All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1229629 (stock #pinedaring)
A lux Antonio Pineda ring properly hallmarked as shown with 3 silver stair steps to a teal, blue green stone which I believe to be turquoise. The size is currently a 6.5 and can be sized by most jewelers. The face of the ring is one inch tall and 7/8th's inch wide. The thick silver weight is 16grams. This ring with a different stone is featured in an interview with Antonio Pineda in modernsilver.com by Patrick Kapty 11/11/2000.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1362150 (stock #171007)
This is an extraordinary Antonio Pineda Gladiator Cuff with black onyx stones. The spikes are half an inch tall and are well rounded not sharp. This bracelet has a 2 in. diameter and rounds the wrist superbly with comfort. The design is outstanding, striking and the degree of difficulty to produce is high taking great skill. A Mexican Silver treasure weighing 112 grams and with a height of 1.75in...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1421361 (stock #12838)
Set of modernist Mexican earrings bearing the Los Castillo signature, each earring featuring two male profiles, one executed in silver, the second with azur-malachite inlay. Though the Mozaico Azteca technique employed here was among the innovations and revivals the Los Castillo workshop is credited for, I believe the pair at hand was in fact designed by their cousin, Salvador Teran, when he was still working with them...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #157746 (stock #T 281)
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
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #166272
This is the "ARCHITECTURAL CUFF WITH AMETHYST CLOSURE" by Antonio Pineda. It is featured on page 201 of the catalogue from the exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE - MAESTROS DE PLATA ,currently in Los Angeles. They date it c.1950-55. Very bold lines and design, this bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 1 3/8" wide at the widest point in the front. It opens and closes by pushing in the amethyst...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1263079
Sensational vintage sterling silver bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda. Truly one of Antonio's best this bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide. Will comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Heavy at 130 grams 4.06oz. Beautiful condition. Clasp is tight and secure. Attached safety chain. Signed on the clasp with ANTONIO TAXCO crown mark, 970 STERLING eagle #208. This design featured in recent exhibits and publications...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #624774
Beautiful hand hammered sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco. This design is not often seen and it is lovely. The necklace measures 16 3/4" end to end and is 2" wide at the center front point. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great piece for the Margot collector.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #373743
A large and bold mid-century moderne sterling and tiger eye ring by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The stone is fabulous - great color and striations. And BIG-- The ring is 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. It is a size 9 but can be sized without loss of the mark.The ring is plain in the back. Suitable for a man or woman, it is in fine condition but has a very slight split in one side section of the bezel. It does not detract from the ring in any way...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #450456 (stock #T 1381)
SOLD. Vintage reticulated chased punched Aztec Maya pre Columbian figural serpent idol motif sterling silver pin pendant signed: P Lugo Plata Artistica Taxco Mexico 925 & looks like assay #3 or 5. Applied rope around the 1 3/4" pin. SOLD, no price, no info please.
Reply to C 4/20/11: price is private to protect collector's interest and no other info is known about this maker.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1292744
Beautiful and rare this "machine age" 970 sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet measures 1 inch wide and will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. It weighs a hefty 117 grams, 4.1oz. Excellent condition with no issues. Slide clasp is tight and secure. In addition there is a safety chain. Fully hallmarked with the Antonio crown TAXCO, 970, eagle stamp and STERLING. This design is featured on p...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1292407 (stock #151104)
We have to offer today a 39 piece set of authentic Hector Aguilar's solid silver flatware set. Hector Aguilar started out working for William Spratling when he first opened de Las Delicias. He left in 1939 to open his own Taller. This beautiful, handmade silver service is hallmarked with a true hallmark and eagle 9 which was given to only Hector Aguilar...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #463156 (stock #T 1413)
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Trocadero Auction
TROCADERO AUCTION 2013. 1950s, fully marked signed: Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Assay # 15 and Style # 256. Sterling Green Mosaic or Mozaico Malachite Inlay SB Earrings in Origami Bird motif at just under 1 X 5/8". 3013. SB turnwheels are very secure, all mosaic intact and still unpolished. Won at auction, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1466650
Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964) designed this textured necklace in the 1950's. The center panel measures 1 1/4" high x 1 5/8" across. The wearable length is 17" and can be adjusted down to 15" if desired. The necklace weighs 46 grams & is in beautiful condition with a warm, aged patina. Patania's FP STERLING hallmarks are found on the back of the necklace.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1399572 (stock #191404)
This is my favorite bracelet made by Erika Hult in the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Properly hallmarked as shown and is 6 7/8th inches long. Curves brilliantly around the wrist and has a weight of 100 grams of quality. The design has a big presence with 1.25in. of height. She studied at the Parsons School of Design in Paris as did Hubert Harmon. She signed her work with the name of RIC.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1329990
Eye catching 940 sterling silver and copper graduated discs bracelet designed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1 3/8" wide at center panel with a wearable length of 7 inches. Weight is a hefty yet comfortable 75 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. Clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked for Aguilar as shown. This design is pictured on p. 139 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Aguilar designs are featured in the permanent 20th cent...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #690485
Outstanding sterling necklace by Los Castillo. It is 16" long and 1 1/2" wide at the center swirl. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Great design!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1388077 (stock #180310)
Hector Aguilar one of the best Maestros from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The stones are warmed and the length is 20 inches. You need the length due to the height being a tall 1.38th's inches. I will also be listing the matching bracelet that perfectly hooks into this necklace for a long chain. The presence is stunning and the weight is 170 grams of quality. No damage and well cared for over time.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #141122
Stunning, heavy sterling bracelet with azur-malachite by Enrique Ledesma, c.1950. He is best known for his impeccable work fusing silver with stone. This bracelet is simply amazing with each silver link having an inlaid stripe of stone and then hinged together to join the next link. The push in clasp is invisible and the safety chain is intact. It is a large bracelet, measuring 8" around in the inside and 7/8" wide. It is 1 1/4" thick and weighs 92 grams. It is in fine original condition and sig...