Lot #64: Sterling Silver Rare Elis Kauppi Kupittaan Kulta Reindeer "Bell" Pendant Necklace 1960s

Up for auction is a rare and highly collectible example of mid-century Scandinavian design: the "Reindeer Bell" silver pendant necklace, designed by the world-renowned Finnish modernist pioneer Elis Kauppi for his workshop, Kupittaan Kulta Oy. Dating back to the mid-to-late 1960s, this sculptural sterling silver pendant is shaped like a traditional northern reindeer bell, complete with stylized engravings of reindeer on the sides. Inside, the original silver clapper is securely intact, providing a subtle, beautiful chime when moved. The pendant hangs from a vintage European continental silver link chain. Designer: Elis Kauppi (1921–2004)Workshop / Maker: Kupittaan Kulta Oy (Turku, Finland)Pendant Material: Solid .925 Sterling SilverPendant Hallmarks: Stamped with the official Kupittaan Kulta Anvil logo, "925", and "FINLAND" inside the bell housing.Chain Material: .835 SilverChain Markings: Stamped "835" on the clasp link.Design Period: Introduced circa 1966. Elis Kauppi was one of the true titans of 20th-century jewelry design. He founded Kupittaan Kulta in 1945 at just 24 years old and fundamentally changed the landscape of Finnish silversmithing. Rather than copying traditional romantic styles, Kauppi championed bold, geometric forms, abstract lines, and kinetic elements (pieces that move or chime). His work has been exhibited globally and represents the pinnacle of the Finnish Modernist movement. The "Reindeer Bell" series is highly documented but seldom comes to market with the internal silver clapper still fully intact. Finding it stamped with a crisp, identifiable anvil maker's mark makes this a certified, investment-grade acquisition for any Scandinavian or Mid-Century Modern design collection. Mixed Silver Grades: It is very common and desirable to find high-grade .925 Finnish statement pendants paired with .835 continental European chains from the same era, proving the historical pairing has stayed together Pickup category timeslot {A}