Lot #54: Rare Vintage Paul Kennedy Modernist Honeybee & Skep 3-Piece Jewelry Suite

Rare Vintage Paul Kennedy Modernist Honeybee & Skep 3-Piece Jewelry Suite Up for auction is a striking, highly collectible vintage 3-piece matching jewelry suite by designer Paul Kennedy. Known for bold, architectural, and nature-inspired themes, this particular set beautifully captures a stylized, modernist take on the honeybee and the traditional coiled skep (beehive). Crafted in a heavy, dark silver-toned metal with deep oxidized recesses, the set has an incredible graphic contrast and a stunning, substantial weight. This auction includes the brooch, link bracelet, and dangle earrings, beautifully preserved together in the original blue velvet Paul Kennedy presentation gift box featuring the stamped silver silk lining. Item Breakdown & Specifications 1. Statement Sunburst Medallion Brooch Design: A perfect radial wheel of eight (8) stylized honeybees converging toward a central, prominent coiled skep dome. Details: Deeply textured lines emphasize the geometric, insect-wing symmetry. Backing: Features a secure, traditional pin-back mechanism on the reverse side. 2. Alternating Panel Link Bracelet Design: Built from four (4) detailed flying honeybee panels alternating rhythmically with four (4) dimensional, dome-shaped skep links. Hardware: Connected via heavy metal loops and secured with a classic spring ring clasp. 3. Articulated Dangle EarringsDesign: Formed as a tiered drop, with a single honeybee panel suspending a matching coiled skep dome below. Type: Intended for pierced ears, featuring fine posts attached to the upper bee segment. The drop sections are fully articulated via integrated jump rings to allow free, elegant movement when worn. Condition Report Jewelry: Excellent, well-cared-for vintage condition. The original dark, oxidized patina remains entirely intact within the recesses, perfectly defining the linework. No structural damage or missing components. Presentation Box: Pre-owned vintage condition. Shows minor, age-appropriate handling shelf wear on the outer blue velvet casing. The white fabric inner lining remains exceptionally clean, securely holding the set in place Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Pickup category timeslot {A}