Go Back to Upcoming LotsThree modernist sterling silver brooches
Article
1112879Location
North Carolina, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
October 10, 2024Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
BroochBrand
Ed Levin, Exel TapiaYear of Production
circa 1960Dimensions
Ed Levin brooch Diameter: 2 1/4"Exel Tapia brooch: 1 3/4 x 1 1/2"
Amethyst circle brooch Diameter: 1 1/2"
Material
Sterling SilverGross Weight
65.5 gGemstone
AmethystGender
UnisexMotif
Circle, SwirlStyle
ModernistDescription
This collection of three modernist sterling silver brooches includes: A circa 1960 Ed Levin brooch with a modernist design, hand-hammered and textured finish, stamped "LEVIN, STERLING, BENN VT," measuring 2 1/4 inches in diameter. An Exel Tapia brooch with a patina finish in a triangle swirl design, stamped "Exel Tapia, 925," measuring 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches. A cabochon amethyst circle brooch, stamped "STERLING, LCS" with a maker's mark, measuring 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The total gross weight of the set is 65.5 grams.Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
Private CollectionEstimates: $400 – $700
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