Rare hand wrought 940 silver necklace designed & signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Valentin Vidauretta (1902-55). The necklace weighs 123 grams, 4.3 oz. It has a 16 inch wearable length & is 1 inch wide. Beautiful condition & patina. Clasp is strong & secure. Hallmarked VALENTIN with the eagle #9 indicating it was designed for Hector Aguilar's Taller Borda. Valentin also designed for William Spratling & Fred Davis during his career. A fascinating chapter on Valentin is included on p...

From the same estate as the azur- malachite bracelet by Enrique Ledesma that I am offering, this bracelet is made up of 15 panels of faceted amethyst crystal fused in silver. This is the skill for which Ledesma is best known. His work of this nature is impeccable and unmatched by other Taxco artists. This fabulous bracelet measures 8" end to end and 1" wide. It is in excellent original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. The safety chain will need to be reattached on one side...

This is the silver "pillow" bracelet by William Spratling. It is from his first design period, 1931-1946. Measuring 8" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide, it has a pin closure and is in fine original condition. It weighs 86 grams and is featured on page 43 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. This is one of Spratlings' most recognizable bracelets and one of the most beautiful.

Voluptuous floral and bead and bar design sterling bracelet by Valentin Vidaurreta who established his first workshop in Mexico City in 1936, then moved to Taxco in 1941 where he designed principally for Hector Aguilar until 1952 and also had a small workshop of his own. He may have also designed for William Spratling and Fred Davis. This bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 1 1/4" at the widest points and narrows to 3/4" at the back clasp...

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...

Magnificent sterling and onyx necklace by Antonio Pineda. The jagged shaped links are strung on a double silver chain and they all move. There is an interesting pattern in the front section of the necklace where some links have a cut out section and the facing link has a diamond shaped inset onyx.This spectacular necklace measures approximately 15" around in the inside ( cannot be exact as it curves) and is 1" wide in the front and the links taper to 1/2" in the back...

Sensational and rare sterling silver and amethyst belt buckle designed and signed circa 1940's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. When the hook with a puffy heart tip slides beneath the gill of the fish to secure the buckle in place this work of art measures 6 1/2 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. Separately each piece measures 3 3/4 inches long. Each of the belt ends will easily accommodate a 1 1/2 inch belt strap...

A rare and spectacular mid-century modern sterling pin by Carmen Beckmann. The center features 2 Mexican jelly opals and green stones that I believe are tourmaline. The stones are bezel set and the color combination is striking. The irregular shapes of the green stones and the varied lengths of the jutting silver spokes make this design fascinating. It is unique down to the clasp which is a simple "C" clasp with an interlocking safety catch that slides up to hold the pin securely in place...

Beautiful, unusual arrow link sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. Fabulous design and construction,c.1950. Fine ooriginal condition, it measures 7" around in the inside of the bracelet and is 1" wide. It weighs 129 grams, has a secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. It is signed and numbered for Antonio Pineda as shown in the photo. A very fine bracelet.

This amethyst and sterling pin by Taxco artist Fred Davis is featured on page 24 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date the pin c. 1928. Davis combined silver and amethyst in many of his most celebrated pieces. This pin measures 1 3/4" diameter and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the stones and none have been replaced. Hallmarked for Fred Davis as shown. An important early piece by this creative visionary.

Round Sterling Pin Brooch Pendant with book listed mark: Hecho en Mexico 925 A C E Guadalajara in a triangle over "Sterling" depicting the Maya or Aztec Serpent Feathered Head Pre-Columbian Motif in chased and hammered technique. Around 5 grams and is just under 1.25" across with intact loop for chain and working clasp in as found unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info.

Democrats at you convention, wear this cute little vintage c 1945 Silver Donkey Pin Brooch marked Sterling Mexico in back. Stands at 1 5/8" X 2 5/8" weighing .3 Ounce 10 Grams. Very Nice preowned partially unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info

A stunning 970 silver and moonstone bracelet by Antonio Pineda. The stones are clear and blue, all original and no chips or cracks. Measuring 6 3/4" around in the inside, it is 3/4" wide. The closure is one of the moonstones that you press so the bracelet looks continuous when on the wrist. It weighs 96 grams, is all original and in beautiful condition.Signed as shown. Exceptional in every way.

Wonderful sterling cross and rosary beads by Taxco silversmith Hector Aguilar. I believe this to be quite rare and it is pictured on page 153 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO BY Penny Morrill. The cross is 2 3/4" long without the bail,3 1/8" with the bail. It is attached to the rosary beads which measure 15" when hanging on the neck...

A beautiful early pair of ornate sterling hinged cuff bracelets by Los Castillo, c. 1940. They are 1 5/8" wide and 7" around in the inside. Hinged in the back, they open and close in the front. They are in fine original condition and have a great patina. Both are signed as shown. Fabulous to have a pair.

Very Well Made Heavy Link Sterling Silver Bracelet stamped: MEX TM-223 925 in a wonderful Aztec Zig Zag motif filled w crushed Malachite. Weighs 1.2 Ounce or 31 Grams and measures 7.5" inside while the very strong V in Box clasp is engaged X 1/4" wide X 2.75mm thick. In excellent condition. Please see scans.

A stunning tiger eye and sterling bracelet with matching earrings by Felipe Martinez who opened his workshop "Piedra Y Plata" in 1950. The surface of the S shaped stones is smooth and highly polished and impeccably fused into the silver. The design beautifully combines movement, line and color. This bracelet,c.1955, is featured in the Morrill book MEXICAN SILVER on page 189 with a green variegated stone rather than tiger eye. Measuring 7" end to end and 1" wide, this piece is in beautiful origin...

A wonderful Aztec design 940 silver pin with 5 balls and 5 dangles by Hector Aguilar. I have never seen this pin before and I have not found it in any books so believe it to be quite rare. It measures 1 3/4" long and 1 3/8" wide.It is in fine original condition but the safety is missing on the pin clasp so it is currently just a "C" clasp. Although it holds on clothing as it is now, it would be best to replace the safety catch to make it more secure. This can be easily done by a jeweler.The reve...