This is a spectacular sterling and enamel necklace, bracelet and matching screwback earrings set by Margot De Taxco. The colors are beautiful and the design outstanding. The necklace measures 15" end to end and is 7/8" wide at the center section. The bracelet measures 6 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. The earrings hang 1 5/8" long. There is no missing enamel and all pieces have the Margot hallmarks and numbers. An absolutely outstanding and important Margot enamel parure.

Sculptural wave and beaded sterling silver bracelet designed c. 1950-60's by modernist Taxco, Mexico designer Antonio Pineda(1919-2009). Cuff interior measures 5 1/2" from end to end with a 1" gap opening and measures 1 1/4 inch high. Weighs 79 grams, 2.08 oz. Hallmarked with the Antonio crown, ANTONIO, TAXCO, 970, eagle, HECHO EN MEXICO, LOS CASTILLO COOP. P. 139-40 of Bille Hougart's book THE LITTLE BOOK OF MEXICAN SILVER TRADE & HALLMARKS show and explain examples of this combination of marks...

Hand crafted in sterling silver, this vintage articulated keepsake or pill box was designed and & signed c. 1950's by William Spratling. Measuring 6 1/4" x 2" the fish weighs 90 grams. Excellent condition and patina. Fully hallmarked. Spratling's designs were often inspired by the menagerie of wildlife that surrounded him in Taxco. Beautiful accent piece for any décor.

This Matilde Poulat Mexico City folkloric bracelet in the Moth design has the early 30's mark of 930. Her taller Matl produced her heaviest silver work in it's beginnings. The bracelet is repousse and 7in. long. It is large measuring 1.75 in. tall. There are lines and matrix in the turquoise but no cracks or chips. All folkloric work has it crumples and cloud like puffy surfaces and this one is in excellent condition. There is glare in my photos and a natural super deep patina to it's surface...

This William Spratling necklace is properly signed as shown with both the Spratling circle and oval. There are 9 rings going around the drop and 5 dangles that are the exact configuration as the Spratling Hallmark site. The weight is 118 grams and with an approximate wearable length of 17 in. The center link drop is 2.5in. across and 2.5in. tall. No damage or flaws with the necklace and is properly attached so there will be no flipping when worn...

A striking and fascinating Art Moderne 970 silver pin by Antonio Pineda. The shapes and placement of the stones are intriguing. The black stripe of onyx is inlaid but the half sphere of onyx and the rectangular agate are set above the surface adding dimension. The pin measures 2 5/8" by 3/4", weighs 19 grams, and is in fine original condition. Signed for Antonio Pineda as shown. A very special Antonio piece.

Signed with an old hallmark of Matilde Poulat's Matl the repousse is in full regalia. Very well done with fine carving leaving a true feeling of the feathered bird. This is the larger sized version being 4 1/8thin. tall and 2.25in. wide. The weight is 36.5 grams heavy. This is a must have for the Matl collector and this one is an excellent example with the larger, full tail of 3 rings. No damage or flaws, just superb.

This is an old linear hallmarked Los Castillo necklace that was definitely designed by Margot. The silver is heavy repousse and the weight is 68 grams. The length is 15.75in. long and .75in. tall. This is a beautiful floral that lends itself wonderfully when you want to wear something not really big in size but packs a punch with design elements. What sets this set apart from the rest is it's condition...

Fabulous mid-century modern design in this 970 silver and aventurine necklace by Antonio Pineda. I am offering the matching bracelet to this necklace in a separate listing. Measuring approximately 16" end to end ( it is curved in the center so hard to be exact ) it is 1" wide at the front geometric shaped links and weighs 126 grams. It is in beautiful original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the gorgeous green aventurine stones. Signed as shown...

Featured on page 182 of the catalogue of the exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE:MAESTROS DE PLATA, this is the Modern Ribbon Swirl Cuff in sterling by Sigi Pineda c. 1955. The comment about this bracelet by the author of the catalogue reads " Sigi's purity of form is defined by a fascination with style developments in the modern art world". This beautiful bracelet measured 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1" opening...

This is the best Los Ballesteros bracelet ever. Wonderful 1 1/2" wide sterling hinged bangle with black enamel polka dots strategically placed all around the bracelet. The back is as interesting as the front. It measures 7 1/4" around in the inside and weighs a solid 119 grams. Tight push in clasp and fine original condition. Signed for Los Ballesteros as shown. I just LOVE this bracelet!

An absolutely fantastic mid-century modern sterling and onyx bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda, c.1950. Bold heavy silver vertical bars that are slightly thinner at one end alternate with the larger end placed next to the smaller end. The larger end is finished with a faceted onyx and the smaller end is plain. Each bar is triple hinged to the next. This smashing bold bracelet weighs 185 grams. It measures 7" around in the inside and is 1 3/8" wide. It is in excellent original conditio...

Inspired by the Mexican wildlife surrounding him this piece is a gorgeous example of a Spratling interpretation in silver. With obsidian eyes the sculptural & detailed hummingbird measures 3 1/4" X 2 1/8". Wearable length is 17" including tube & bead necklace. Professionally restrung as the original twine was very frayed. Fully hallmarked in the mid 1950's this necklace also carries tiny European sterling & export marks. This design was also constructed with an obsidian beak.

Handmade sterling silver pin designed and signed c.1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist Salvador Teran. Marked SALVADOR STERLING MEXICO 103. Layered sections of silver combine to paint a stunning and mysterious modernist portrait. Female or feline? Pin measures 2 1/4" X 1 1/2". 25 grams. Beautiful vintage condition.Pin back and lock work perfectly. No dents, dings or repairs. Works by Salvador are featured in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill and in MEXICAN SILVER by ...

Vintage hand wrought sterling silver stuffing or serving spoon designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The spoon is 12 3/8" long and weighs a hefty 121 grams, 4.3 oz. Signed on the reverse WS Spratling 925 TAXCO MEXICO with eagle 30. Beautiful condition - no dents or dings. Pictured on the informative website spratlingsilver.com.

This necklace is old and the maker used Mexico City folk art style repousse to produce this masterpiece. Simply stunning on and does not skip a beat with quality and condition. Natural patina in the recesses further pronounce the depth and dimension. The necklace is marked as shown with Made In Mexico Sterling. The center rose is 1.75 inches tall with a wearable length of 16.5inches. The hand carving on the top is masterful. Just look at the beauty in this necklace from LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This is one of Margot de Taxco's most loved swan design #5144. Properly hallmarked as shown and weighing 64 grams on the necklace and 11.4 grams on the earrings. The necklace is .75in. tall and is 16 comfortable inches in length. The earrings are exactly one link of the necklace and is 1 3/8in. long. This is stunning on and is collector and museum quality with no damage to the repousse. The swans depict long turned down and arched necks with the feathers ending in a sweeping curl. An exceptional...

A favorite designer of mine, Carmen Beckmann is one of the few female contributors to Mexico’s 20th c. Silver Renaissance that we know of. Mostly modernist, her work is known for its massive, at times, proportions (especially with her hinged bracelets) and her masterful use of semi-precious stones and gems. The star-form ring at hand is centered by a big, faceted color-change sapphire, that varies between amethyst and steely purple as the light changes. The star is raised above the similarly s...