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A fabulous sterling silver bracelet, titled
"ARMILLA"
designed by world renown Finnish sculptor and jewelry designer Björn Weckstrom for Finnish silversmith´s Lapponia, in mid-1970´s

Measures: inside circumference of 7" / 18 cm, and 11/16" / 1,25 cm at the widest. The bracelet has an ingenious hidden clasp
Marked: [925 between scales], [Finnish crown in a heart], [Lapponia], [925], [Z7] for 1977, and [LAPPONIA]
Condition: excellent, even the original Lapponia silver pouche remain
Price: US$ 420
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LIISA VITALI STERLING SILVER BRACELET
IN "PLATES & BALLS" COLLECTION 1970
Designed for Finnish silversmith´s "Kultakeskus/Westerback Oy"

Size: consist of 11 linked perforated plates
Overall length is 7-1/2" /19 cm when closed; widht 5/8" /1,5 cm
Marked with: [NW], [Finnish crown stamp] [925] for sterling silver, [V7] for 1974
Condition: excellent
Price: US$ 420
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Erik Granit (1930-1988), the designer of this

MINIMALIST DESIGN STERLING BRACELET

was one of the leading silversmiths and jewelry designers in Finland in the 60s and 70s. He opened his workshop E. Granit & Co. in Helsinki 1956 and continued working there until his death 1988.
Material: sterling silver
Measures:inside circumference of 7"/ 18 cm, and 3/8" / 1,1 cm at the widest
Hallmarks: makers mark [E. Granit & Co.], [925] [Finnish crown], [925H], [S7] for the year 1971,[boat] for Helsinki, and "MADE IN FINLAND"
Condition: Excellent
Price: US$ 285
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BEAUTIFUL MODERNIST CUFF/BRACELET WITH MATCHING RING
designed by renowned Finnish jewelry designer Karl Laine for Kultakeskus, Finland

In 1982 Karl Laine, founder of the silversmith´s studio/workshop Sten & Laine, was invited to join the famous N. Westerback/Kultakeskusdesigner´s team and work with such renowned designers as Tapio Wirkkala, Nanny Still, Liisa Vitali, Eero Rislakki and Bertel Gardberg.
This cuff/bracelet and ring belongs to the "COMPRO" -collection Karl Laine designed for Kultakeskus in early 1980´s.
In 1988 The Finnish Goldsmith Association honored Karl Laine´s life and work with the "Goldsmith of the Year"-award.
Material: sterling silver with two Black Onyx Beads
Marked: makers mark [lying lion] for Kultakeskus; [crown in a heart] and [925] for sterling silver
Ring size: adjusable
Bracelet, circum.: approximately 8" (20 cm), adjusable
Condition: Excellent
Price: US$ 225
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Bjorn Weckstrom sterling silver w/granite ring
in "The Famous Filmstars" Collection, titled
"GARBO"

Maker: Lapponia Jewelry, Finland
Marked:
[925 between scales], [Finnish crown in a heart], [Lapponia], [925], [I8] for 1986, LAPPONIA
Top size: approx. 1-7/8" by 1-1/8" // 2,8 cm by 2,2 cm
Ring size: US-size 7-1/2; inner Ø 17.75 mm; inner circum. of 55.3 mm
Condition: unused, excellent
Price: US$ 650
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RARE GORGEOUS LIISA VITALI STERLING RING
IN "BALLS & PLATES COLLECTION"
Designed for Finnish silversmith´s "Kultakeskus/Westerback" in 1970

Ring size: US-size 6-3/4; inner Ø 17.13 mm; inner circum. of 53.4 mm
Top measures: 1 1/4" / 3,1 cm in diameter, and 1-1/4" high
Marked with: [NW] for N. Westerback, [925H] for sterling silver,
[Finnish crown in a heart], [boat] for Helsinki, [S7] for 1971
Information: pictured in an article for MODERN SILVER magazine "Catalogs, Journals, and Books - Oh my!" by Patrick Kapty
Condition: excellent
Price: US$ 650
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RARE GREAT LOOKING ARCHITECTONIC GEOMETRIC RING
by Kaunis Koru, the leader in modernist Finnish jewelry in the mid-20th century

Designer: presumably Paula Haivaoja
Top section: cubic 5/8" by 5/8" by 5/8" (1,6 cm x 1,6 cm x 1,6 cm)
Ring size: 8 (US), inside Ø .716" (18 mm); circum. 56.6 mm
Marked: [HN] makers mark, [Finnish crown], [925H], [Rudder] for Lahti town,
[R7] for 1970, [2 K´s back to back] for Kaunis Koru
Condition: excellent
Price: US$ 425
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1970´s FINNISH MODERNIST STERLING SILVER RING
Exceptional organic modern style sterling ring by Finnish silversmith´s workshop Reino O. Saastamoinen, Helsinki.
Makers trademark [ROS] in a rectagular box was registered by the firm in 1950 and it was active through 2001.
Material(s): sterling silver, partly patinated
Ring size: adjustable
Ring face measures: Ø 13/16" (2 cm) diameter
Marked: makers mark [ROS]; [crown in a heart]; [925] for sterling silver;
and [V7] for 1974
Condition: excellent
Price: US $85
Item: ROS#1
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BEAUTIFUL MODERNIST STERLING SILVER RING
designed by renowned Finnish jewelry designer Karl Laine for his own studio in 1980´s

The silversmith´s studio/workshop Sten & Laine founded in 1969 in Turku, Finland, by two young goldsmiths Karl Laine and Hans Sten.
The co-operation of these two men continued about ten years, until 1982, when Hans Sten continued working in Turku under the name "Sten Ky", and Karl Laine was invited to join the Westerback/Kultakeskus designers team with such renowned designers as Tapio Wirkkala, Nanny Still, Liisa Vitali, Eero Rislakki and Bertel Gardberg.
In 1988 The Finnish Goldsmith Association honored Karl Laine´s life and work with the "Goldsmith of the Year"-award.
Material: sterling silver, w/ textured surface and w/cut rock crystal
Size: the front measures 7/16" by 3/8" (1 cm x 1,2 cm)
Ring size: adjusable
Marked: [makers mark] for Sten & Laine, [925] for sterling silver,
[D8] for the year 1981, FINLAND
Condition: excellent
Price: US$ 75
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Björn Weckstrom 1969 "Space Silver" collection:
"DANCE IN THE GALAXY" STERLING RING

Ring size: US-size 6-3/4; inner Ø 17.13 mm; inner circum. of 53.4 mm
Top measures: about 1-1/4" / 3,2 cm diameter
Marked with: [Lapponia], [926H], [Finnish crown in a heart], [Helsinki boat], [S7] for 1971, and "BW" for Bjorn Weckstrom, [STERLING, FINLAND]
Condition: fine
Price: US $525
Item: BW-DANCE
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STRIKING STERLING SILVER w/TITANIUM NECKLACE
in Nanny Still´s 1976 "Titanium" Collection
for Finnish silversmith´s "Kultakeskus/Westerback"

Material: sterling silver, titanium inlay
Measures: 1" by 1-3/4" / 2,6 cm x 4,5
Chain lenght: 19" / 48 cm
Marked: [Lying leon] for Kultakeskus, [Finnish crown in a heart],
[925] for sterling silver, [Y7] for 1976
Condition: excellent
Information: This pendant is illustrated in the book, 45 years of design "Nanny Still", 1997, page 75
Price: US $675
Item: STILL #1
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STRIKING STERLING SILVER w/TITANIUM NECKLACE
in Nanny Still´s 1976 "Titanium" Collection
for Finnish silversmith´s "Kultakeskus/Westerback"

Material: sterling silver, titanium inlay
Measures: 1-3/8" by 2-1/16" / 3,5 cm x 5,2 cm
Chain lenght: 19" / 48 cm
Marked: [Lying leon] for Kultakeskus, [Finnish crown in a heart], [925] for sterling silver + Swedish import stamps ("S" +"Cat´s- foot")
Condition: excellent
Information: This pendant is illustrated in the book, 45 years of design "Nanny Still", 1997, page 75
Price: US $675.00
Item: STILL #2
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GREAT BOLD LIISA VITALI STERLING CUFF BRACELET
Designed for Finnish silversmith´s "Kultakeskus/Westerback" in 1970
Very rare - limited number produced in the 1970´s

Material: pierced silver with textured (leather imitation) surface.
Measures: 1-5/8" / 4 cm wide, and 6" /15 cm long + 1-5/8" / 4 cm wide open section with safety chain.
Fits perfectly to a 6-3/4" / 17 cm wrist. Slighty adjusable.
The bracelet is 1-5/8" / 4 cm wide, and it weights 50 grams
Information: Liisa Vitali design is pictured in an article of MODERN SILVER magazine "Catalogs, Journals, and Books - Oh my!" by Patrick Kapty
Condition: excellent
Price: US$ 685
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Björn Weckstrom 1969 "Space Silver" collection:
"AT THE GATE OF ETERNITY" -RING, UNUSED

Year of design: 1969 - out-of-production since 1970´s
Material: Sterling silver with matt and shiny surface
Marked:
[Lapponia crown] [Finnish crown stamp] [STERLING, FINLAND] [S7] (1971) BW
Ring size: US-size 5-7/8; inner Ø 16.41 mm; inner circum. of 51.3 mm
The top is approx. Ø 1-5/8" / 4 cm
Condition: unused, perfect, in original Lapponia silver pouche
Price: US $575
Item: BW-GATE #1
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WONDERFUL MODERNIST SILVER BRACELET w/ROSE QUARTZ STONE
designed by noted Finnish jewelry designer Jan Salakari for Kaunis Koru, in 1950´s

Material: silver with cone shaped roze quartz stone on the top
The top - stone and the ring - work the clasp of the bracelet
Measures: 5/8" /1,6 cm at the widest
inside circumference of 6-3/4" / 18 cm when closed
Marked with: makers mark [SJK], [Finnish crown in a heart] and [916H] for Finnish silver, [boat] for Helsinki, [F7] for 1959
Condition: excellent
Information: A bracelet like this is illustrated in the book Tuula Poutasuo: Finnish Silver page 99
Price: US $350
Item: SALAKARI#1
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VINTAGE 1960´s MODERNIST SILVER BROOCH w/SPECTROLITE
by KAUNIS KORU / KALEVALA KORU, FINLAND

Measures: 2 1/2" by 3/4" (6,5 cm x 2 cm)
Marked: [2 K´s back to back] makers mark for Kaunis Koru,
[crown in a heart] and [916H] for Finnish silver;
[boat] town mark for Helsinki; [M7] for the year 1965;
[2 Gothic k´s in circle] for Kalevala Koru
Condition: vintage, fine
Price: US$ 75
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VINTAGE 1950´s MODERNIST SILVER BROOCH w/ TIGER EYE
by KAUNIS KORU, FINLAND

Measures: 2 9/16" by 13/16" (6,5 cm by 2 cm)
Marked: Makers mark [HGL] for silversmith Holger Lindström;
[crown in a heart]; and [916H] for Finnish silver;
[boat] town mark for Helsinki; [D7] date mark for the year 1957;
and [kk] for Kaunis Koru, Finland
Condition: vintage, fine
Price: US$ 75
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VINTAGE 1960´s MODERNIST SILVER BROOCH
by KAUNIS KORU / KALEVALA KORU, FINLAND

Measures: 2 1/4" by 3/8" (5,8 cm x 1 cm)
Marked: [EMR] makers mark for silversmith Erkki Räikkönen;
[crown in a heart] and [813H] for Finnish silver;
[boat] town mark for Helsinki; [N7] for the year 1966;
[kk] 2 Gothic k´s in circle for Kalevala Koru
Condition: vintage, fine
Price: US$ 75
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Bjorn Weckstrom sterling silver w/granite bracelet
in "The Famous Filmstars" Collection, titled
"ASTAIRE"

Very well crafted from heavy gauge sterling with inlaid Finnish granite stone
Measures: inside circumference of 6-3/4" / 17 cm; widht 13/16" / 2 cm at the widest
Marked: [925 between scales], [Finnish crown in a heart], [Lapponia], [925], [K8] for 1988, LAPPONIA
Condition: excellent
Price: US$ 750
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Sculptural Brooch
designed by Paula Haiväoja for Kaunis Koru, 1960´s

Designer: jewellery and fashion designer Paula Häiväoja
Year of design/made: 1968
Marked: [J&K] (makers mark for Jantunen & Koski, 1968-69), [Finnish crown stamp], [916], [Helsinki boat], [P7] (for 1968), [KK] (K´s back to back for Kaunis Koru Oy)
Measures: 2-1/2" by 1-1/2" / 6,2 cm by 3,8 cm
Condition: vintage, fine
Information:
Works by Haivaoja illustrated in the book Tuula Poutasuo: Finnish Silver
Price: US $325
Item: HAIVAOJA#1
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MODERNISTIC GEOMERICAL KUPITTAAN KULTA BROOCH, 1964
This is a striking silver and blue stones brooch designed by Elis Kauppi, one of Finland´s greatest jewellery designers and one of the founders of Kupittaan Kulta

Material:Size: 1-1/4"/ 3,2 cm square
Weigh:Marked with: [anvil] makers mark for Kupittaan Kulta, [crown in a heart] and [813H] for Finnish silver, [A] for Turku, and [L7] for the year 1964
Condition: excellent
Price: US$ 95.00
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Elis Kauppi 1975 for Finnish silversmith´s "Kupittaan Kulta":
MINIMALIST DESIGN RING

The designer of this minimalist modernist ring is Elis Kauppi - one of the greatest names in Finnish mid-20th century jewelry design along with Tapio Wirkkala, Kirsti Ilvessalo, Liisa Vitali, Mauno Honkanen, Pentti Sarpaneva, etc.
Top measures: 1/2 inch by 5/8 inch / 1,25 cm x 1,65 cm
Ring size: US-size 7-3/4; inner Ø 18 mm; inner circum. of 55.9 mm
Marked with: [anvil] makers mark for Kupittaan Kulta, [crown in a heart] and [916H] for Finnish silver, [A] for Turku, and [L7] for the year 1964
Condition: used, fine
Price: US$ 75.00
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UNIQUE MARIMEKKO STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
Unique, extremely rare sterling silver necklace by Marimekko, Finland.
This necklace is a test sample. It belongs to a limited number of sterling silver necklaces produced in 1990 for Marimekko Shop Esplanadi, Helsinki *)
Material: sterling silver with acryl plate (black with white spots)
Measures - the pendant: 2" by 1-1/8" // 5 cm x 3 cm
- the collar: approx. 16" // 40 cm inner circum.
Marked:
marimekko (logotype) Design by Aurifex, and [AUX] makers mark,[925] for sterling silver, [N8] date mark for the year 1990
The sterling silver collar is marked [AUX] [925] [N8]
*) Information on the history of this necklace provided by Marimekko, Helsinki
Condition: excellent
Price: US$ 525
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STRIKING "PLATES" PENDANT by LIISA VITALI
A splendid example of rare and today very collectible "Balls and Plates" collection
by noted Finnish designer Liisa Vitali in 1969
Material: two 1" by 1" (2,6 cm x 2,6 cm) pierced sterling silver plates linked
Measures: approx. 1 inch (2,6 cm) by 2 inches (5 cm) long + the hook
Reference: Donald Willcox: New design in jewelry, 1970
Some Vitali "Balls and Plates" series jewelry illustrated also in an article on Modern Silver Magazine: Catalogs, Journals, and Books,Oh my!
Marked: no
Condition: Excellent
Price: US $185
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STRIKING "PLATES" EAR RINGS by LIISA VITALI
A splendid example of rare and today very collectible "Balls and Plates" collection
by noted Finnish designer Liisa Vitali in 1969
Material: two 1" by 1" (2,6 cm x 2,6 cm) pierced sterling silver plates linked
Measures: approx. 1 inch (2,6 cm) by 2 inches (5 cm) long + the hook
Reference: Donald Willcox: New design in jewelry, 1970
Some Vitali "Balls and Plates" series jewelry illustrated also in an article on Modern Silver Magazine: Catalogs, Journals, and Books,Oh my!
Marked: [Lying Leon ] makers mark of Kultakeskus, and [925] for sterling silver
Condition: Excellent
Price: US $225
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STRIKING "BALL" PENDANT by LIISA VITALI
A splendid example of rare and today very collectible "Balls and Plates" collection
by noted Finnish designer Liisa Vitali in 1969

Material: pierced sterling silver
Measures: Ø approx. 1-3/8 inch (3,5 cm) + the loop
Reference: Donald Willcox: New design in jewelry, 1970
Some Vitali "Balls and Plates" series jewelry illustrated also in an article on Modern Silver Magazine: Catalogs, Journals, and Books,Oh my!
Marked: [NW ] makers mark of N. Westerlund, [925] and [crown in a heart]for sterling silver, [U7] for 1973
Condition: Excellent
Price: US $385
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Elis Kauppi 1964 for Finnish silversmith´s "Kupittaan Kulta":
MINIMALIST DESIGN SILVER NECKLACE w/AGATE

The designer of this minimalist modernist necklace is Elis Kauppi - one of the greatest names in Finnish mid-20th century jewelry design along with Tapio Wirkkala, Kirsti Ilvessalo, Liisa Vitali, Mauno Honkanen, Pentti Sarpaneva, etc.
Material: silver with cone agate stones
Measures:inside circum. of 7"/ 18 cm, and 3/8" / 1,1 cm at the widest
Marked with: makers mark [an anvil] for Kupittaan Kulta, [813H] for Finnish silver, [Ã] for Turku, [L7] for the year 1964
Condition: Excellent
Price: US$ 225
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RING & EARRINGS THAT MATCH WITH THE KAUPPI PENDANT

The designer of these minimalist modernist jewelry is Elis Kauppi - one of the greatest names in Finnish mid-20th century jewelry design along with Tapio Wirkkala, Kirsti Ilvessalo, Liisa Vitali, Mauno Honkanen, Pentti Sarpaneva, etc.
Material: silver with cone agate stones
Ear rings measure: 5/16" / 0,85 cm square
Ring size: US-size 7-3/4; inner Ø 18 mm; inner circum. of 55.9 mm
Top measures: 3/8" by 1-1/16" / 0,9 cm by 2,75 cm
Ring is marked with: makers mark [OyK] for Kultala Oy, [813H] for Finnish silver, [Helsinki boat] and [O7] for the year 1967
Condition: Excellent
Price: US$ 285
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LAPPONIA STERLING SILVER w/EBENHOLZ NECKLACE, TITLED:
"TANZAN"
designed by noted sculptor and jewelry designer Zoltan Popovitz
for Lapponia in early-1980´s
(see pg. 111 "Collectible Silver Jewelry" by Fred Rzazadeh)
Material: sterling silver matte and polished tarnish-resistant finish, and with ebenholz
Measures: 1-9/16" by 1-1/2" // 4 cm by 3,7 cm
Weight: 17 grams
The integral chain is 14" // 36 cm long
Marked: [925 between scales], [Finnish crown in a heart] [925], [I8] for 1986, and "LAPPONIA"
Condition: excellent
Price: US$ 425
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LAPPONIA STERLING SILVER w/EBENHOLZ RING, TITLED:
"TANZAN"
designed by noted sculptor and jewelry designer Zoltan Popovitz
for Lapponia in early-1980´s
(see pg. 111 "Collectible Silver Jewelry" by Fred Rzazadeh)
Material: sterling silver matte and polished tarnish-resistant finish, and with ebenholz
Top measures: 1" by 1-7/16" // 2,5 cm by 3,6 cm
Ring size: US-size 6, inner diam. 16.5 mm//circum. 51.5
Weight: 13 grams
Marked: [925 between scales], [Finnish crown in a heart] [925], LAPPONIA; [I8] for 1986, and "LAPPONIA"
Condition: excellent
Price: US$ 335
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STRIKING "BALL" BROOCH by LIISA VITALI
A splendid example of rare and today very collectible "Balls and Plates" collection
by noted Finnish designer Liisa Vitali in 1969

Material: thin lightweight sterling pierced and domed
Measures: Ø approx. 1-1/2" (4 cm)
Reference: Donald Willcox: New design in jewelry, 1970
Some Vitali "Balls and Plates" series jewelry illustrated also in an article on Modern Silver Magazine: Catalogs, Journals, and Books,Oh my!
Hallmarks: [NW ] makers mark of N. Westerlund, [925] and [crown in a heart] for sterling silver, [Helsinki boat], [R7] for 1970
Condition: Excellent
Price: US $385
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STRIKING "BALL" EAR RINGS by LIISA VITALI
A splendid example of rare and today very collectible "Balls and Plates" collection
by noted Finnish designer Liisa Vitali in 1969

Material: thin lightweight sterling pierced and domed
Measures: Ø 9/16" (1.4 cm)
Reference: Donald Willcox: New design in jewelry, 1970
Some Vitali "Balls and Plates" series jewelry illustrated also in an article on Modern Silver Magazine: Catalogs, Journals, and Books,Oh my!
Hallmarks: [NW ] makers mark of N. Westerlund, [925] and [crown in a heart] for sterling silver, [Helsinki boat], [R7] for 1970
Condition: Excellent
Price: US $295
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STERLING SILVER "PLATES" BRACELET

Designer: Liisa Vitali
Maker: Westerback Oy
Collection: "Ladybird" or just "Vitali Cheese"
Year of design/made: 1969/1972
Size: the bracelet consist of 16 linked plates, measures 3/8" by 1-7/16"/ 1,0 x 3,6 cm each.
Overall length is 7.5" /19 cm when closed. 1.5" /3,6 cm wide
Hallmarks: [NW] [Helsinki boat] [Finnish crown stamp] [925] for sterling silver, [T7] for 1972
Condition: excellent
Price: $585.00
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BEAUTIFUL 1950´s MODERNIST BROOCH
designed by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta Oy
Material(s): silver
Marked: the Kupittaan Kulta mark [an anvil], Finnish government mark [crown in a heart],
[813H] for Finnish silver
Measures, approx.: 2 1/2" ( 6,2 cm) long
Condition: excellent
Reference:Fred Rezazadeh: "Collectible Silver Jewelry: Identification and Value Guide", 2001.
Price: US$ 85
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BEAUTIFUL 1950´s MODERNIST BROOCH
most likely designed by Elis Kauppi in the sixties or seventies.
Material(s): silver
Marked: [813H] for Finnish silver (used pre-1972)
Measures, approx.: 2 3/8"" ( 6 cm) long
Condition: excellent
Price: US$ 75
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1960s SILVER BROOCH w/MOSS AGATE
by renowned Finnish jewelry designer Erik Granit
Erik Granit (1930-1988), the designer, was one of the leading silversmiths and jewelry designers in Finland in the 1960s and 1970s. He opened his silversmith´s workshop E. Granit & Co. in Helsinki 1956 and continued working there until his death 1988.
Marked: Granit & Co., [EG] makers mark, [crown in a heart],
[813H], [Helsinki boat], [I7] for date letter 1962
Measures: 2 1/2" (6,3 cm) long. The oval moss agate stone is 1/2" (1,2 cm)long
Condition: excellent, perfect
Price: US$ 125
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