This cuff represents Hubert Harmon's whimsical, creative ability at its
best. Ca. 1940's sterling, set with a large tapered amethyst,
it measures 2" at its widest. 97 grms. Inner circumference: 5 3/4" plus a 1 1/4" gap. Excellent condition.
A collector's must.
A heavy, ca 1950's, modernist clamper bracelet by Margot de Taxco. 124 grms. 1 3/4" at widest. Tight spring allows for up to a 7" fit. Minor abrasions to several beads. Very good condition.
This large, heavy, ca. 1950's buckle by Antonio Pineda is inlaid with iridescent, amoeba-shaped abalone. There are two sections, which allow for size adjustment to the leather.
It measures 4 3/4"x2" and weighs 119 grms. Excellent condition.
Ca. 1950's bracelet by Antonio, made of stepped, wedge-shaped links, set with deep, rectangular amethysts. 6"L; Links: 7/8"W tapering to 1/2". The ring of this design is pictured on p. 151 of Silver Seduction, The Art of Mexican Modernist, Antonio Pineda, by G. Stromberg
This unusual and hard to find pin by Hector Aguilar, ca. 1940, is pictured on p. 8 of Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny Morrill. Constructed of multiple layers of silver sections, set with cabochon turquoise of various shades, and measuring 3 1/2" x 2 3/4". Hallmarked with bell #9, of 940 stlg. Slight bending to extreme lower right hand
curve.
This first phase (ca. 1940's) bracelet by William Spratling,
also referred to as the "pillow" bracelet, is 8" L. The links are
7/8"W x 3/4"L. 80.6 grms.
This beautiful azur-malachite dress pin is a First Phase design, ca. 1944, but would easily convert to a regular pin.
The silver has acquired a rich patina. 3 3/4"x 1 1/2". Pictured on p. 47 of Spratling Silver: A Field Guide, by Phyllis M. Goddard.
This well known Los Castillo design link bracelet may have had a link with the designer's hallmark. Links: 1"x3/4"; 7 3/4"L;
58 grms. Excellent condition. Ca. 1950's.
