All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1397472
This elegant, jewel encrusted hand mirror was designed c. 1950's by Mexico City aritist Matilde Poulat. The mirror measures 6" x 3". The outer edge of the glass is beveled. The surrounding frame is inlaid with pyramid cut amethysts and turquoise stones set into channels all in beautiful condition. Matl's attention to detail is evident in this piece just as we see in her intricate jewelry. Fully hallmarked for Matl with assay eagle 129...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1369208 (stock #171111)
Los Castillo design 183 is 1in. tall and is constructed using the repousse technique. The silver is very thick which weighs 50 grams and has a width is 1in. I have left the natural patina on this bracelet and will leave it to the buyer to highlight as desired. You can see the fish are swimming through waves and bubbles without a dent or damage. You can see on the waves there is a ripple to accent the movement of the wave. These are not dents and are on each wave of each link...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1304903 (stock #13115)
Slick, modernist Sigi Pineda sterling silver and pearls cuff bracelet, the two pearls lifted above their oxidized background and showcased in a shadow-box asymmetrical opening. This is Sigi at one of his best moments, I believe, the choice of materials a favorite of mine and a combination that Antonio Pineda also benefited from during his career. The cuff has an inner circumference of 6 3/4" (including the 1 3/8" gap) and its width reaches 1 1/16" at center front...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1345925 (stock #2016911c)
Matilde Poulat Matl signed Moth brooch with an obsidian stone in the center captures the old Mexico City Folkloric work. Poulat's work is collected and remains on of the most rare works from the Spratling era of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Dimensions are 2.25in. wide and 2.25in. across. The stone has no chips or worries of any kind. The repousse is thick and weighs 21 grams heavy.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1451610
Aguilar uses turquoise cabs in this unusual example of his braided wire bracelet which is most often seen with silver domes at the bracelet's ends. Also unusual is the petite size of the cuff. The inside measures 4 3/4" end to end with a one inch gap opening. It is 3/8" wide at the center front and 3/4" high at the turquoise cabs. The wire design is somewhat flexible allowing for a bit more length. The patina is excellent. The stones are rich in color. One stone has a pinhead size nick...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1309783
Magnificent long silver and turquoise screwback earrings by Matilde Poulat. These are hallmarked with her very earliest mark, dating them 1934-40. The scrolling silver work is stunning and delicate and the center drop dangles freely. These measure 2 1/8" long and weigh 19 grams total. There is a very slight ding at the bottom of one of the center dangles that is visible in the photos, but it in no way detracts from the beauty of these fine earrings...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1307886 (stock #13148)
Superlative Prosa silver and amethyst bracelet, this is a Mexican treasure by a maker who was not as prolific yet seems to have had moments of absolute brilliance during their work years. The piece at hand speaks by itself - just take a look at the beautifully handcrafted, slightly slanted sterling links! This is thick silver with deep hand-chased details and amazing patina. And the amethyst cabochons, saturated and full of interesting inclusions, are to die for...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1385888
Wonderful Modernist design in this sterling pin/pendant with tumbled stones of aventurine, onyx and jasper by Taxco silversmith Salvador Teran. Measuring 2 1/2" by 2", it is in fine original condition and weighs 42 grams. Signed as shown. Can be worn vertically on a chain or as a pin any way you please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1479510 (stock #00088018)
From his first design period, here is a William Spratling butterfly pin with bronze markings. Hallmarks date 1940-1944. A book-piece design shown on p. 39 of Spratling Silver: A Field Guide, this pin measures 3 1/4" x 2". Weight is 18.8 grams. Signed and hallmarked with the Spratling Made in Mexico Print Circle and Spratling Silver. In fine vintage condition. Pin closes with a roller.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1386762 (stock #18091101)
Here is a spectacular deco design ring produced by Antonio Pineda.

It's a book-piece design shown in Gobi Stromberg's "Silver Seduction:The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda".

Five emerald cut onyx stones are channel set in a triple crashing waves heavy silver setting.

Measures a size 7...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1469768
This vintage hand-forged tie bar & belt buckle were designed by Hector Aguilar c. 1940-50's. The buckle measures 1 3/4" X 1 1/2". The money clip/tie bar is 1 3/4" long. Both are in excellent condition and together weigh 45 grams. Each piece carries Aguilar's hallmarks. The buckle is pictured on p. 107 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Great gift idea!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1349144 (stock #161212)
The jade drops are a Spanish Colonial design that is mostly seen with enormous pendants. This one has smaller pendants that are 2.5in. x 1.5in for the largest one and the others are 1.5in...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1277697 (stock #12887)
Stupendous - literally - Francisco Rivera for Emma bracelet in an "archeological" design, this is a cuff fit for a warrior princess! Hefty, meticulously worked and perfectly finished, it exudes confidence and represents the epitome of the "statement" bracelet. It is tapered so as to better fit the lower arm / wrist and its inner circumference at mid-height is 6 1/2" (including the 1 1/4" gap; I have a 5 3/4" wrist and I can wear it pushed 1 3/4" above the wrist bone). The cuff's height reach...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1483317
This handwrought sterling belt buckle designed & signed by Spratling measures 2 1/2" across and 1 1/4" high & weighs 47 grams. This 80+ year old piece is in beautiful condition with normal wear & warm patina. This buckle will fit up to a 1 inch wide belt or strap. The buckle is pictured on Phyllis Goddards' website spratlingsillver.com.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1386233 (stock #180902)
Circa mid-century, here is one of Margot van Voorhies Carr's earlier creations, and it's a spectacular piece. Collector quality. Composed of sixteen highly detailed hand-wrought repoussé links which are connected with rivets for total flexibility, the winged design is highly dimensional. Closure is a "J" hook and eye type which is very secure, and creates a totally seamless appearance when closed.

Measures a closed, wearable length of 15 1/2", with a width of 3/4" and a depth of...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1265528
Sculptural, hand wrought sterling silver earrings designed and signed circa 1950's by American & Taxco artist William Spratling (1900-67). Weight 18 grams, .05 oz. Earrings measure 2 1/4" long from top ball to bottom and 1 1/2" wide. Signed WS 925 eagle #30. Screw backs in fine working order. Beautiful condition and patina. Spratling designs are the central focus of the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1279853 (stock #12967)
Iconic Mexican silver and amethyst ring bearing Fred Davis’s signature, this is a Deco beauty and a Davis classic! Adjustable due to its open shank, it is topped by a massive stone housed in a tiered, angular setting. Presently a sz 7 its face is 1 1/8″ by 3/4″ and it rises approx. 5/8″ off finger when worn. The ring weighs 15.7 grams and is signed with Fred Davis’s conjoined initials as shown as well as “MADE IN MEXICO”. It dates in the 1920s-30s and is in excellent v...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1930 item #1391075 (stock #182111)
pre Colombian beads sitting on a dish of sterling silver with sterling chain and beads make this a striking wear anywhere necklace. It is of Mexican origin and is slightly before or at the beginning of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Added attractions is the hand make copper casa belles. 76 grams of weight and 18 inches in length. Each station is 5/8th inches across. No damage or repairs just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!