All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1416523
Signed SILVER BY TONO and weighing 79 grams this rare 1948-53 silver cuff was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The front center of the cuff stands 1 5/8 inches high. Made for a smaller wrist, the interior length including the 1 1/8" back opening is about 6 1/4". The cuff is in beautiful condition with no dents or dings. The gorgeous aged patina enhances the hand forged scroll work and bead design...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #107800 (stock #T009)
SOLD. WEIGHT: 20+ Grams, SIZE: 7 1/4" includes very flexible 1" opening X ~1" Wide, CONDITION: Very good with age oxidation, NOTE:could be MS or SW, resembles the previous Los Ballesteros & a book piece signed Maricela, but narrower.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1390629
Bold, rare and gorgeous, this is a pillow ring by Maestro William Spratling hallmarked from his first design period, circa 1930-46. It is a size 5 1/2 and the face measures 3/4" by 3/4". Weighing 12 grams total, it is in fine original condition free of dents or dings. This ring should delight the Mexican silver collector.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #330503
An early piece by Los Castillo, c 1940. A huge sterling pin of a flying fish with a center blue glass stone. A bracelet with this same fish pattern is featured on page 80 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Magnificent detail and a feeling that the fish is in motion. This piece measures 3 1/2" by 2" and is in fine original condition. It weighs 35 grams. Signed and numbered for Los Castillo. Bold and strong.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1410709
This rosewood and sterling silver bracelet was designed and signed circa early 1940's by Taxco Mexico artist William Spratling. Bracelet measures 1 3/8" wide with an interior length of 7". Comprised of 14 hinged panels each mounted with 3 pyramid shapes. Weight 110 grams. Pin hinge closure with safety chain works perfectly. Beautiful condition with excellent vintage patina on both wood and silver. Fully signed with Spratling's early 1940's hallmarks. This design is pictured on p...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1202577 (stock #228lcbracele)
I LOVE this signed Los Castillo bracelet! It has to be a Margot design while married to Antonio Castillo. The design number is an early one being #228. The almost 2 inch clasp is the crowning touch to the 7mm beads of 3 strands. Fitting nicely with a bit of a drape to the hang it has a 7.75in. wearable length. There is some patina showing on the beads that may make it look as though the bead is cracked but it is not...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1407161 (stock #192808)
This is a very rare Hector Aguilar necklace with 17 wearable inches. The weight is a tremendous 177 grams of repousse. The height is 1 and 6/8th's inches tall for a design with maximum presence. It has excellent movement and lays perfectly. No damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1361358
This thick, iconic Spratling design was handmade & signed in the early 1940's. The bracelet measures 3/4" high with an interior wearable length of 6 1/2" & weighs a hefty 87 grams. Excellent condition & patina. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. The bracelet is sometimes referred to as the XO design. Phyllis Goddard's excellent website spratlingsilver.com states the design "comes from the Nutall Codex which depicts Mixtec history". Pictured on p...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #177322 (stock #T 479)
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1397475
Playful and fun this detailed pair of silver cufflinks was designed and signed c.1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each frog measures 3/4" long. Spratling employed frogs in many designs including bracelets, necklaces, spoons and serving pieces. The links are in beautiful condition with excellent patina and fully hallmarked.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1432725 (stock #15275)
Huge, meticulously worked, with such detail and rich presence this Mexican Deco sterling silver bird of paradise is one of my absolutely favorite brooch designs. I have to admit that I really love brooches - I seek them out and try to find the best examples for One Good Eye Silver and it doesn't matter to me if they are "in" or not at the specific point in time. Brooches are classy; they can be delicate and romantic; and they can be bold and beautiful...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1089934
Early sterling silver and moonstone cuff links designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda(1919-2009). The face of each link measures 3/4" X 1/2". Hallmarks read SILVER BY TONO eagle 17. Links are in beautiful vintage condition. All 4 moonstones are original with no chips, nicks, or cracks...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #71635
YEOW!! This is one incredible bracelet. Spectacular design and construction, the pictures tell everything. The eight panels are all triple hinged and move.There is a secure closing push in clasp. It measures approximately 6 3/4" in the inside of the bracelet.It is hard to get exact because it is rounded and fans out. It is a full 2 3/4" wide and weighs an amazing 221 grams. It is signed SILVER MADE IN MEXICO so is c. 1940 as there is no bell or eagle mark. An absolutely remarkable early Taxco br...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #334287 (stock #T 1038)
Sold. Vintage yet so Today, stamped with Conjoined H A STERLING for Hector Aguilar & MADE IN MEXICO along with another mark on this bangle bracelet for the smaller wrist at 2 3/8" inside X 1/8" wide and a substantial 1/8" thick! Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #171664 (stock #T 407)
c1945 Sterling Pin Brooch marked "Sterling___" "by Coro" on an oval piece of silver. With the look of early Mexican Silver. Hector Aguilar made sterling jewelry for Coro from 1943 to 1950. A hair shy of 2" across, weighing 1/2 oz on postal scale. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #321790 (stock #T 951)
Pre assay era Marked "Silver Made in Mexico". Resembling the work of Melendez, talented Taxco silversmith or even Fred Davis with the type of opaque stones he favored. Swirling chased leaf wreath pin brooch that weighs a solid .8 Oz or 23 Grams of tested sterling or better and is 1 3/4" across. Bezel set 5/8" or 15mm Green Cab is surrounded with rope. Original "C" catch and the hinge. Pin stem appears to have been replaced in the past? Priced accordingly. Please see scans for more info as...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #463171 (stock #T 1414)
Circa 1945 stamped: "Sterling Mexico", a pre assay era mark. Huge Humorous Ostrich Bird wearing toe shoes & a bow tie figural Silver Pin. 4" plus and so cute! Acquired by a long long time Mimi Dee Artwear - Vintage Jewelry collector. SOLD - no other info available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1430563 (stock #14769)
Big and beautifully aged this floral sterling silver Hector Aguilar brooch is representative of the 1940s' love affair with all motifs from nature. The flower is here layered, with deep hand-chased details in the petals and foliage, a strong curving stem and cluster of small beads right at its center. I love the way the bloom is wide open, its face turned to the sun, taking in light and heat and turning it to color, aromas and beauty for our visual enjoyment. The brooch measuress 3 1/4" tall by ...