Very early, c. 1930, silver fish pin with a turquoise cabachon eye by Taxco artist Fred Davis. This pin is featured on page 80 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. One of his most famous pieces, this pin measures 3" by 1 1/8" and is in fine original condition with a great patina. It is signed for Fred Davis as shown in the photo. A wonderful pin!

Mexican Silver Earrings that have the chased, incised, engraved style of Castillo or Aquilar. Marked: 3 initials "C.." "Mexico Sterling". Would go well with other Mexico Taxco pieces listed throughout the About Mimi's Gems catalog. 1.5" long & very nice condition. SOLD, no price, no info

Classic Hector Aguilar Book and Three Beads Bracelet featured on page 32 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Fabulous design and construction, this bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside of the bracelet and is 5/8" wide. It weighs 95 grams and has a secure pin closure with safety chain. All original, excellent condition. Signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo. A very famous and beautiful Hector Aguilar bracelet.

Charming 940 silver Aztec design necklace by Hector Aguilar, c. 1940. Very intricate and ornamental, this piece measures 16 1/2" end to end and is 1" wide. It weighs 88 grams and looks superb on. It is in excellent original condition, has a secure push in clasp and is signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo. I have never seen this Hector Aguilar necklace offered before and not found it pictured in any book so believe it to be quite rare. A remarkable Hector Aguilar necklace!

Sold. This higher silver content marked 950, better than the usual 925. Maker's Mark: "La Maricela Taxco" in a circle around the 950 silver content. Is chased, engraved and with applied granulation. 3" X 2.25" in very good condition in rich silver color with age appropriate patina in crevices. Has Not been polished and no issues.
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Vintage unsigned Spratling? Mexican Silver Thick Gauge Cuff with Hands Holding Amethyst Tulips (1") Motif, plus 2 cabs (10mm), possibly Unsigned Spratling or Aguilar. 2.6 Oz or 75 Grams on postal scale. SOLD, no price, no info

Beautiful silver filigree work in this early bracelet by Matilde Poulat. C. 1940, this bracelet measures 7" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 55 grams and is in fine original condition with a secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. Signed MATL as shown in the photo. What a great bracelet.

FABULOUS Armadillo design 940 necklace made by Hector Aguilar. It is graceful and solid at the same time with lots of movement. It measures 17 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide at the widest center oval. It weighs 79 grams. All of the pieces are in excellent condition and original except the velvet which must have been replaced as it has no wear at all, unless this piece was just never worn. The clasp is original. Signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo...

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!

A gorgeous, gorgeous, early Mexican silver bracelet with green agates. This is a Los Castillo design but only signed Sterling Mexico. It is very heavy weighing 114 grams and measures 7" long and 2" wide. The design is compelling and the agates are just beautiful. Fine original condition. Don't miss this one!

Early Mexican silver bracelet with 5 beautiful green agate cabachon stones. This is a Fred Davis design but this bracelet is only marked Silver Mexico. It measures 8" end to end and is 1"wide. Fine original condition and weighs 67 grams. Lots of movement to this piece and gorgeous on.

HUGE, 142 gram, Aztec design sterling and amethyst cuff bracelet by William Spratling. This piece is featured on page 39 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1940. This bracelet is spectacular in design, materials and execution. It measures 6" around in the inside with a 1 3/8" opening, so 7 3/8" total. It is 2 3/8" wide in the front. This is a big and bold piece, a fabulous work of art...

Vintage, Chased Mexican Sterling Bracelet Cuff Signed Marked "Sanborn's Mexico Sterling", Covered with Engraved, Naive, Folk, Figural depiction of Man and his Burro in Mountain Path. 0804 SOLD, no price, no info

Sold. Very much the "Matilde Poulat" pre- Hispanic, open cut style in Coral, Amethyst, Turquoise and Sterling Brooch marked: "Mat'l Mexico 925" and another mark. This naive, primitive piece has NOT been cleaned.
See Closeups for mark, info. Sold, no price, no info

Tane is a noted silver company in Mexico City featuring jewelry and "Art Objects" with a strong emphasis on quality. Tiffany & Co. assisted Tane in the 1960's and 70's to expand. This beautiful necklace and earrings set is sterling square links joined together by a straight gold washed link. The necklace measures 16 1/2" end to end, is 1/2" wide and weighs 118 grams. The earrings are clip back and measure 5/8" long and 5/8" wide. They weigh 13 grams and hold securely and comfortably on the ears...

Beautiful early bracelet by Taxco silversmith Fred Davis. There are six wide incised silver panels with center bezel set cabachon amethysts. It is in fine original condition with a secure pin closure. Measures 6 3/4" end to end and 1 5/8". Signed for Fred Davis as shown. GREAT!!!

Vintage Hand Wrought Pin to Pendant. Hand Cut Open Oval with Applied Maya, Aztec, Mexican or Inca God Idol of better than 14K Gold. Marked 925. .5 Oz (16 grams). 2.25" long X 1.75" wide. SOLD, no price, no info

This is the ARMADILLO CUFF, designed by Valentin Vidaurreta and made by Manuel Altamirano. It dates c. 1945-50 and is featured in the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. The rounded shaped panels graduate in size measuring from 1 3/4" wide in the front to 1" at the back. It measures 5 3/4" around in the inside and has a 1 1/4" opening so it is for a 6 3/4" wrist. It is signed for Manual Altamirano as shown in the photo...