Beautiful handmade vintage 1940's sterling silver, amethyst and turquoise necklace designed and signed by Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her designs MATL. Necklace measures 20" long and 1 1/2" wide. Each of the 18 panels and clasp is accented with bezel set pyramid and rectangular amethysts and barrel cut turquoise stones. The bottom edges are mounted with turquoise cabs. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Weight - 155 grams, 5.5 oz. Exquisite condition and gorgeous patina...

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...

A nice quality vintage sterling silver hinged bracelet with a natural hand-carved shell portrait cameo c1900-20. This bangle bracelet (unmarked but tested as sterling) measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/8" across the interior and it is 3/4" across the cameo. It has a safety chain and a box clasp and it weighs 10.7 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small 1/16" dent below the hinge...

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.

Thank you for your testimonial. Delightful for doll collectors. Vintage sterling silver dancing fabric yarn figures of a rag doll scarecrow man and a lady. Nenette? Pair of figural pins marked "Sterling" on the belly of her long skirt and an illegible mark on his right calf.
Trifari and Coro made a similar pair. Each is 1" tall, his width is 1.25" and she is a hair under 1"...

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...

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

This is an OUTSTANDING ZUNI DANCING EAGLE BOLO. Made with INLAID STONES and STERLING SILVER this DANCING EAGLE measures 2 1/4" tall X 2 3/8" wingspan. The Stones include MOTHER OF PEARL, TURQUOISE, CORAL, and ONYX. Moves up and down on nicely Braided Leather. Marked on the back at the Bottom: J. LUCIO. Circa 1950 and in Excellent Condition. An Exceptional Piece of ZUNI SILVER JEWELRY...more jpgs to follow

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.

Today we have a signed Hector Aguilar necklace that was crafted before 1948. Jose Flores was allowed to also have his initials on some designs made in Aguilars shop and this is one of those pieces. The necklace is 17in. long and is .75in. tall. The silver is thick with a weight of 76 grams which is quite heavy with links that are open with space. With the silver at a higher content of 940 as marked the patina is warm and natural. There are no repairs or damage of any kind...

Today we are offering a signed Hector Aguilar six spheres necklace. The necklace is a luxurious 20 inches long while most Aguilar spheres are much shorter. The height of each link is a grand 1.75 inches and because of this width the extra length is appreciated...

Bold and beautiful sterling and black onyx bracelet by Los Ballesteros. I believe this is originally an Antonio Pineda design. These are V shaped links with onyx inset into the sides. Each link is hinged and moves. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones. It measures 8 1/4" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide. It weighs 140 grams and is signed for Los Ballesteros as shown in the photo. A fabulous looking piece.

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.

This a beautiful armadillo necklace designed by Valentin Vidaurreta and produced by Manuel Altamirano. It was also produced by Hector Aguilar. The necklace is 16 1/2" end to end and 1 1/2" wide at the center rounded square. Circa 1945-50, it is in fine original condition. The black velvet appears to be original to the piece. Signed as shown. Altimirano also worked for Hector Aguilar at the Taller Borda. His pieces with his own hallmark are scarce and this necklace is exquisite.

"Lalique" like Vintage Cut Crystal Glass Beveled Drops with Acid Etched Floral Designs ala Nouveau and Sterling make up these dangle earrings. SOLD

Danecraft Ring Curved, Triangular, Open Work Top with Scrolls. 1"X .75". Adjustable at 7.75 but could go up to 8+ and back down to very small. Guaranteed Marked: "Danecraft Sterling" on inside of shank.
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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.

Sold. There is a cuff out there that matches this not often seen signed "JP" & Sterling Silver Jelly Opal Art Glass ring showing these flashes of Plum, Peach, Pink, Blue, Red & Golden Amber Jelly Opal Dragon's Breath. Fred Harvey designs on the shoulder. Roped bezel set cabochon stone alone is 12 X 22 mm, few fine lines possibly when glass was poured. size 7 3/4 and could be resized.
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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.

In emulation of a Margot de Taxco's design a vintage silver and black enamel necklace signed by Narvaez. I am familiar with the specific maker's Deco jewelry yet I have never seen an enameled piece by him! Based on a difficult to find (at least in my experience) Margot original, I love the sweeping motion of the stylized feathers and their generous size. A stunning piece, it measures a wearable 17 3/4" with its feathers part being 4" wide by 2 1/4" tall (at its tallest). The width at the chai...

Extremely rare articulated Aztec arrow pendant earrings designed and signed circa 1949-50 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Each measures 2 1/2" long. Pair weighs 06oz. or 16grams. Beautiful vintage condition. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' excellent website spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are the central focus of the 20th Century Mexican silver collection displayed in the Latin American wing at LACMA, Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

A pair of Navajo sterling silver and natural turquoise wing shape clip on earrings circa 1940s. These vintage hand made 1-1/2" x 1-1/8" American tribal silver artisan clip-on earrings are unsigned, they have bezel set natural turquoise stones and they weigh 9.8 grams. They have been tested to confirm silver content. This pair is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all conditio...

Heavy silver (.980) with turquoise oval cabochon in center, the scrolling designs with beads and cut out areas in precolumbian motifs, utlized during the revival of silver work in Taxco Mexico in the early 20th century, no artist stamp. Measures 2 1/8" x 1/1/2". Stamped on back, Taxco 980, with simple c clasp closure. All hand wrought, stamped and engraved with deep lines, the cabochon is well set with a simple bezel and rope band around the stone. Maker unknown, but is in the style of the ...

We are offering a Fred Davis Shield and obsidian mask necklace with a length of 17.5in. The mask is 1.5in. by 1.5in. The lovely thing about this necklace is it's size. You can wear everyday and with anything as it is not huge like many of it's kind. Correctly hallmarked with FD and no damage to stone or silver. The weight is 50 grams and it is thick silver sheet. An excellent example, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

We have a very rare Salvador Teran vintage Mexican silver necklace with matching earrings. Both pieces have a strong presence with the earrings being 25 grams and 2.25 inches tall. At the widest point they measure 1.25 inches. A technique called Niello makes a beautiful smokey black finish on the silver and was widely used in the making of Mexican Silver. The drop on the necklace is three dimensional and stands 2 inches tall and 1.75 inches at the widest point. The wearable length is approximat...

Iconic sterling silver and amethyst owl brooch designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pin stands 2 3/8" tall X 2" wide. Weighs 41 grams. Each amethyst is bezel set and surrounded by a deep channel giving the owl eyes a 3 D effect. Both silver and stones are in beautiful condition. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. This design al...

Important & rare this 1948-53 bracelet was designed & signed by modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Measuring 1 1/4" high & 6 1/2" long the bracelet weighs 121 grams. In beautiful condition. The large amethyst cab stones are stunning giving this piece presence. Signed SILVER BY TONO MEXICO, marks used by Antonio from 1948-53. Both clasp and safety chain in fine working order. This design was included in the museum exhibit SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST: ANTONIO PINEDA an...

Dashing early modernist Mexican silver and amethyst earrings with the signature of the Los Ballesteros workshop, this set is a variation on the "clamshell" type of jewelry that was so popular with modernist Taxco maestros in the mid- to later 1940s. Having taken their name from the concave, clamshell-like silver platform within which semi-precious and polished hard-stones are housed, this sub-genre of Mexican beauties is characterized by absolute minimalism that is only tempered by the lusciousn...

Classic, simple elegance is displayed in this phase 1, William Spratling Necklace. The lack of o rings in construction lends itself to a fluid look. Properly hallmarked and showing the 92 rubbed from the making with the 5 showing. It is heavy repousse and is 66 grams of quality. There is 16.25 in. of wearable length. It is built on a slant and lays beautifully. The height at it's tallest is half an inch. A beautiful addition for collectors with no damage and a heavy natural patina, LOOK AT THAT ...

The Los Castillo 653 cuff is a modernist jewel perfect for career wear for the best dressed. The dimensions are: Back gap 1 inch. Height is also 1 inch. Weight is a thick solid 53 grams. Inside diameter is 2.25 inches and can be professionally sized. There is lovely darkness in the circular recesses and some patina to the rest of the piece. No dents and rounds the wrist beautifully.

This is the ARMADILLO CUFF, designed by Valentin Vidaurreta and made by Manuel Altamirano. It dates c. 1945-50 and is featured in the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. The rounded shaped panels graduate in size measuring from 1 3/4" wide in the front to 1" at the back. It measures 5 3/4" around in the inside and has a 1 1/4" opening so it is for a 6 3/4" wrist. It is signed for Manual Altamirano as shown in the photo. Fine original condition but extremely tarnished and I am going to leave...

Casting of very good quality, a huge amethyst gemstone and a long chain with figural links combine in this Italian Peruzzi style pendant necklace to create one of those pieces that collectors covet and all of us dream about. I believe we have here a convergence of two Revival movements - Classical Revival in the sterling chain with its theater mask links and Gothic Revival with the two dragons flanking that amazing amethyst. I particularly love the big spring ring clasp that allows you to easily...

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. Ir is extremely rare to find a match...

This Los Castillo Mexican silver necklace is exceedingly rare. It is truly more like a sculpture with it's open 3D flower pod containing a round pea inside each. The tops of the leaves are deeply carved. Heavy and constructed with rivets to show off a weight of 120 grams. The link is 1 inch tall and 15.25 wearable inches in length. A very heavy extension is included that can take you to 17.5 inches long if desired. Showing an old hallmark for Los Castillo we can safely say that this floral examp...

This Matl made by Matilde Poulat is early and a medium size being 4 inches across on the drop and exactly 3 inches tall including the dangles. All the stones are bezel set and I believe original which is so rare. The turquoise is a beautiful warmed teal color and there are no repairs or damage. This patina is very dark and appears to have been untouched for a great deal of time. The chain has granulated bead work that is perfection on the tips of the swirls. All told the necklace has a weight of...