Marked Stamped: "LEONORE DOSKOW HANDMADE STERLING" Pin Brooch in the shape of what looks like Cinderella's Pumpkin, Posey Pin or Tulip shape. Alas, it has a booboo! Thus the low price. The safety was not present when this was acquired, yet it holds super safely. Unpolished and beautiful at 1/2 Oz or 16 Grams and 1 7/8" X 1.5". Please see pix

Sold, no price, no info please. Vintage Pin Brooch by New York Modernist stamped marked with maker's mark of LEONORE DOSKOW HANDMADE STERLING. In wonderful pre owned unpolished condition, yet will hand polish at no fee. 1 7/8" X 3/4" and weighs 8 Grams. Sold, no price, no info please.

This is a gorgeous custom made, handmade moonstone and genuine ruby pin set in sterling. It is c.1940 and measures 3 1/4" long including the dangling moonstone,and 2 1/2" diameter. All of the stones are individually prong set. The moonstones are clear, blue and beautiful. All stones are in fine condition and original. This is a fabulous coat or blazer pin and the moonstone lover should be absolutely DELIGHTED with this brooch.

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...

Great looking minimalist ebony and sterling earrings by American Modernist jeweler Ed Levin.C. 1950, these are screwbacks and hang 1 3/8" long. The ebony disk is 3/4" diameter. Signed LEVIN STERLING on the back of one of the disks in block letters. They are wonderful.

Sam Kramer is considered the most significant Modernist jeweler in the U.S. He opened his studio/shop in 1939 in Greenwich Village. Kramer's jewelry was inspired by Surrealist art and a medium for his own kind of expression. This pin is recognizably his work - fluid and spontaneous with several planes and a garnet for a color accent. It measures 2 1/4" by 1 1/2", weighs 22 grams and is in fine original condition...

American studio jeweler Betty Cooke opened her first retail space in 1946 in Baltimore.Her style is considered spontaneous and according to the book MESSENGERS OF MODERNISM " she likes to think of her jewelry as metal action pieces which are based on the curve." This great bracelet certainly fits that description with the lines bending and curving in several directions as it embraces a large central oval black onyx. The center onyx piece measures 1 3/4" long and the bracelet band is 3/8" wide...

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.

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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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 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...

SOLD - SOLD c 1910 Interesting hand made sterling ring with hand applied silver and 4 late Victorian color reddish Gold chased leaves, simply marked sterling. Some would say that those leaf motives look much like the ones Bernard Instone favored. The 23 x 13mm bezel set amethyst glass has a wonderful frosted satin table, while the back has soft facets and mold lines...

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 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...

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...

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...

An exceptional sterling cuff bracelet by Margot De Taxco...

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 ...

Traces of Art Nouveau are left on this Arts & Crafts Ring marked Sterling and possibly a "J", with a satin finish green swirl art glass collet set stone. It is a comfortable pinky ring at size 3.75. The art glass cabochon is 14X8mm with the length just shy of 1" long. Very nice wearable condition with the usual lines that silver rings of this age get. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
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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...

A massive sterling moderne bracelet designed by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia, Finland. It has a beautiful matte finish that makes it look like an ice sculpture. The links are hinged together and all move. It is a treat to wear. Measuring 6 1/2" around in the inside and 1 1/2" wide, it weighs 111 grams. The push in clasp is secure, the safety chain intact.Fine original condition.It comes in its' original Lapponia metallic silver colored ,fur lined pouch. Signed crown/925/crown in heart/U7(1973) ...

Weighty Well made sterling silver bracelet marked: "Sterling Denmark" "N. E. FROM" "925 S" for Neils Erik From of Denmark. Substantial at .9 Oz or 26 Grams and measures 7" X 5/8" in wonderful pre-owned unpolished condition.
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This is from a PENNSYLVANIA Estate. This Signed BEN NIGHTHORSE RING measures 7/8" across at the Shoulders and is 1 3/16" tall. Signed on the inside by the FAMOUS NATIVE AMERICAN GOLD & SILVERSMITH. Ring size is 9 3/4 and can be sized up or down per usual sizing requirements. Add to the Signed JEWELRY Collection

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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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...

A very delicate and feminine yet dramatic sterling and white enamel necklace by Norwegian designer David Andersen. Long white enamel needle shaped links alternate with round shaped white enamel links. The chain linking them together is sterling with a gold wash. Measuring 17 1/2" end to end and 1 1/2" wide at the "needles", this necklace is in beautiful original condition. There is no damage of any kind to the enamel. Signed for David Andersen as shown in the photo. A very unique DA design fit f...

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 ...

Reward for mystery maker - see below. Look at the mystery marks book piece. Flock of geese. Modern Scandinavian sterling silver modernist geese bird flock pin brooch seen in at least one book and signed in back with several interesting touchmarks, hallmarks.
1.5 X 2" with the hand wrought look. The back shows decades of dark rich wonderful patina that sterling of this age gets.
Very Nice pre-owned unpolished condition, yet will hand cloth polish for you Free.

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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

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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Very Well Made Unsigned Designer Sterling Earrings Fleur de Lis, Prince of Wales Feather Motif in the style of Peruzzi, Cini & Parenti, simply marked: "Sterling Pat. Pend". Very nice heft at .6 Ounce or 17 Grams. 1" X 1 3/8" with firm working clips and decades of rich oxidation in multitude of deep crevices. Unpolished, will cloth polish backs for you upon request, but please let's leave the fronts the way they are!
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Stylish Slender Sitting Silver Cat Brooch Pin marked Sterling in back X 2. This little guy is seen in one of the jewelry books. He sits at 2.5" X 1 1/8" and weighs a svelte 6 grams. Very nice pre-owned condition with teenie lines to be expected for vintage silver greatly magnified by the Scanner. 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

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 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...

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...