All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1283073
Classic early 1930's sterling silver bracelet designed and signed by Mexico artist Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). Hand wrought this Deco design is comprised of 5 curved scalloped panels measuring 1 5/8 inches wide & 7 inches long. Weight - 85 grams, 3.0 oz. Signed FD SILVER MEXICO on the clasp. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Clasp is tight and secure. Bracelet pictured on p. 85 of SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1357737
Rare & versatile this sterling silver & coral bead necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measuring 120 inches or 10 ft. long & weighing 85 grams this design can be draped around the neck several times depending on the mood or occasion. Both silver and coral beads are in beautiful condition. Fully hallmarked on the tight & secure clasp. For safety & because of age the necklace has been professionally restrung...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1372558 (stock #180701)
This Ledesma set absolutely shines in the light with a golden hue. The coloration of all stones is black with no direct light on them. The stone work is masterful and the silver is silky to the hand. The necklace weighs 68 grams and has a wearability of 17.5in. Each piece in the drop is .75 inch long. The necklace is hallmarked appropriately as shown and is collector quality. No damage or repairs
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1407322
This sleek 1930's design by Frederick Davis features a finely detailed, hand carved malachite Aztec Warrior as the central element. Made for a smaller wrist the bracelet measures 6 1/2" long x 1 1/4" high and weighs 47 grams. Both silver and stone are in beautiful condition. Hallmarked FD on the clasp. Davis designs are included in many permanent museum collections.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #163118
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!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1433931 (stock #15302)
Housing a polished obsidian cabochon with warm, shimmering golden depths this vintage Mexican silver bracelet bears the signature of Sigi Pineda, one of Taxco’s foremost modernist designers. A prolific creator, Sigi was at his best when he worked within the confines of minimalism - the bracelet presented here, a hinged bangle, is just such an example...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1393027 (stock #182212)
This Antonio Pineda masterpiece with moonstones sparking blue and white colors is a most incredible site. The weight is 105 grams of quality with correct hallmarks as shown. No repairs or damage of any kind. Measurement shows a 7.25 inches in length and a little over 1 inch tall. The design is in the book SILVER SEDUCTION with several different stones.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #580048
From a private collection, this is a stunning sterling necklace and two bracelets sold at the Rancho Alegre, the largest silver shop in Taxco during the 1960s-70s. The designer initials are TRM . I do not know who this silversmith is, however, they sold their work at the Rancho Alegre. This smashing set consists of a 17" necklace and two 8" bracelets. The pieces are all 3/4" wide and in fine original condition. There are NO dings or dents to the balls or domes...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1444493 (stock #15477)
Set in a raised bezel on a hand-hammered sterling platform the “mask” in this vintage Carmen Beckmann brooch is carved out of dyed calcite, often - and mistakenly - referred to as “jade”. Oxidation and a geometric glyph applique add complexity to the design and the portrait’s minimalist rendition brings to mind the more austere of ancient artifacts unearthed from the Mexican soil...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1376125
This striking moonstone & 970 sterling silver piece was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Weighing 177 grams the necklace has a wearable length of a bit over 16 inches. The front panel is 1" high graduating to 5/8" at the clasp. Each of the 13 oval moonstones are bezel set and appear to float within the hand wrought silver panels. Both stones & silver are in beautiful condition. Clasp is tight & secure. This design is pictured on p...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1425798 (stock #15082)
Based on an ancient glyph, or at least inspired by one, this vintage Los Castillo Mexican silver and azur-malachite inlay necklace is out of the workshop's "mozaico Azteca" line of jewelry. Centuries old, the technique became almost obsolete during the Colonial period but was revived by Chato Castillo, one of Taxco's most talented, innovative and original maestros...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #174504 (stock #T 445)
SOLD. Vintage Clever Closure Sterling Crossover Bangle marked: "Hecho en Mexico" with 3 initials possibly "J. O. C. 925". Mexican Silversmiths have always been very clever at creating unusual but secure hidden 'closures' Please see pix for explanation. 6.75" inside. 3/16" wide. 2 green onyx stones are 10mm long. Sold, no price, no info please
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1990 item #1433759 (stock #15303)
Modernist sterling ring by Erika Hult de Corral (Ric), this rather rare to find design combines silver in two finishes with richly colored malachite and two small, deep blue lapis cabochons. I am very excited to have found this piece, especially since I recently sold the matching earrings to it (you can use the search feature to see them, if you wish). A talented designer and one of the few known female contributors to Mexico’s 20th c...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1336972 (stock #161007A)
Design 5207 Margot de Taxco taller is one of the finest works by Margot Van Voorhies. Heavy at 110 grams and a height of 3 7/8th in. tall. The diameter is 2.5in. and will fit most. The repousse is phenomenal with hand carving on the scales. We have water bubbles and topped off with Amethyst eyes and adornment. No dents with a tight spring. An absolute must for collectors.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1363040 (stock #9607)
A Mexican sterling mask abalone shell poison ring from the 1950s. This adjustable band ring features a wirework design and it is fronted by a hinged poison compartment with a colourful bezel-set carved abalone shell mask. This ring measures 1 x 3/4" and it has a partial HECHO EN MEXICO mark. It weighs 8.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are not...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1377779 (stock #180304)
This is the type of Mexican Silver Renaissance necklace that you hope you will find at some point in your collection. Valentin Vidaurreta was a premier designer starting in 1931 designing for Frederick Davis and had a workshop in Mexico City. Here with this necklace you see an eagle 9 which was only given to Hector Aguilar. Vidaurreta had most of his work hand made by Aguilar when he moved to Taxco. William Spratling felt so highly of Valentin he designed work for him as well. Valentin hallmarks...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Contemporary item #675879
A terrific hand made sterling bracelet of squares by contemporary German born silversmith Agnes Seebass. She apprenticed in the Los Castillo workshop in Taxco and her work was represented in the William Spratling MAESTRO DE PLATA exhibit. Her pieces were featured on page 67 of the catalogue to the exhibit and Marbeth Schon wrote an article about her in the most recent edition of MODERN SILVER magazine in which she pictured this bracelet. It measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. Weighing...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1440463
This elegant, hand wrought sterling silver necklace was designed and signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Measuring 20 1/2" long & 1 inch wide the necklace weighs 100 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. This design is pictured on p. 46 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Looks great with casual or dress. Spratling designs are the central focus of the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.