Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 18

Pair Mid Century Modernist Sterling Silver Goblets Joe Reyes Apodaca Oregon 1985

About the Item

A fine pair of handmade Sterling Silver Modernist goblets, by the celebrated goldsmith & Jeweler Joe Reyes Apodoca Jr (1942-2024), each goblet is dated 1985. This fine pair of modernist goblets made in the Scaninavian style were handmade by the celebrated Pacific Northwest jeweler & goldsmith Joe Apodoca, each goblet having a tapered bowl raised on four legs terminating to four splayed feet. Each goblet is stamped "sterling" & "J. Apodoca 1985", condition is excellent, silver weight of both goblets is 396 grams. Apodaca's silver work rarely comes up for sale, these are a particularly graceful pair of goblets. Biography Joe Reyes Apodaca Jr. was born in Tucson, Arizona, and was active in Altadena, California, and Lake Oswego, Oregon. Joe Apodaca began making jewelry while still in high school. He remembers thinking “Gosh, this is exactly what I want to do. I want to spend my life doing this.” Lapidary Journal, November 1999 With his wife, Linda, a native Californian, Apodaca had forged an influential career as a teacher and prolific studio jeweler based in the Pacific Northwest. He and Linda collaborate on jewelry and sculptures made of precious metals, steel, and concrete. He established the jewelry program at the Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, leading the students there in workshops until he was ready to devote himself full-time to his studio work. As a young man and with the encouragement of mentors, he was accepted to Rochester Institute of Technology, School for American Craftsmen, majoring in Metals and graduating with his MFA. It was here that he met fellow Metals student, Linda Woltjes. They married in 1967. After teaching stints in Toronto and LA, they moved to Altadena, CA where they set up a studio and started their business. They also expanded their family welcoming Janeen and William. In 1977 they moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon where they built a studio onto their house. Joe became head of the Metals Department at Oregon School of Arts & Crafts (OSAC) from 1980-1986. After that, they worked full time at their business. Over the years they gained a large clientele for their custom-designed jewelry. They also made hollow-ware. Chalices for priests, the set of altar pieces for St. Vincent Hospital Chapel, and a ceremonial mace for Marylhurst University. Joe has a candelabra in the Permanent Collection of the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1985
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4876138087802

More From This Seller

View All
7 Antique American Sterling Silver Gilt Art Deco Sherbet Cocktail Wine Goblets
By Reed & Barton
Located in Portland, OR
A good set of antique American sterling silver gilt sherbets/ wine goblets, by Reed & Barton, circa 1928. Each goblet is made of solid sterling silver with a flared bowl...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Silver Sugar Shaker Muffineer Elkington & Co London 1912
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A large & fine antique sterling silver sugar, shaker or muffineer, by Elkington & Co, London, 1912. This very elegant antique cylindrical silver sugar sifter is by one of England's m...
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver William Bateman Christening Cup, 1825
By William Bateman I
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian sterling silver & silver gilt christening cup/mug, William Bateman I, London, 1825. The handled cup having a tankard shape and...
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Irish Sterling Silver Repousse Engraved Bowl William Egan Cork Dublin 1911
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Irish sterling silver footed bowl by William Egan, County Cork, 1911. The bowl having an everted rim above a stepped globular body which i...
Category

Vintage 1910s Irish Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Wine Baby Porringer Engraved "Ann" Ellmore Co. 1930
By Ellmore Silver Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American sterling silver wine or baby porringer by Ellmore Silver Co., New York, circa 1930, engraved with the name "Ann". The porringer of circular form and in the co...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Novelty Repoussé Cigarette Box 1925
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique American Art Deco repoussé decorated Sterling silver novelty cigarette box, circa 1925. The hinged lid is deeply decorated with a repoussé work design depicting a...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

You May Also Like

Sterling Silver Goblet
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large sterling silver goblet was made by Wallace Silversmiths. It has a beautiful shape and the base is not weighted. Sleek with a ridge design aro...
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Goblets & Tray
By La Pierre Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a set of six sterling silver goblets and matching tray. Both the goblets and tray are sleek with no decoration; a modern look for a contemporary home. The goblets ...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our Georgian wine and drinks related silverware collection This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver goblet has a plain circular bell shaped form to a circular, knopped pedestal foot. The body of this antique silver goblet is embellished with impressive embossed and chased medallion designs, accented with ribbon bows and conjoined with bud festoons. The upper portion is encircled with an engraved decorated interlacing border. The waisted, knopped pedestal and circular spreading foot are encompassed with applied bead decorated borders. This impressive example of Georgian silverware retains the original gilded interior. Condition This antique 1700s silver goblet is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The embossed and chased decoration is all sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are very clear; the first portion of the maker's mark has worn in keeping with age and location. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Georgian goblet...
Category

Antique 1770s British George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Buccellati Goblet
By Buccellati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver hand hammered goblet is made by and signed “Buccellati Sterling”. It is modern and still elegant. The top portion is rounded and compliments the stem base. A rea...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Goblet & Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a large sterling silver Kiddush Cup & plate. They design is uber- modern and sleek in both its shape and style. If you like your sterling (Judaica) on the edgy sid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Goblets
By Martin & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drink related silverware These exceptional anti...
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Recently Viewed

View All