Doesn't this Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch Mask Pin remind you of the faces seen on the walls of the basket ball like fields of ancient Mexico, where the losers of the tournament literally lost their heads? Very serious! This Deco piece has a nose ring dangle or drop. Marked in back: "Hecho en Mexico", then "SCF 925". Very dimensional at 1.75" north to south X 1 5/8" wide X .5" deep and .4 oz or ~13 Grams on Postal Scale...

An absolutely fantastic mid-century modern sterling and onyx bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda, c.1950. Bold heavy silver vertical bars that are slightly thinner at one end alternate with the larger end placed next to the smaller end. The larger end is finished with a faceted onyx and the smaller end is plain. Each bar is triple hinged to the next. This smashing bold bracelet weighs 185 grams. It measures 7" around in the inside and is 1 3/8" wide...

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

A wonderful 1950's mid-century modern abstract sterling pin with agate stones by Taxco silversmith Salvador Teran. An outstanding design, this pin measures 2 3/4" by 1 3/4". It is in fine original condition and signed for Salvador Teran as shown. Rare and impressive.

c 1940 Vintage Pin Simply Stamped "Sterling Mexico", this 6 point, puffy heart, cactus, flower, snowflake design with small green chrysoprase or agate bezel set cabochons. Decades and Decades of patina in crevices for perfect contrast. Just short of 2" square. SOLD, no price, no info

Bird Avian Lovers! Blue Enamel Peacock Figural Pin Brooch in the shape of a modern style peacock or cockatiel marked in back: "Made in Mexico" "Sterling 925". 2 1/4" north to south X 3/4" wide with good working clasp. Enamel is in good condition with an 'unbaked' area.
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Absolutely stunning sterling bracelet by William Spratling. Very mid-century modern design with a bamboo type link and applied sterling spheres and balls. It measures 7" around in the inside and is 1" wide. It weighs 97 grams and is in fine original condition. The safety chain is attached on each end but broken in the center of the chain...

SOLD. For the collector of the figural and unusual. Possible mark for a Melendez silversmith? Rafael, the uncle of Emma worked for Spratling until 1939. Ethnographic characteristics of ancient figural symbols seen at Mexican pre Columbian sites. Detailed Iguana Lizard adjustable Ring with legs, scales, open mouth and head up so that when worn toward wearer, its head rests on one's knuckle beyond bottom of finger. Presently 7.5 yet can adjust to fit the collector...

Rare and magnificent Hector Aguilar 990 silver and obsidian bracelet. This same bracelet, but with malachite stones, is featured on page 24 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Morrill. They date is c. 1940. The round black cabachon stones appear at first glance to be onyx, however in certain light, the greenish, brownish irridescence of the stones can be seen ( see photo #5)and it is clear that they are indeed obsidian. This smashing bracelet is in fine original condition...

Older Wider Silver Cuff marked "Hecho en Mexico" & "Talleres de los Ballesteros Taxco" around their distinctive "B" mark. The Hecho en Mexico is around the "925". There are some initials after the word Taxco "I G...". Just over 1 3/4" wide (4 tier style) and weighs 1 oz or 28 grams on postal scale...

A beautiful, rare, early sterling cuff by Los Castillo with an intricate design. It is bold on the wrist and makes a statement. Measures 1" wide and 6" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening. Fine original condition, weighs 59 grams and is signed for Los Castillo as shown in the photo. A marvelous bracelet.

A rare, amazing sterling and azur-malachite pin c. 1940 by William Spratling. Whichever way you turn this pin, there is an owl looking at you. The stones are gorgeous and this pin is large measuring 2 7/8" by 2 1/2". It weighs 60 grams and is in beautiful original condition. Appropriately signed with the William Spratling 1940-44 mark as shown in the photo. A spectacular pin.

This is a FANTASTIC ANTONIO STERLING ONYX and MOONSTONE NECKLACE and EARRING SET. This Rare Set's NECKLACE measures 7" top to bottom closed; the EARRINGS are 1 1/4" long. There are 8 Bezeled MOONSTONES around the edges. Marked: BELL LOGO; ANTONIO TAXCO Triangular Mark; 970; STERLING MEXICO both on the NECKLACE & EARRINGS. Date this ANTONIO SET circa third quarter of the 20th Century. OUTSTANDING ANTONIO JEWELRY

A rare and exquisite pair of sterling, amethyst and pearl bracelets by Mexican silversmith Carmen Beckmann. Beckmann had a shop in San Miguel deAllende and was active in the 1960's and 1970's. The composition of these bracelets is sophisticated and the work of a highly skilled artist. The rectangles with amethyst and pearl are strung on 2 rows of silver chain alternating between silver circle slides. The pieces all move and end with an invisible push in clasp...

An outstanding and rare mid-century sterling, copper and carved amethyst frogs bracelet by female Mexican silversmith Carmen Beckmann. Her work is unique and highly skilled. This 6 panel sterling bracelet alternates applied copper designs and prong held carved amethyst quartz frogs.A fabulous combination of color, texture, materials and subjects. It measures 6 1/2" end to end, is 1 1/4" wide and has a pin closure and safety chain...

Modernist Fish Skeleton Pendant w Dangling Head Marked: "Sterling Mexico" "CV" for Carsi of Taxco and #200, one of his assay numbers. Hangs 3.5" X 1.5 wide and weighs 1/2 Ounce of 925 Silver. Very good condition with the few usual soft lines old sterling gets. SOLD, no price, no info

This is an amazing looking, bold and beautiful, sterling and azur-malachite bracelet by Taxco silversmith Gerardo Lopez.It is an early piece as it has the eagle mark, but is a mid-century modern design, clean and simple that makes a big statement. This piece pulls open in the front and is hinged in the back. It measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is 1 5/8" wide at the widest point in the front at the square.The azur-malachite is impeccably fused to the silver, much like the work of Enrique ...

SOLD. Very Well Made Substantial Mexican Choker Necklace marked: "D'Molina" "Mex 925" and the "TM" for Taxco and first initial of Silversmith. Aztec Motif. Heavy at 2.2 Ounces or 63 Grams on a Postal Scale in very good condition. 16.5" long X .5" at widest and 1/8" thick. SOLD, no price, no info please.

This is the Sun and Star Pin/Pendant with Cabachon Amethysts by Antonio Pineda. It is featured on page 178 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. She dates it c. 1945. This is a bold and impressive piece measuring 3" diameter. The central amethyst cabachon is 3/4" diameter and it is surrounded by 10 smaller cabachon amethysts. The stones are all original and in excellent condition with great color. The entire piece is in beautiful condition. There are two old reinforcement repair...

This is a very early and unusual 990 silver and turquoise cuff bracelet by Hector Aguilar. I have never seen this piece before and have not found it pictured in any of the Mexican silver books so believe it to be quite rare. There are 6 bezel set cabachon turquoise stones framed with vertical lines that alternate with a pattern of incised wavy horizontal lines.The stones are beautiful and appear to be all original. They vary in color from a greenish color turquoise to a more blue color. There ar...

Wonderful horseshoe shaped link bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The links are hinged together and all move. C. 1950, this bracelet measures 7" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. It weighs 92 grams and is in excellent original condition. It has a secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. Signed for Antonio Pineda as shown. Great looking!!

Rare and unusual sterling and emerald bracelet by Salvador Teran. The central panel is adorned with 4 prong set irregular shaped emerald crystals on the top and bottom.The stones are a rich emerald green color that does not come through in the photos. The hinged side panels are open and have a fork shaped middle design. This bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. It is in fine original condition with a rich patina. Secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. Signed for...

Absolutely FABULOUS sterling and oval cabachon amethyst necklace, bracelet and earrings by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. It is almost impossible to find an intact suite like this! The pieces are all in excellent original condition and the stones are a gorgeous deep purple and free of any chips or cracks. The necklace measures 14 1/2" end to end, a wearable length of 14", and is 1/2" wide.It weighs 126 grams and has a secure push in oval sterling clasp. The bracelet is 7 1/2" around in the in...

Bold, sculptural, industrial design sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. These links are hinged together with pins and there is movement to this bracelet.The center cut outs let your skin show through. Suitable for a woman or man, this bracelet has a wearable length of 7", is 1 1/16th" wide and weighs 117 grams. The push in clasp is secure, the safety chain intact. It is in beautiful original condition. Signed for Antonio Pineda as shown in the photo. This is a rare and inspire...

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.

A superb three dimensional sterling and amethyst hinged cuff by Taxco silversmith Margot De Taxco. A bracelet in constant motion with curling and swirling forms edged in silver beading and 8 teardrop shaped cabachon amethysts budding forth from silver stems. It is exquisite in every way and a Margot piece that I have never seen before. It is 3 3/4" long in the front and 7" around in the inside. Beautiful original condition, warm patina, weighs 105 grams. Signed and numbered for Margot De Taxco.I...

One of William Spratlings' most recognizable pieces is this Aztec figure pin with a large amethyst. Circa 1940, it is featured on page 39 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill. Measuring 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide, most of the surface of the pieces is the large square cabachon amethyst which measures 1"long and 5/8" wide. It is in beautiful original condition with no chips or cracks in the stone. Signed for Willian Spratling as shown. A great piece.

A stunning and powerful sterling and amethyst drop necklace by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The 7 bezel set cabachon amethyst drops are attached on hinges suspending from the silver " X's" and they move. Upon close examination, the unique triangular shaped clasp is actually another "X" filled in. The design and execution of this piece is superb. It is featured on page 207 of the exhibit catalog MAESTROS DE PLATA , WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE but with obsidian stones...

This beautiful pin was modeled from Hubert Harmon's "Angel Brooch", which was taken from the escutcheon on the doorway of the Casa del Corazon in Taxco.The Harmon brooch is featured on page 107 of the catalog from the exhibit MAESTRO DE PLATA, WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE. This pin is nearly identical to the Harmon brooch with this pin having a smooth onyx face and the Harmon having a carved amethyst face. The Harmon pin is dated c. 1945 and I believe this pin to be the s...

Proud and Daring Little Rooster, this Mod Stylized Silver Pin marked in back with perhaps an unfinished superimposed "P C" for Pedro Castillo or "C F" and Assay mark. Stands at 2.5" X 2" wide, 6 grams weight. Very Good condition with the stamps' outlines shown in front and has been polished some in the past, yet still age darkened areas in back. SOLD, n o price, no info please.

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 Kitty's face only a Mama Cat could love! Naive engraved face Mod Silver Cat marked in back: "Coro Mex Silver". Hector Aguilar made jewelry for Coro from 1943 to 1950, less than 10 years after having worked at Spratling's Taller de las Delicias. Nice haft at .8 Oz or 23 Grams! 3" x 1.5". Heavy cast piece with normal lines that 50 year old silver gets. Except for the malachite stone at tail tip's end, it is in very nice condition.
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Eye Catching Chatelaine Clips Sweater Guards marked initials in back: Conjoined 'J F in U' inside a circle stamped: "Taxco Sterling" and something else. Wonderful Chased Long Horn Ram with body of a Dragon ending in a forked tail. The background resembles niello. These look chic clipped on to each collar point of a button up shirt! Each firm toothed clip is 1 5/8" X 1" with a 6" chain. Just under an ounce at .8 Oz or 24 Grams. Unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info

Absolutely magnificent sterling mask brooch by Margot De Taxco. Spectacular in every way,this rare and unique Aztec design brooch measures an imposing 3 1/2" wide and 2 5/8" long. The side dangles move. There are loop attachments at the top reverse of the pin so may have been part of a large necklace that came apart as it stands alone as a brooch and is all original and unaltered in any way. Beautiful condition, weighs 62 grams and is signed and numbered for Margot De Taxco as shown. Absolutely ...

Magnificent Hector Aguilar Pre-Columbian necklace and bracelet that join together with a third panel of links to form a 30" belt. The necklace is 17" end to end, the bracelet 7 1/2" end to end, and the third panel of links is 5 1/2". The width is 7/8". The necklace and bracelet are both signed with the HA mark, Taxco and 940. It is in excellent original condition and c.1940.The belt weighs 135 grams. Outstanding in every way, the necklace is featured on page 37 of the Morrill book SILVER MASTER...

Sold. Taxco Mexico Handsomely Crafted Hinged Neck Collar marked: "Mexico" "950" and "TM-77". It weighs 3.7 Ounce or 107 of 95% Silver and measures 16.75" from end to end on the inside. The tri-lobal part measures 1.75" across and 1/2" wide at the sturdy hinge. Some tiny lines that vintage silver gets, yet is easily buffed. A lot of necklace for the price.
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A wonderful sterling and turquoise necklace and matching bracelet by Taxco silversmith Fred Davis. His pieces are scarce in general and a matching necklace and bracelet are very rare to find. The design is charming and the stones are all intact. It is in beautiful original condition. The necklace measures 17" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 125 grams. The bracelet measures 7 3/4" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 55 grams. Both the necklace and the bracelet are signed FD MEXICO SILVER as shown...

SOLD, price info not available. c 1940 Billy Goat Figural Pin Brooch with primitive but effective wide "C" catch marked "Mexico Silver" and a long tailed bird maker's mark that looks like a pheasant. The eye and cheek area of the goat seems human like, as if someone had posed for the silversmith! Tests at least 90%, but could be higher. 2.5" X 1.75" and weighs .4 Oz or 13 grams. In quite nice unpolished preowned condition with the usual lines silver of this age gets. REPLY: pheasant mark ...

An exceptional sterling cuff bracelet by Margot De Taxco. Beautiful flowing pattern with swirls and curves and bead work. The eye moves continuously when looking at this bracelet. It is a hinged cuff in fine original condition. It is 2 1/2" wide in the front at the widest point and tapers to 1" at the back where the hinge connects. It is 6 3/4" around in the inside when closed but can really fit a larger wrist since it opens in the front. It weighs 64 grams and is signed and numbered for Margot ...

Gorgeous early William Spratling 980 silver bracelet featured on page 43 of the Morrill book MEXICAN SILVER. It is in beautiful original condition and has not been cleaned so has a warm vintage patina.There are no dents to any of the silver balls. It measures 8" end to end and is 1" wide. The pin closure works well. Weighing 108 grams, it is hallmarked with the WS print mark circa 1939-40 according to the spratlingsilver.com website. This is the kind of piece that made William Spratling the SILV...

An exquisite, early sterling hand hammered and malachite necklace by Tane. Tane is a silver manufacturing company in Mexico City whose emphasis is on quality. The founders arrived in Mexico City in 1942 and the Tane Company greatly expanded in the 1960's and 1970's with the assistance of Tiffany & Co. This beautiful neck collar is completely hand hammered and has a hinged square panel with a central fused circular malachite. A fabulous mid-century modern design, it measures approximately 15" ar...

A very special William Spratling bracelet of rosewood and sterling dots. This combination of materials became a popular one for him and one can find rings, candle sticks, salt and pepper shakers,trays and other items of similar design. This beautiful cuff measures 5" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide in the front and tapers to 1" at the back. It weighs 50 grams and is signed with the c.1956-62 hallmark as shown in the photo. It is in good original condition with a few...

Sold. Very well executed pin resembling the work of Aguilar or Castillo, this sterling pin marked Hecho en Mexico 925 around "APA", book listed, and the marks of TA-7? for a Taxco silversmith. 1.5" X 1 5/8" and at least 1mm thick(not wimpy!) Very fine wearable condition in pre owned unpolished condition, yet will hand cloth polish Free, please request such when ordering. Sold, no price, no info available.

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...

An astounding and extremely rare sterling pill box in the form of an articulated fish by William Spratling.The head of the fish opens to reveal a 1" deep compartment to keep whatever you wish. All of the scales move and make you feel sure that this fish can swim. Measuring 6 1/4" long and 2" at the widest point, it is in beautiful original condition and weighs 82 grams. It is signed with the WS script mark and eagle 30 which ,according to the spratlingsilver.com website, dates it c. 1951-56. A t...

Perfect for the Power Finger, this wrap, crossover deeply engraved, chased ring marked: "A. Cazares" & Taxco Mexico 925, reminding one of the work by the early famous Taxco silversmiths Aguilar, Castillo, etc. Presently at 7, yet can be adjusted up or down at will. Is 1.75" long with a shank of 1/4" at the narrowest. Very nice at 10 Grams.

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A very charming sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco which is highly ornamented with a leaf and berry motif and a bow on each side. It is a collar necklace that opens in the front and is hinged in the back. It will fit up to a 14"neck which is about average. It is 1" wide in the front and tapers to 3/8" in the back. It is in fine original condition and weighs 94 grams. Signed and numbered for Margot as shown. A very elegant piece.

Smashing, LARGE mixed metals belt buckle in the form of a fish by Antonio Pineda. Although several of the Taxco silversmiths worked with mixed metals, I have never seen a piece before in mixed metals by Antonio so I would think this belt buckle to be quite rare. Very mid-century modern and minimalist in design, it is beautiful and whimsical. It measures 5" by 2" and is in fine original condition. Comprised of sterling silver, copper, brass and a black enamel eye, it weighs 79 grams. Signed for A...

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. It is very solid weighing 1...

Beautiful pre-eagle sterling cuff bracelet by Los Castillo. Classic curving lines and applied ball design. Measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with a 1 3/8" opening, it is 1 1/4" wide and weighs 74 grams. Great original condition and signed and numbered for Los Castillo. This could easily become your favorite bracelet.

Stunning mid-century modern sterling and cabachon amethyst pin by Antonio Pineda and Los Castillo.Outstanding design and execution, the eye travels over the different levels and shapes. This is a large brooch measuring 3" by 1 1/2". It is in beautiful original condition and hallmarked for Antonio Pineda and Los Castillo as shown. This brooch is different and interesting any way you turn it. Modernist design at its' best.

Matilde Eugenia Poulat introduced her designs under the signature "Matl" in 1934. She died in 1960. This is an early and original "Matl" ring,designed and hand made by Matilde Poulat, not to be confused with the Matl style jewelry still being produced by her nephew Richard Salas. This beautiful sterling, turquoise and amethyst ring is currently a size 7. It cannot be sized without breaking the pattern which extends around the back of the ring. The ring is in fine original condition. The stones a...

An exuberant sterling pin with a naturalistic design by Felipe Martinez who opened his workshop "Piedra Y Plata" in 1955. The highly polished, smooth amethyst flowers seem to be bursting out of the leaves which are going in all directions.This pin, c.1955, is featured on page 186 of the Morrill book MEXICAN SILVER, however, the pin in the book has green stones rather than amethyst. The pin measures 2 6/8" by 2 1/8" and is in beautiful original condition. It weighs 21 grams and is signed for Mart...

Signed Stamped Marked Wrap Ring: "Hecho en Mexico" 925 around "AAR", "Sterling Taxco" and 2 other numbers: 63?, that may be the 'matching style' number to a set perhaps, or the maker's assay? Deeply chased fish like motif as seen in one or two books. SOLD, no price, no info

Screwback Earrings stamped with jeweler's mark of "TM" or "TH" 49 or 119 Mexico then "AP" 925. Shadow Box Open Cut Work that suspend at 1 3/4" X just under 1" in very nice pre-owned condition. SOLD, no price, no info

According to the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk, "It is nearly impossible to find jewelry designed by Harmon. All of his work is desirable and unique." Featured on page 191 of Morrills' book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO are these earrings- Wings and Stars Earrings- by Hubert Harmon. She dates them c. 1940-45. They are clever and outrageous as Harmon was known to be. The wires wrap around the ears so the wings go up and the stars dangle. These measure 4 1/2" long and are in fine original con...

A stunning and sophisticated sterling and amethyst necklace, bracelet and earrings set by Antonio Pineda. The design is elegant and wearable. Beautiful worn all together, the pieces are all strong enough to stand alone. The earrings are screwbacks and measure 5/8" long. The necklace is approximately 16" long ( it is curved so hard to be exact) and 1/4" wide. It weighs 80 grams. The bracelet is 8" end to end, 1/4" wide and weighs 42 grams. All of the pieces are in fine original condition. There a...

Featured on page 180 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the 3-D Wave Bracelet by Antonio Pineda. She dates this piece c. 1955-60. It is a spectacular bracelet weighing 125 grams of 970 silver.The crescent shaped links are hinged and there is lots of movement to this bracelet.It measures approximately 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 1" wide. Beautiful original condition and hallmarked and numbered for Antonio Pineda as shown.A fabulous mid-century modern piece by th...

SOLD, no price, no info available. Circa 1940 Fred Davis Design Pre Assay Substantial Big Bold Bracelet marked: MEXICO SILVER with a Pheasant Bird Mark. This resembles a well known modernist Art Deco looking Fred Davis bracelet. Weighs just under 3 Ounces or 83 Grams (heavier than #132649 in this catalog) of bright red testing silver! May be higher. When the hidden hook is engaged it measures 7 3/8" inside X 1 3/16" wide X 1/4 - 1/2" Thick! Very nice pre owned condition. SOLD, no price, n...

Grape Collectors take a look at this Grape Leaf Pin Brooch Marked "TN- 29" (listed) "Mexico 925". It weighs .4 Oz or 13 Grams, measures 2 X 2 1/4" and is in wonderful pre owned condition. SOLD, no price, no info