All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1416737 (stock #200902)
Sometimes I find a superb vintage Mexican Silver necklace that is unsigned as this one is. I believe todays offering is an early 1930's date as signing the work was something that William Spratling really just started in his beginnings in Taxco. The hand chasing shows expert workmanship and each medallion is thick silver and with hand rolled edges. The weight is 79 grams and is 16.25 inches long. Each medallion is with the chain 1 inch tall...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1267765 (stock #matlbirdbroo)
Signed with an old hallmark of Matilde Poulat's Matl the repousse is in full regalia. Very well done with fine carving leaving a true feeling of the feathered bird. This is the larger sized version being 4 1/8thin. tall and 2.25in. wide. The weight is 36.5 grams heavy. This is a must have for the Matl collector and this one is an excellent example with the larger, full tail of 3 rings. No damage or flaws, just superb.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #448320
Rare and beautiful silver and amethyst bracelet by Fred Davis, Taxco , c.1930, featured on page 27 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Davis loved to combine silver and amethysts in his designs and the round cabachon provides the focal point of each link of this bracelet. Measuring 7" end to end, it is 7/8" wide and fine original condition. Signed FD MEXICO SILVER.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1470562
This sculpturally beautiful design is signed with Spratling's earliest hallmarks dating the piece to c. 1933-38. Each hand forged link is made of solid sterling silver giving the piece a hefty, yet wearable weight of 170 grams. The necklace is 15 3/4" long X 7/8 of an inch wide. Excellent condition with a gorgeously aged patina. The design is pictured on Phyllis Goddard's spratlingsilver.com.
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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #1404926 (stock #192107)
This Matl signed by Matilde Poulat is one of the nicest demi's I have seen. Signed with 2 stamps and the Matl stamp indicate an early jewel. The long tail is very rare and sought after. the chain is clustered with turqoise and half way up it meets a larger clustered jewel link that leads to the back clasp with the gorgeous S links. All this workmanship on a demi is very rare. The length is 16in. wearable and the drop is approximately 2in. by 2in...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1414927 (stock #201401)
This William Spratling necklace is properly signed as shown with both the Spratling circle and oval. There are 9 rings going around the drop and 5 dangles that are the exact configuration as the Spratling Hallmark site. The weight is 118 grams and with an approximate wearable length of 17 in. The center link drop is 2.5in. across and 2.5in. tall. No damage or flaws with the necklace and is properly attached so there will be no flipping when worn...
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 #702922
Magnificent Fred Davis silver and onyx bracelet. This is a larger scale than the silver and amethyst bracelet of this same design that I have listed. This bracelet measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 1" wide. It weighs 62 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Classic Fred Davis and beautiful in every way.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #148631 (stock #T 224)
C. 1940 (before assay mark), 2+ Ounce, Marked: "Made in Mexico" & Silver but tests Better than Sterling and 4 (1 X 3/4") Bezel Set Rectangular Pinkish Salmon Cabochons that look like Rose colored Agate or Jasper. 7" Wrist X 1"wide. Strong Push Clasp. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1377890 (stock #180504)
A really fantastic early vintage Mexican Silver Cross with original chain by Matilde Poulat and signed with her old mark MATL. The hanging angels are so special with hand carving to the tops. This is the first time I have owned one with a chatelaine. A chatelaine's purpose is to make it more decorative with a smoother lead into the drop.Please note that both the chatelaine and the cross has cut outs under the amethyst stones to aid in more of a glow...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1345920 (stock #16911)
We have a rare bracelet with a maker's signature Meyers Silver offered today that exemplifies heavy repousse and drop dead gorgeous style. The hallmark is noted in THE LITTLE BOOK OF MEXICAN SILVER TRADE AND HALLMARKS by Hougart. The stone is dark with no damage and is overall a better quality than other amethyst seen in vintage Mexican silver. The height is 2.25in. tall and the inside diameter is 2.25in. as well. A pleasure to wear.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1346139 (stock #161311)
One of the best William Spratling bracelets. Heavy thick silver that is deeply chased and tipped with open backed repousse puffy designs. 1.50in. in height and the gap is 1.25in. The diameter is 2.25in. which fits most. It can be warmed and made smaller to fit if needed. The hallmark is first phase and properly marked as shown. This will become your go to bracelet.
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.