All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1344524
Iconic & highly collectible hand forged sterling silver and amethyst pins designed and signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The arrow pin measures 3 1/8" across. The eagle landing on the amethyst boulder measures 1 3/4" across. Both pins are in beautiful vintage condition. Pin backs and safeties in fine working order. Each pin is hallmarked on the reverse. The pair of pins are pictured on p...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1440917 (stock #15384)
Without a doubt the “queen” of vintage Mexican silver jewelry, Matilde Poulat was an exceptional designer and, in my humble opinion, one of the country’s artists who, in their work, expressed the philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement. Her highly textured repoussage allows us to follow the silversmith’s hand as it slides over the metal thus affording us, to an extent, a glimpse of the creative process...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1410909
Properly signed FD for Fred Davis this is a 2in. tall, striking bracelet. Solid, thick, heavy and 7.5in. long with the shield shape glowing from higher than 925 silver. You do not see this extra large size very often so this is a rare opportunity to add to your collection. 86 grams of masterful workmanship I love to see the hand hammering on the underneath from it's making. Goes with anything you wear. Some tarnish and reflection in some of the photos. No damage or flaws...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #377427
A massive sculptural silver and center bezel set oval amethyst bracelet by Taxco silversmith Fred Davis. Although the stone is the focal point, it is the shape of the links which the eye cannot resist. In excellent original condition, c. 1930, this bracelet measures 8" end to end and is 1 5/8" wide. It weighs 80 grams and is signed Silver Mexico FD. Museum quality Fred Davis.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1362868
This rare & beautiful sterling silver & amethyst bracelet & necklace were designed & signed in the 1930's by Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). The necklace has a wearable length of 16 1/4" & is 1" wide. The bracelet is 7" long & 1" wide. Necklace weighs 160 grams. Bracelet weighs 73 grams. Both hallmarked on the reverse FD SILVER MEXICO. Safely stored away for many years the silver & stones are in beautiful condition on both pieces. The attached safety chains appear to be vintage...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #474048
A fabulous, big and chunky early Mexican silver and turquoise bracelet in the style of Fred Davis. Circa 1930, it is tactile and three dimensional. Measuring 8" end to end and 1 1/2" wide, it is in fine original condition and weighs 95 grams. Signed MEXICAN SILVER. A fabulous look.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1414978 (stock #201501b)
Absolutely gorgeous is this properly signed for an early Matl by Matilde Poulat. Excellent carving on the birds and a natural dark patina. The amethyst are faceted and show beautiful color as she utilized gem quality stones in the production of her treasures early in her career. The weight is 82 grams of masterful quality. This I would say is of medium size with a drop that spans 5in. across (includes the lead in link) and 3in. tall. Very special, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1349144 (stock #161212)
The jade drops are a Spanish Colonial design that is mostly seen with enormous pendants. This one has smaller pendants that are 2.5in. x 1.5in for the largest one and the others are 1.5in. x 1 1/8in. making it very wearable with your wardrobe choices. The chain is thick and the repousse balls are without dents.(there is glare which can make it difficult to determine by the flash) The color of the stones range from a warm green to almost a goldish green. No chips or cracks to the stones...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1380869
Very beautiful and early Fred Davis sterling and Rhodonite ring. This same ring, with an amethyst stone, is featured on page 27 of the 4th edition of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1930. The face of the ring measures 1" wide and 3/4" long and it is a size 6. Weighing 14 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. Signed as shown. A great addition to a Mexican Silver collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1431273 (stock #14955/15225)
The signatures of Chato Castillo and Ingrid's combine on this exquisite Mexican Deco silver fan pendant necklace - neither is a a common occurrence and both are synonymous with imaginative design and high quality. Chato is reported to have been the driving adventurous force behind most of the Los Castillo innovations - the revival of ancient techniques, the experimentation with materials - while Ingrid's still remains among the elusive early Taxco retailers...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #154767 (stock #T 266)
Vintage Hand Wrought Pin to Pendant. Hand Cut Open Oval with Applied Maya, Aztec, Mexican or Inca God Idol of better than 14K Gold. Marked 925. .5 Oz (16 grams). 2.25" long X 1.75" wide. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #167783 (stock #T 368)
SOLD. Pre Colonial Motifs are hand cut on Unsigned Octagon Shape Sterling Pin Pendant with Malachite Rectangle Stone topped with at least 14K Gold Native American (Mexican, Central or South American) idol and Hand Made Chain (24"). Both pieces marked 925. Pin: 1.5" X 1.5". SOLD
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #468373 (stock #T 1428)
SOLD 08, no price, no info. Heavy pre assay era pre Columbian motifs stamped designs and turquoise cab pin by Rafael Melendez who once worked for William Spratling until 1939. This is stamped: 980 Conjoined RM in a circle & Taxco. 1.1 Ounce; 2 1/2 SOLD, no price, no info to protect the collector's privacy.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1342529 (stock #16/24/16)
We are offering a rare Matilde Poulat bracelet that is 7 in. long and 1 7/8th inches tall. A large piece with a carved onyx center stone with no cracks or chips...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1229967
Vintage sterling silver hinged pill box designed and signed circa 1920-30's by Mexico artist Frederick Davis.(1880-1961). Box measures 2 1/8"L. X 3/4"W. X 3/4"H. The box is designed with a tiny notch on the upper right corner for opening. Hallmarked on the bottom with the Davis cojoined FD 925. Beautiful condition. Davis designs are featured in the permanent 20th Century Mexican Silver collection at LACMA - Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #271323
A superb three dimensional sterling and amethyst hinged cuff by Taxco silversmith Margot De Taxco. A bracelet in constant motion with curling and swirling forms edged in silver beading and 8 teardrop shaped cabachon amethysts budding forth from silver stems. It is exquisite in every way and a Margot piece that I have never seen before. It is 3 3/4" long in the front and 7" around in the inside. Beautiful original condition, warm patina, weighs 105 grams. Signed and numbered for Margot De Taxco.I...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1413049 (stock #14920)
Bearing a combination of hallmarks that dates it around 1939 this William Spratling ring is wrought in high purity .980 silver and has developed the most amazing patina during its long and - I am sure - happy life. According to Goddard, Spratling used to refer to this design as the "crowned pyramid", an appellation that makes more sense if one looks at the matching bracelet from above as it lays on a flat surface. Not an over-complicated design, it does, however, gain sculpturality and substanti...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1425377 (stock #15016)
Dating around 1930, this Mexican Deco Fred Davis necklace in a design that rarely comes up, is an early example of "mixed metals" jewelry. Combining repousse silver with copper wire and then bringing in ripe, saturated color with the amethyst cabs, the necklace is an ode to vineyards and aromatic red wine. Though the brooch of the parure appears in the third edition of Morrill's "Mexican Silver" (p. 28), the necklace is hard to find and I am thrilled to be presenting it here. Beautiful repoussag...