Striking sterling necklace by Reveriano Castillo. He was among the first apprentices with William Spratling and later worked with Hector Aguilar at the Taller Borda. In 1952, he and Maria Castillo opened their own shop that they called "REVERI". This necklace is simple and elegant as typical of their style. It measures 16" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 68 grams. Fine original condition and signed with his RC mark as shown. Feels and looks wonderful on the neck.

This necklace is old and the maker used Mexico City folk art style repousse to produce this masterpiece. Simply stunning on and does not skip a beat with quality and condition. Natural patina in the recesses further pronounce the depth and dimension. The necklace is marked as shown with Made In Mexico Sterling. The center rose is 1.75 inches tall with a wearable length of 16.5inches. The hand carving on the top is masterful. Just look at the beauty in this necklace from LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A fantastic sterling and azur-malachite necklace and matching screwback earrings by Taxco silversmith Enrique Ledesma. Known for his impeccable way of fusing stone with silver, this set is an astounding example of his skill. The teardrop shaped links are vertical and then horizontal. The color of the stones a beautiful mottled green. Fine original condition, the necklace is 17 1/2" end to end and 1 1/4" wide at the vertical front links. Secure push in clasp...

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

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. It weighs 60 grams and is in fine original condition...

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

A gorgeous, gorgeous, early Mexican silver bracelet with green agates. This is a Los Castillo design but only signed Sterling Mexico. It is very heavy weighing 114 grams and measures 7" long and 2" wide. The design is compelling and the agates are just beautiful. Fine original condition. Don't miss this one!

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...

Featured on page 172 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk, this is the Female Dancers Bracelet by Los Castillo, c.1940-45. Very rare and exhibiting magnificent detail, it measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 3/4" wide. I am unsure if the clasp is original or perhaps a replacement although it has the same patina as the bracelet. Weighing 78 grams, the bracelet is in excellent condition. Signed and numbered as shown. A Mexican silver collectors dream.

This set is the Hector Aguilar V-chain necklace with detachable azurite pin/pendant, matching azurite earrings, and matching V-chain bracelet. The necklace is featured on page 39 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. It is shown with an amethyst pendant in the book. The azurite pendant on this necklace I am offering is shown on page 217 of this same book and the V-chain bracelet on page 63. These pieces are dated c.1945 and are in 940 silver...

A charming chain and dangling ball sterling necklace by Horacio Parra. Horacio de le Parra was a manager in 1950 of Conquistador which was the largest silver factory in Mexico at the time. He was a friend of both William Spratling and Hector Aguilar. This piece is certainly of the same quality as their work. It measures 15" end to end and is 1" wide. Weighing 104 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A wonderful necklace.

A very nice and unusual pair of cuff links in sterling by William Spratling. They are suitable for a man or woman and measure 3/4" by 3/4". Fine original condition and both cuff links are signed as shown.

SOLD, no price no info. Listed silversmith Romero. Essay era silver & copper discs SB earrings signed: HECHO EN MEXICO, ROMERO 925 TAXCO in a circle & assay mark #3 on lower silver discs and STERLING TAXCO on ear pads. Unpolished vintage condition. Good working turn wheels, 23 grams, 1 1/2". SOLD, no price, no info.

Pre Columbian, Pre Colonial, Sun Aztec Toltec idol god motif Figural Pendant Pin mrk'd: "ADO" for Albert Diaz Ocampo, who worked for Taller Borda and Rancho Allegre, "Taxco Mexico 925" and assay mark on bail. 10 Grams and is 2 1/4" across. SOLD, no price, no info

A very rare and early moonstone and silver bracelet by Antonio Pineda. It measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. The stones are clear and have a blue tint and are beautiful. All original, fine condition,intact safety chain. One of the moonstones houses the clasp so looks continuous on the wrist. Signed with an early mark - Silver by Tono and the eagle. This bracelet could not be more perfect.

Sleek and elegant concave link bracelet by Antonio Pineda. The links are hinged so there is movement and fluidity to the bracelet. It measures 7" around in the inside, is 3/4" wide and weighs 115 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great Antonio bracelet that will compliment many of his necklaces.

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...

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...