All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1395001
In the early 1940's Spratling designed this sterling silver and enamel pin to raise money for the Mexican Red Cross. It measures 1" across. Guest curator Penny Morrill included this design in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE. It's pictured on p. 36 of her book that accompanied the exhibition. The pin is also pictured on Phyllis Goddard's spratlingsilver.com where she explains that this is the only known example of Spratling enameling...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1394998
This vintage, handwrought 990 sterling silver bracelet was designed c. 1940-45 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Weighing 40 grams the bracelet measures 6 3/4" long x 1 1/4" wide. Clasp and attached safety chain are tight and secure. Excellent condition and patina.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1394796 (stock #190125)
Circa 1940-1945, here is a supremely rare and spectacular necklace produced by Los Castillo in 980 silver.

It's entirely hand-wrought, composed of forty-five repoussé silver "wings". Killer gorgeous, lays beautifully.

Measures 26 1/2", with a 1 3/8" width.

Weight is 202.2 grams of almost pure silver.

Signed and hallmarked "Los Castillo Taxco 980 Made in Mexico", with the design # 187.

In excellent vintage condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1394641 (stock #19012302)
Circa mid-century, these cufflinks were produced by Antonio Pineda. They have a superb modernist design, with diamond shaped faceted onyx stones on each end. Four stones in total. These are elegant and classy, and a seldom seen design.

Each cufflink measures approximately 7/8" x 3/4".

Weight is 24.4 grams.

Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown and 970 on each.

Excellent vintage condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1394138
Hand crafted in sterling silver, this vintage articulated keepsake or pill box was designed and & signed c. 1950's by William Spratling. Measuring 6 1/4" x 2" the fish weighs 90 grams. Excellent condition and patina. Fully hallmarked. Spratling's designs were often inspired by the menagerie of wildlife that surrounded him in Taxco. Beautiful accent piece for any décor.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1394131 (stock #191401)
We find Fred Davis signed piece from time to time but this one is very special. Look at the underside of this treasure. You are seeing strong work marks from the hand making of this jewel. The silver is silky to touch. Huge stones are displayed with the center being 1.5in. tall. The two side stones are 1.25in. tall. Very comfortable feeling at approximately 17in. wearable length. The stones are lilac to dark purple along with natural striations that separate colors within...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1394079 (stock #191301)
Margot de Taxco design 5149 is a rare clam shell that is 1 1/8th inches high and has a wearable length of 16 inches. The weight is 104.6 grams heavy. Margot Van Voorhies was one of the famed designers from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Her work is divine and only quality heavy repousse was used. The repousse gives it the depth and dimension that is seen on these incredible pieces of jewelry. No dents or damage of any kind. Collector quality and rare,just LOOK AT THAT NEKCLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1394078 (stock #191301)
This Spratling necklace is 18.5in. long and 1.25in. wide. Weighing in at 166 grams this is a large piece with a bold and striking presence. It is comfortable to wear because of the longer length. Appropriately hallmarked for William Spratling and dating the piece from around the 1940's. Collector quality and in perfect condition just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1394058 (stock #191301)
Another master piece with the old linear hallmark of Los Castillo that was definitely designed by Margot Van Voorhies. The early design number indicates the beginnings of Los Castillo. The sweeping foliage moves with incised raised lines which show depth and quality. The necklace is heavy at a 160 grams which is supported with rivets. It has a very comfortable approximately 17 inches of wearable length. The presence is completed with a one inch height...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1393506
This hand carved octagonal ashtray was designed by William Spratling c.1950's. The design is centered with a sterling silver bowl secured in place with bold silver rivets. The surround is inlaid with silver eagle heads & bead circles. The piece measures 5" across & 3/4" high. Both rosewood & silver are in beautiful condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1393364
This c. 1930's Spratling design measures 3 5/8" X 3 1/4" high & weighs 261 grams. Phyllis Goddard's description on spratlingsilver.com describes it in great detail ~ "Silver and copper circular powder box sits on a slightly domed base...decorated with bands of chased flat circles...set at a diagonal flanked by two incised lines. Each segment is separated by diagonal flat copper bands. The domed and tiered detachable lid is surmounted by a large silver ball...
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 1960 item #1392788 (stock #181812)
This is a signed Hector Aguilar Necklace that is hard to find design. The color is a fascinating white as the silver is almost pure. The link is 1 1/8th inches tall and displays a hand chased crescent moon in each link. The depth of the chasing and cut out crescent give great dimension in your hands and when worn. Strongly held together with rivets and a weight of 136 grams, the work speaks quality. No damage or repairs and a stellar design to wear causal or dress...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1392382 (stock #14417)
Sublime is not an exaggerated description for the Antonio Pineda crescents and shells necklace presented here. This is the second necklace of this design I have been lucky to come upon this year and I am sure it will not stay with me too long either. Antonio's design flexibility, his ability to create magnificent jewelry in more than one styles is phenomenal and even though he is primarily known as a modernist, in our case he imaginatively navigates the waters of a more classic index...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1392345 (stock #181012)
Stunning Spratling Silver Pearls are classic and can be worn with anything. Each bead is hand made giving it a look that stands out against machine made beads. This necklace has a deep natural patina that you can make your own. No dents or damage. The pearl necklace has a 35 gram weight and 18.5 inch total length. The beads are a striking 10mm in size. Properly hallmarked as shown, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1392309
This intricately detailed necklace was created by Mexico, City artist Matilde Poulat in the 1940-50's. The center panels are comprised of inlaid branch coral, turquoise & coral beads & a centered oval amethyst. The panels measure 4" across x 2" high. The necklace has a wearable length of 18 inches. It is in beautiful, well cared for condition with a gorgeous patina that only comes with age. Fully hallmarked for MATL with an eagle #129. Matilde Poulat designs are included in many museums includin...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1391921 (stock #180412)
We have a gorgeous William Spratling signed cuff with scalloped edges. There are 6 solid gold discs that line up across the center of the bracelet. On top of that is a solid silver thick wire. The color is a beautiful almost pure white silver. The diameter across is 2.5in. and the gap is 1.5in. Striking with a tall 1.75in. presence. The weight is 92 grams of quality workmanship. The condition is without damage or repairs. Rare and a crown jewel to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1391752 (stock #180212)
We are offering Hector Aguilar's paper clip bracelet that has a hefty weight of 110 grams. One of the pictures show a close up of the "paper clips" spread out. It feels soft and silky with a high purity of 940 silver. It is unique in the movement as all of the rings move as you move. The piece flows like a slinky that is brand new, right out of the box. The bracelet is 1 1/8th in. wide and is 7.25in. long. Properly signed and with Eagle 9. This is a treasure for any collector or museum..LAYAWAY ...