item #SAS001) NEW!

Enamel on sterling modernist butterfly pin designed by Grete Prytz Kittlesen for Tostrup, Norway, c. 1950s; about 1-1/2" x 1-3/8"; fine condition with no cracks or chips to the enamel; marked: "STERLING, J. TOSTRUP, NORWAY."

$225.00 (item #SMS040)

Goldsmith, David Andersen founded his company in 1876 in Oslo, Norway.  By 1888, due to the fine quality of the items produced, he was able to expand his workshop and retail outlets.  After his death in 1901, his son, Arthur Andersen introduced the very popular enamel lines so well-know to David-Andersen collectors.  Throughout the years, the David-Andersen company has produced beautiful, finely crafted in many styles through the brilliance of its excellent design staff.

Great design, modernist, sterling ring by Ingjerd Hanevold for David-Andersen, Norway; about size 6-1/2 (can be adjusted); top is approximately 1-5/8" long; marked: 'DA, NORWAY, 925S, I.N.V. I.H.;" some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

Norwegian jewelry designer, Ingjerd Hanevold, was born in 1955, in Asker. She designed the medals for the 1994 Winter Olympics and is a professor at the Oslo Academy of the Arts.

$225.00 (item #HPS080) NEW!

Great modern design; matte cloisonné' enamel and silver; approximately 2-1/2" x 3/4"; marked: "D-A, 925S, NORWAY, STERLING," and scales stamp; nice patina, this pin is probably from 1950s or 1960s; fine condition.

$325.00 (item #S136)

David-Andersen basse-taille enamel on sterling four seasons pin --"Spring"; approximately 1-1/4" x 1-5/8"; marked: "D-A, 925S, NORWAY-STERLING," and scales stamp; nice patina, safety catch is missing the center section, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #S137)

David-Andersen, Norway, sterling modern design cufflinks; each is about 1-1/8" x 3/8"; marked: "DA" (over scales stamp), STERLING, NORWAY, 925S;" some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$155.00 (item #S141)

Niels Erik From was born in Denmark in 1908 and trained as a silversmith. He opened a shop in 1931 from which he also sold some of his designs, but the N.E.From smithy is first registered in Nakskov in 1944. His son-in-law Hilmer Jensen joined the management team in 1960, and took over the firm in 1986 after Niels Erik's death. The company closed few years later.

There are two distinct styles in the From production. The sinewy foliage and floral pieces were designed by Niels Erik From and characterise the early years of production, whereas the bold modernist pieces were introduced by another designer in the 1960s.

Information taken directly from: http://www.scandinaviansilver.co.uk/name_show/11

A lovely, early pin by Niels Erik From; sterling with malachite; about 1-1/4" diameter; marked: "STERLING, DENMARK, N.E. FROM;" great patina, fine condition.

$225.00 (item #HPS081)  NEW!

Beautiful, early Niels Erik From sterling pendant with a deep (almost cherry) amber and original chain; pendant is slightly less than 1" diameter and hangs down about 1-1/2" from an original 18" chain; pendant is marked: "STERLING, DENMARK, N.E. FROM;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #HPS075)

Anna Greta Eker designed for PLUS, the Applied Arts Center of Fredrikstad, Norway, during the mid 20th century. Her jewelry is modernist in design and her surfaces are often hammered. Her work for PLUS is popular among collectors.

Iconic design, sterling and wooden disks pendant with original sterling neckring by Anna Greta Eker; pendant is about 6" long; inside diameter of neckring is about 4-3/4" (fits fairly small neck); marked: "N D (for Norway design), STERLING, NORWAY, AGE, + (for Plus, Norway), 925S;" nice patina, fine condition.

SOLD (item #S135)

Hans Hansen (1884-1940) opened his workshop in Kolding, Denmark in 1906.  His early work was mostly hollowware, though he began producing jewelry   when his son, Karl Gustav, at the age of 18, designed a collection of jewelry that was called the "Future" line.  The company continued to produce highly modern, functionalist jewelry throughout the mid 20th century, designed by incredibly talented people such as Bent Gabrielsen and Bent Knudsen.

Hans Hansen pieces are usually of fine quality and are widely collected

 Hans Hansen, Denmark; sterling and niello bangle; superb quality; about 8" around the outside; inside diameter approximately 2-1/2"; marked: "Hans Hansen (in script), 925S, DENMARK, 201;" fine condition.

$355.00 (item #HPS082)  NEW!

Great modern design sterling ring by Hans Hansen, Denmark with hanging blue stone sphere; about size 6-1/2;  top is about 3/4' square; marked: "HaH, 925S, DENMARK;" light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #CJS002)

Hans Hansen, Denmark modernist sterling pin; approximately 3" x 5/8"; marked: "Hans Hansen" (in script), DEMARK, 925S, 113;" some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$285.00 (item #S110)

Silversmith, George Jensen (1866-1935) founded his company in 1904 in Copenhagen.  Because of his astute business skills and excellent sense of design, he experienced success early-on and, by 1910, the year that he won a gold medal at the Brussels Expo, he was already exporting his jewelry to London and Paris.

His early work was in the skonvirke style, often in high relief with moonstones, lapis, amber, coral, garnet, etc.  The company continued after Jensen's death and produced jewelry in many different styles by some of the best Scandinavian designers. 

The name "Georg Jensen" in synonymous with quality and jewelry from every decade is highly collectible.

Wonderful iron and silver pendant by Arno Malinowski for Georg Jensen, Denmark, c. 1940s; whimsical swimming fish design; pendant is about 2-1/4" long (including bail) x 1-1/4" wide; pendant is marked: "M (for Anro Malinowski), GEORG JENSEN;" 26" handmade chain is Mexican and not original, but works very well with the piece.

SOLD pendant only, $475.00 including chain (item #CRS001)

GEORG JENSEN STERLING EARRINGS & PIN DESIGNED BY HENNING KOPPEL

A beautiful sterling pin and earrings designed by Henning Koppel in the late 1940s for Georg Jensen; brooch is about 1-7/8" x 1-1/2"; screwback earrings are each about 1-1/4" x 3/4"; brooch is marked: "GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval), STERLING, DENMARK, 321" and earrings are marked the same, but with a different design number: "118;" all have very light surface wear, but are in great condition and are of excellent quality.

$595.00 (item #KKS025)  

Beautiful sterling bangle by Nana Ditzel for Georg Jensen, Denmark; designed in 1956; inside diameter of oval is about 2-5/8" (lengthwise) and 2-3/8" (width); marked: "GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval), 925S, DENMARK, 111; light surface wear, otherwise fine condition. This bangle is no longer produced by Georg Jensen.

$850.00 (item #JCS040)

Beautiful Georg Jensen sterling pin #251 with dolphins, designed by Arno Malinowski; about 1-1/2" x 1-1/4"; great patina; marked: "GI (in dotted oval) GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval) , 925, STERLING, DENMARK, 251;" very light surface wear, otherwise fine condition with good patina; the mark on this piece is probably transitional because there are two--the "GI" was used early, from 1915 to 1930 and the other mark was used later. 

SOLD (item #SMS030)

A lovely, c. 1940s, sterling bird pin designed by Arno Malinowski for Georg Jensen, Demark; this design is harder to find than others by Malinowski;  about 2" x 1-3/4"; fine condition with a wonderful, soft patina; marked: "GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval), 925S, DENMARK, 309."

$275.00 (item #RKS001)

Georg Jensen sterling earrings #131, designed by Nanna Ditzel; about 1-1/2" x 1"; marked: "GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval, 925S, DANMARK, 131;" clip-backs; some significant fine surface wear that gives the earrings a lovely soft patina; otherwise fine condition.

$225.00 (item #MNS002)

Georg Jensen sterling tulip pin; size about 1-7/8" X 1-3/8"; safety catch; stamped with maker's mark: "GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval), STERLING, DENMARK; 100, C;" beautiful soft patina, fine condition.

$385.00 (item #HPS004)

Georg Jensen sterling dove brooch; about 1-7/8" X 1-7/8"; stamped: "GEORG JENSEN" (in dotted oval), 925 S, DENMARK, 123;" nice patina, fine condition.

$395.00 (item #HPS005)

Beautiful vintage Georg Jensen sterling bracelet, #70, c. 1930s-40s; about 7-3/4" long x 1/2" wide; marked with G"J (in rectanglar box)925.S, STERLING, DENMARK, 70;" light surface wear on the flat panels (that could be polished out), otherwise fine condition.

Beautiful subtle modern design sterling ring by George Jensen, Denmark; hexagon shaped; about size 8 1/2; ring top is about 3/4" in diameter x 1/4" thick; marked; "GEORGE JENSEN (in dotted oval), 925S, Denmark, 183;" some very light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #S574)

Very cool Georg Jensen sterling bubble ring with black enamel indentation; just slightly larger than size 5; oval bubble is about 1-5/8" long x 1-1/4" wide x 3/4" high; some bright spots inside the enamel indentation that may or may not be original--where the silver shows through, making it look like tiny stars in a dark sky; some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition; marked "GEORG JENSEN" (in dotted oval); "925S, DENMARK, 441."

SOLD (item #S0100)

Sterling, acorn pattern bottle opener by Georg Jensen, Denmark, about 4-1/2" long; opener part is stainless steal and is marked: "STAINLESS STEAL, GEORG  JENSEN, DENMARK" and the handle is marked "GEORG JENSEN" (in dotted oval) and "STERLING, DENMARK;" some very light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$230.00 (item #KARJ001)  

Sterling and red enamel acorn-pattern salts by Georg Jensen, Denmark, designed by Johan Rhode; each is about 2-3/8" wide (including the handle) x 9/16" high; each is marked: "GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval), STERLING, DENMARK, 62, DESIGN" and "JR" (in dotted oval) for designer John Rhode; one is in fine condition and the other has two small spots on either side of the bowl where the enamel has been "dinged" (this could be repaired).

$500.00 pair (item #KARJ002)  

Georg Jensen sterling acorn pattern salt and pepper shakers; each is about 1-3/4" high; each is marked: "GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval), STERLING, DENMARK, 432B;" very light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD pair (item #KARJ003)  

Six Georg Jensen sterling acorn pattern demitasse spoons; each is about 3-7/8" long and is marked: "GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval), STERLING, DENMARK, 432B;" light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$250.00 for six spoons (item #KARJ04)  

Bent Kundsen (b. 1924) worked for the Hans Hansen workshop until from 1946 to 1956, and then opened his own workshop in Kolding, Denmark.  His work is beautiful, modernist, and minimalist and is widely collected.

Anton Michelsen (1809-77) opened his shop in 1941 in Denmark. His firm obtained early recognition for the quality of its output and, for several generations, the firm was the leading producer of gold and silver objects in Denmark with significant influence on Danish jewelry design. Many excellent and famous designers worked for the company throughout the years. A Michelsen jewelry is known for superb design and quality.

Classic, early A. Michelsen sterling cuff; inside diameter approximately 2-1/4", opening is slightly less than 1"; marked: "AM (under crown stamp within a triangle), STERLING, DENMARK;" fine condition.

$295.00 (item #S702)

Large deep blue-glazed Royal Copenhagen porcelain ring on sterling silver by A. Michelsen, Demark; saucer-shaped top diameter is about 1-1/8" and sits up about 1/8" from the band; ring is approximately size 7-1/2; marked with the Royal Copenhagen mark, 925S, DANMARK, and A. Michelsen stamp; fine condition with no chips or cracks in the porcelain.

$450.00 (item #S583)

 $650.00  (item #SCJ013)

The Scholtz & Lammel firm was founded in Idar-Oberstein (Germany), a town primarily known for gem-cutting. Designer Sigrid Gottstein created geometric designs for pendants, rings with adjustable shanks, link bracelets, and cufflinks. Until recently, the "S" in a circle maker's mark was assumed to belong to Karl Schibenski. We now know that he was a goldsmith who worked in Idar, but never designed matte enamel. Scholtz & Lammel paper tags proclaimed  (in German,) "fire enamel, veritable hand-crafted." Sometimes, but not always, the "S" in circle mark was found on the clear enamel base. Bracelets were either rigid bangles or hinged segments.  From: French vs. Germany, Modernist Enamel Jewelry, 1930 - 1970, MODERN SILVER magazine, 2007.

This wonderful, matte enamel jewelry is widely collected.

Sholtz and Lammel matte, cloisonné enamel cufflinks in shades of blue; great abstract design, c. 1960s; I'm unsure of the type of metal--looks like silver but there are no marks so I'm assuming it is not sterling; each is about 3/4" square; marked with "S" (in a circle) fro Sholtz & Lammel, Germany; fine condition with no chips or crazing.

SOLD (item #SMS027)

Wonderful enamel bracelet by Scholtz & Lammel, Germany; approximately 8-1/8", each disc is about 1-1/4"; base metal appears to be brass; marked with Scholtz & Lammel maker's mark: "S" (in circle); very slight surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #KH-S724)

Beautiful mate cloisonné enamel pendent by Scholtz & Lammel, Germany; approximately 2" x 1-1/2"; marked with Scholtz & Lammel maker's mark: "S" (in circle); fine condition.

SOLD (item #M0213)

Thor Selzer (b. 1925) is an important Danish modernist who made his name in the 1960s.  His well designed work in silver and gold is widely collected.

Rey Urban studied at the Swedish Royal College of Arts, Crafts and Design in the1950s. He was awarded was awarded his master certificate as a silversmith in 1955, and his work has been shown in exhibitions in Sweden, Denmark and other countries.  Urban's pieces are beautifully designed, miniature sculptures to wear.

Rey Urban, Denmark, biomorphic, sterling brooch; about 1-5/8" x 1-3/4"; marked: A. FAUSING, DENMARK, 925 STERLING," and "Rey Urban," (in script); some surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$275.00 (item #CJS003)

Rey Urban, Denmark, highly sculptural 3-dimensional sterling pin/pendant; about 1-3/4" x 1-1/2"; marked:  "A. FAUSING, 925 STERLING, DENMARK, Rey Urban," (in script); nice patina; fine condition.

$325.00 (item #SCJ004)

Rey Urban, Denmark, geometric, 3-dimensional, sterling pin/pendant; about 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"; marked: "A. FAUSING, 925 STERLING, DENMARK, Rey Urban," (in script); and "N;" nice patina; fine condition.

$325.00 (item #SCJ005)

Rey Urban, Denmark, sculptural, sterling pin/pendant; about 1-1/2" x 1-3/8"; marked: A. FAUSING, 925 STERLING, DENMARK, Rey Urban," (in script); and "W;" nice patina; fine condition.

$325.00 (item #SCJ006)

Rey Urban, Denmark, sculptural, sterling pin/pendant; about 2-1/4" x 1-1/8"; marked: A. FAUSING, 925 STERLING, DENMARK, Rey Urban," (in script); nice patina; fine condition.

$325.00 (item #SCJ007)

Rey Urban three dimensional abstract sterling pin/pendent; approximately 2" x 1-1'2"; marked: "A. FAUSING, 925, STERLING, DENMARK, Ray Urban;" pin with safety catch and hook for chain or collar; fine condition.

SOLD (item #S122)

Model wearing Bjorn Weckstrom bracelet and "Space Apple" necklace - see below

Bjorn Weckstrom is an internationally recognized sculptor/jeweler.  He won the  Lunning Prize in 1968.  His "sculptural jewelry plays with volumes and surfaces, alternating the light reflections on shiny and matt silver." One of his space series pieces, a necklace titled "Planetary Valleys" was worn by Princess Leila in  the 1977 "Star Wars" movie. Weckstrom's work has been featured in museum shows in many countries.  His gold pieces are also extraordinary--he returns the gold to the look of raw nuggets.  Each piece is a miniature sculpture, an art form within itself.

For more information on Bjorn Weckstrom see: http://www.modernsilver.com/weckstrom.html

An elegant 18K gold ring by Bjorn Weckstrom; about size 12; marked with the Lapponia stamp, "750, LAPPONIA, FINLAND, BJORN" and import marks that I believe are for London; date marks are obscured, though I can see a "7"; surface is in fine condition; band is slightly out of round in the back and the gold is slightly thinner there, perhaps it has been sized; an overall beautiful ring!

SOLD (item #AAS001)

Great, chunky, space series sterling ring by Bjorn Weckstrom, I believe that it is a variation of his Sirene design, created in 1970; about size 7; top is about 3/4" x 5/8"; marked with Lapponia stamp, "925," Finnish heart stamp, U7, (for 1973), "STERLING, FINLAND, LAPPONIA, BJORN;" a little irregularity in patina (typical for Weckstrom rings of this period), otherwise fine condition.

$325.00 (item #SMS025)  

Very hard to find Bjorn Weckstrom sterling bracelet titled "Silver Sails;" about 7-1/2" long x 1-3/8" wide; marked with the Lapponia stamp, "925," Finnish crown stamp, Turku stamp, "U7 (for 1973), STERLING, FINLAND, LAPPONIA, BJORN;" some irregularity to the patina, otherwise fine condition.

$1,200.00 (item #CJS005)

Fabulous design by Bjorn Weckstrom, c. 1972, sterling bracelet, titled Kang's Chain, about  8" around when closed; great hidden clasp design; marked with Lapponia stamp, "925H," Finnish crown stamp, Turku stamp, "T7 (for 1972), FINLAND, LAPPONIA, BJORN;" fine condition.

$1,500.00 (item #SCJ002)

Sterling bracelet by Bjorn Weckstrom, Saturnian Sphere, designed in 1969; about 7-1/2" around the interior when closed; each linked section is about 1/2" diameter; marked with Lapponia stamp, "925," Finnish crown stamp, Turku stamp, "U7 (for 1973), FINLAND, LAPPONIA, BJORN;" fine condition.

$1,200.00 (item #SCJ003)

Rare, Bjorn Weckstrom, 14K gold pin/pendant; rugged, naturalistic design; trombone catch for pin, bale folds down when used as a brooch; 1-5/8" x 1-1/2"; marked with the Lapponia stamp, "585," Finnish crown stamp, Turku stamp, "T7" (for 1972), FINLAND, BJORN;" fine condition.

In this piece, and others like it, Weckstrom returns the gold to the look of raw nuggets.  Each piece is a miniature sculpture, an art form within itself.

$2,750.00 (item #SCJ008)

An incredibly beautiful 14K gold ring by Bjorn Weckstrom, "Four Winds", c. 1973;  highly sculptural band and setting with four pearls, one blue and three white that sit on gold stems like lilies; about size 7-1/2" ; top section is approximately 5/8" x 3/4"; marked with Lapponia stamp, "585,"(for 14K gold), Finnish crown stamp, "U7 (for 1973), LAPPONIA, BJORN;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #SCJ014)

Weckstrom sterling pin titled "Stranger In Lo", designed 1969; approximately 1-7/8" x 1-1/2"; marked: "BW, 925H, R7 (for 1970) ,STERLING, FINLAND" and Finnish crown stamp; fine condition. 

$465.00 (item #SM009)

Gorgeous 14K gold bracelet by Bjorn Weckstrom; about 7-3/4" long x 7/8" wide; marked with Lapponia stamp, "585" (for 14K gold), Finnish crown stamp, "U7" (for 1973), "LAPPONIA, BJORN, FINLAND;" some light surface wear, and safety chain may be missing, or never attached; otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #S102)

Rare, beautiful 14K gold pendant; a slight variation on his pendant titled "Whirlwind" (designed 1965) with what I believe are two faceted aquamarines; pendant with bail is approximately 2-1/4" long; chain is about 17" long overall; marked with Lapponia stamp, "585" (for 14K gold), Finnish crown stamp, boat stamp (for Helsinki), "T7" (for 1972), "LAPPONIA, BJORN, FINLAND;" also inscribed: "Valioasu;" fine condition.

$4,600.00 (item #S103)

Stunning 14K gold bracelet by Bjorn Weckstrom; about 7-1/8" long x 3/8" wide; marked with Lapponia stamp, "585"(for 14K gold), Finnish crown stamp, "X8" (for 1999), "LAPPONIA;" fine condition.

$2,860.00 (item #S104) HOLD

Bjorn Weckstrom 14K gold ring with column of deep green tourmaline crystal; slightly smaller than size 8; top is approximately 1" x 5/8"; marked with Lapponia stamp, "585"(for 14K gold), Finnish crown stamp, "Z7" (for 1977), "LAPPONIA;" appears to have been sized (line is evident inside the band and two tiny spots of solder remain on the outside of the band), otherwise fine condition.

$2,575.00 (item #S105)

Great 14k gold ring by Lapponia; slightly under size 7; band is about 1/4" wide at the front; marked with Finnish heart stamp, Lapponia stamp, "585" (for 14K), "R8" (for 1994), "LAPPONIA"; fine condition.

SOLD (item #S594)

Stunning 14k gold necklace with raw diamond by Bjorn Weckstrom, ca. 1971; pendant section is about 2" x 1-3/8" x 1/2" deep; segmented link chain is about 20" overall; marked with Lapponia stamp, "585," (for 14k gold), Helsinki boat stamp, "FINLAND, BW"; fine condition.

SOLD (item #S588)

Bjorn Weckstrom heart-shaped pendant with original chain titled "Space Apple", designed in 1975; sterling and acrylic; pendant is approximately 2" long x 1-1/2" wide; sterling chain is about 28" long; marked: "925," Finnish heart stamp, Lapponia stamp, "925, V8 (for 1998),"LAPPONIA and BW;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #S140)

Bjorn Weckstrom sterling ring, Sagitta, designed 1972; top is about 7/8" x 5/8"; ring is approximately size 7 but is open on the side for slight adjustment; marked with Finnish heart stamp, Lapponia stamp, "925, X7, (for 1975), LAPPONIA;" fine condition.

$350.00 (item #S124)

Fabulous Bjorn Weckstrom pendant; ca. 1973; titled "Creature No. 5" ; sterling silver and acrylic; pendant is about 2-3/4" long x 2-1/4" wide; chain is approximately 28" overall; pendant is marked with Lapponia stamp, "925" Finnish crown stamp, "U7" (for 1973), STERLING, FINLAND; LAPPONIA, BJORN;" fine condition.

$1,500.00 (item S590#)

"Gonda's Mask" by Bjorn Weckstrom ; sterling ring; about size 7-1/4; top is approximately 2" long; marked: "BW," Finnish crown stamp, Lapponia stamp, "925, V8 (for 1998), and Lapponia;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #S581)

Lapponia sterling ring with wood (looks like rosewood); top is about 1-1/2" x 1"; ring is approximately size 6-1/2; marked: "925" (between scales), Finnish crown stamp, Lapponia stamp, "925, H8" (for 1985), and "Lapponia;" some uneven patina due to the lacquer, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #S579)

"Kohoutek; sterling and acrylic ring by Bjorn Weckstrom, originally created in 1973--this one made in 2000; largest section of the ring is about 1-5/8" x 1"; ring is about size 7-1/2--is open so allows for flexibility; marked: "925", Finnish crown stamp, Lapponia stamp, "Y8 (for 2000), 925, LAPPONIA" and "BW" (for Bjorn Weckstrom); fine condition.

$725.00  (item #S571)

Bronze pin / pendant by Bjorn Weckstrom titled "International Arms" ca. 1971; about 2-3/8" x 1-3/4"; marked: "LAPPONIA, BW, FINLAND; has pin findings and also bails for hanging as a pendant; fine condition.

$535.00 (item #S556)

It is hard to find items in flame bronze by Weckstrom because he produced them for only a short period of time in the early 1970s; I believe this cuff is titled "Krupp" but am not positive; band is about 1-1/8" at the widest, most sculptural end; inside diameter of the cuff is approximately 2-1/2" and the opening is about 7/8" with quite a lot of "give" so the cuff could fit a fairly large wrist; marked: "LAPPONIA, BJORN, FINLAND;" patina is spotty, due to the lacquer, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #C567)

Bjorn Weckstrom sterling ring with acrylic "Jarra's Helmet"; c. 1974; about size 7; top is 1-1/4" high; marked with the Lapponia stamp, "825", Finnish crown stamp, "FINLAND, LAPPONIA, BJORN"; excellent condition.

$1,225.00 (item #S145)

Bjorn Weckstrom handblown "Unik" glass goblet; bubbly copper-colored glass foot and ankle surmounted by clear glass cup with white swirls; about 7" high; incised on bottom: "Bjorn Weckstrom, Nuutajarvi, Notsjo, Finland; excellent condition.

$765.00 (item #G011)

Stunning Bjorn Weckstrom sterling pendant with acrylic drop titled "Monolith" ; pendant is approximately 2" x 1-1/2"; chain is about 27" overall; pendant is marked "925" between scales, Finnish crown stamp, Lapponia stamp; "X8" (for 1999), and "LAPPONIA;" excellent condition.

$850.00 (item #S561)

One of my favorite designs by Kurt Eric Christoffersen--a comedy/tragedy pin in sterling silver, c. 1950s; about 2-3/4" x 1"; marked: "INTERNATIONAL STERLING,  Christoffersen Designed;" fine condition; great quality.

 SOLD (item #SMS026)

Wiwen Nilsson (1897-1974) was considered one of the most outstanding modernist metalsmiths in Sweden during his lifetime.  He was appointed court jeweler in Sweden after winning a gold metal in Paris for his silverwork.  His workshop was in the city of Lund, where he employed a out thirty craftsmen who created his designs in metals, stones, and enamels.  His work is highly valued and widely collected throughout Scandinavia and the world.

Read more about Nilsson in European Designer Jewelry by Ginger Moro.

Four beautiful sterling silver liquors by Wiwen Nilsson, Sweden; each is about 2-1/2" high x 2-1/4" diameter; each is marked: "Wiwen Nilsson (in script), AN," stamp for the city of Lund, "N9" (for 1963), "STERLING, SWEDEN," triple crown stamp and "S" in a hexagon; some stubborn tarnish and some light surface ware, otherwise fine condition.

$650.00 (item #SMS010)  

Other beautiful, handcrafted and designer Scandinavian jewelry & hollowware

Striking, colorful, enamel on sterling pin by Øystein Balle, Norway; about 1-3/4" x 1-1/4"; marked: "BALLE, 925S;" fine condition.

$250.00 (item #HPS083)  NEW!

Satiny red, wooden round beads make up this exceptional parure by Aarikka, Finland; bid necklace has 15 rows of beads, ranging from 1" long 5-1/4" long; small beads at the top are about 3/8" diameter, all the others are about 1/4" diameter; overall length of chain is about 19"; disk at the end of the chain is marked: "AARIKKA, MADE IN FINLAND."

Ring has five, large wooden beads (about 5/8" diameter) in a sort of star shape with one bead in the center; band is adjustable and is marked: "AARIKKA, MADE IN FINLAND;" fine condition.

Screwback earrings each have 12 graduated beads ranging from 5/16" to 5/8" diameter; no marks; fine condition.

$325.00 (item #WSS001)

Mod Finnish ring by Pekka Piekäinen;  about 6-1/4 to 6-1/2 (depending on which way it is put on finger), and about 1-1/2" long x 1" wide; marked with an eagle in a square (for Auran Kultaseppä Oy), Finnish heart stamp, "925," Turku stamp, "V7" (1974), two stylized "P's" (for Pekka Piekäinen), and "FINLAND;" shows very light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #CJS001)

Large, Weckstrom-like sterling ring by Finnish designer Matti Hyvarinen for Sirokoru Ky, Finland, c. 1975; about size 7, can be adjusted smaller or larger; front section is about 1-3/8" x 1"; marked: "MJH, 925," Turku stamp, "X7 (for 1975), SIROKORU, MADE IN FINLAND" some irregularity to the patina, otherwise fine condition

$250.00 (item #CJS004)

Handcrafted, teak jewelry chest, pegged and beautifully designed by mid 20th century Danish designers Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen; inside has adjustable slats for various sized sections; about 12-1/4 x 11-1/2" x 3-3/4" high in back, tapering to 2-3/8" high in front; label on back reads: "Willy Beck, Snedkermester, Classensgade 25A, Kbhvn. Ø." and also stamped on label: "MADE IN DENMARK;" most likely this piece had a mirror at one time that has been removed; otherwise fine condition with lovely soft patina.

$335.00 (item #HPS002)

Classic sterling pendant in double heart design; 2-3/4" x 2-2/8"; marked: "STERLING" with double "EK" maker's mark; some surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$185.00 (item #S716)

JoPol cat pin with chrysoprase cabochon eye; wonderful three dimensional design; 1-1/8" diameter; whiskers are a total of 2" across; marked: "JoPol, STERLING, 256;" fine condition.

JoPol is the mark of Joan Polsdorfer who worked for Georg Jensen, Inc., USA in the 1940s.  According to The Smith Alumnae Quarterly from 1940, Jo Pol lived in Marin County, California.  She was a graduate of the prestigious Smith College in Massachusetts. (this information courtesy of metalsmith, Fred Zweig).

SOLD (item #S717)

Dynamic three-dimensional handmade sterling brooch with carnelians by Finnish jeweler, Eila Karsikas; approximately 1-6/8" x 2"; marked: "EILA KARSIKAS, STERLING;" safety catch; fine condition.

Handmade modernist sterling neckring with reversible agate pendant; pendant is hinged to make it reversible; agate is recessed on one side with hammered silver on bezel and on the other side, the agate rises above bezel--both sides are dynamic and beautiful; neckring is approximately 15-1/2" around pendant section is about and 3-1/8" long; I'm unsure of the origin of this piece; marked: "STERLING"; fine condition.

SOLD (item #S720)

Franz Holm enamel on copper pendant; textured iridescent enamels radiate from a central rectangle; approximately 2" x 1-1/2"; marked: "HANDMADE BY EK (conjoined and E is reversed), FRANZ HOLM, STHLM SWEDEN"; enamels appear somewhat crazed under a 10X loupe--I'm unsure if that's original; otherwise fine condition.

Danish sterling pin and earrings in modernist design similar to those of Henning Koppel; pin is about 3" x 1" (at the widest point); screwback earrings are each approximately 1-1/4" x 1/2"; pin is marked: "HK, 925S" (possibly for Copenhagen silversmith Hanne Kaufmann); fine condition.

$325.00 (item #S130)

Sleek, modern sterling hinged bangle with large faceted crystal by Valo-Koru, Turku, Finland; band varies from almost 1" wide to 1/2" wide; inside diameter is about 1-1/4"; hinged clasp makes the bangle very easy to put on and take off; crystal section is approximately 2-1/4" long and tapers from about 1" wide to 1/2" wide; crystal has a fairly significant chip on one side of the narrow end (about 3/16" x 1/4"); otherwise fine condition; bangle is marked with half sun mark (for Valo-Koru), "925," Turku stamp, "V7" (for 1974), "MADE IN FINLAND."

Lapponia sterling ring by Christophe Burger; front is approximately 2-3/4" x 1/2"; about size 6; marked: "925," Finnish heart stamp, Lapponia stamp, "S8" (for 1995), "LAPPONIA;" some loss to lacquered finish, otherwise fine condition.

$265.00 (item #S115)

Substantial, handcrafted, modernist Finnish pin/pendant by Helge Narsakka for Kaunis Koru, ca. 1961; approximately 2-1/4" diameter; three bezel-set quartz stones (possibly very light rose quartz--have a very slight pinkish cast); pin with safety catch and bail for chain; marked: "HN" conjoined (bench mark), Finnish crown stamp, "916H" (for silver content), "LI" (for town of Lahti), "H7" (for 1961), and "KASITYO" (handcrafted), and "KK" (back to back for Kaunus Koru;" some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition with beautiful patina.

$395.00 (item #S563)

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