All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1990 item #1360199 (stock #17046)
I am pleased to offer a Mexican Silver Matl Salas Palomas Y Rosas that is carved magnificently on the hand made repousse. This necklace is 2.25in. tall at the drop and a length of 21 inches. We have an extremely different Palomas with a smaller over all scale of each link. At the back of the neck rests 2 very tiny birds with turquoise eyes at .75in. across and the other links have gradation from overall larger to smaller. I would call it somewhere between a mid size to a demi...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1359947
Beautifully detailed 940 sterling silver & azurite Sun brooch designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). The pin measures 2" X 2". Pictured on p.103 of Mexican Silver by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. Morrill states that this design was inspired by the Pre-Columbian clay seal representing the sun. Excellent condition & patina. Pin back & safety catch in perfect working order. Hallmarked on the reverse. P...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1359834 (stock #172905)
This is a heavy set by Victoria weighing 84 grams. 7/8th inch tall and 16 in. long. The silver is soft to the touch. The swirl inside the dome appears to be hand carved but is hand cut with each swirl a bit different. The open cut makes it appear to be darkened. The earrings dangle 1.25in. with a screw back mechanism. Rarely found just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1359569
Bold, beautiful & rare this eye catching solid 970 sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet measures 3/4" wide & 8" long. Because of the toggle closure the wearable wrist size is about 6 3/4". It weighs a hefty 100 grams. Each end of the toggle is set with a faceted garnet stone. There are 8 loops for adding your favorite charms. Hallmarked with ANTONIO crown, 970 & eagle # 17...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1358935
Fabulous and very hard to find sterling and emerald bracelet by Salvador Teran. A great Modernist design with links that all move and give a fluid, comfortable feel on the wrist. The bracelet measures 6 1/2" end to end so for a small wrist. It is 7/8" wide and weighs 57 grams. Fine original condition with original safety chain intact, secure push in clasp and all emeralds free of chips or cracks. Signed as shown. It is spectacular !!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1358871
Once owned by Andy Warhol this vintage 1950's sterling silver & chrysacolla bracelet was designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Felipe Martinez for Piedra Y Plata. The six panels of the design measure 1 inch wide X 6 1/2 wearable inches long. It weighs 89 grams and is in beautiful condition with minor surface wear. Fully hallmarked. This very bracelet was included in lot 2333 of the April 1988 Sotheby's sale of Warhol's American Indian Art collection...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1358418 (stock #170405)
Hector Aguilar designed these bracelets in the same manor as the belts made famous by Georgia O'Keefe. The material is suede on top and lined underneath. Signage is correct with Hector Aguilar's hallmarks as shown. The length is 7.25in. and is adjustable for additional length. This treasure boasts a 1.5inch height for a strong presence. Rich looking on and is certainly for a grand entrance.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1357737
Rare & versatile this sterling silver & coral bead necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measuring 120 inches or 10 ft. long & weighing 85 grams this design can be draped around the neck several times depending on the mood or occasion. Both silver and coral beads are in beautiful condition. Fully hallmarked on the tight & secure clasp. For safety & because of age the necklace has been professionally restrung...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1357347
By framing 26 "floating" moonstones with hand cut panels of 970 sterling silver Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda makes an exceptional & exquisite statement. This vintage c. 1950's necklace measures 17" long X 1" wide. It weighs 202 grams. Fully hallmarked by Antonio on the tight & secure clasp. The soft patina of 970 silver reflects beautifully into the oval cut stones. Both stones & silver are in excellent condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1356631 (stock #170404b)
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. Great depth and dimension is shown within each individual link. The quality of this design is verified with a weight of 214 grams of thick silver. The necklace boasts a dark, totally natural patina and is a published design in many of the...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1356626 (stock #170404)
Stunning Diamonds by Antonio Pineda is a published design in the Silver Seduction book of Mexican Silver by Stromberg. The height is 1 inch tall and the weight is 91 grams of thick silver. The 970 silver is silky soft. There are no cracks to the stones and the clasp closes with a crisp click. This one is more than rare and definitely belongs in a fine collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1356047
Graceful & sensuous sterling silver necklace designed & signed c.1950 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The necklace measures 16 1/2 long & weighs 70 grams. The central element is 4 1/2" long & 1" high. The wrapped design has a subtle vermeil interior that contrasts beautifully with the outside silver. Signed on the reverse WS 925. Spratling referred to this design in his catalog as "Colar Gola". Rarely seen on the market this design was featured in the museum exhib...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1355434 (stock #171503)
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!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1355116
Early, intricately hand wrought 980 sterling silver bracelet designed & signed c. 1930's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Bracelet wearable length is 6 3/4" X 1" wide. It weighs 65 grams, 2.3 oz. Beautiful condition & patina. Signed on reverse WS 980 TAXCO. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' spratlingsilver.com. Also pictured on p. 229 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill. Morrill states there that this design "is an early indication ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1354530
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. ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1352165
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1352163
Versatile & rare this 1950's hand wrought sterling silver necklace was designed & signed c. 1950's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measuring 52 inches long and weighing 50 grams this necklace can be wrapped two or three times suiting mood or occasion. A version of this necklace is shown on Goddard's spratlingsilver.com & on p. 177 of MEXICAN SILVER by Greta Pack & Mary Davis. Highly collectible. Spratling designs are included in many permanent museum collections ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1351167 (stock #171101)
Sanborns crafted this open backed repousse cuff with a floral motif. This type of work is an early method with this one being of exceptional weight of 71 grams and a height of 2in. Sometimes these cuffs have holes where light comes thru and or have a lighter weight of silver. This has none of those issues of damage, repairs or faults of any kind. A lovely item of early work to be admired by collectors.