All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1940 item #1375991
Elegant, rare and early Georg Jensen Denmark bracelet no. 53 with chrysoprase. This bracelet is featured on page 112 of the book GEORG JENSEN A TRADITION OF SPLENDID SILVER by Janet Drucker. It measures 7"end to end, and is 1/2" wide. It is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones which are a vibrant green. Signed with the marks that date 1915-30. This piece should delight any Jensen collector.
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1940 item #181748 (stock #T 524)
Sold. Early Mark for Danecraft, Bracelet Marked: "Sterling" "Fo in C". Early Deco design links with a newer fold over clasp. This sweet bracelet is pictured in one of the jewelry books and is a lighter weight, but perfect for the smaller, daintier wrist at 7" X 3/8" wide. Very nice condition with nicely darkened crevices. Not polished.
Sold, no price, no info available.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1380054 (stock #181705)
We are offering design 263 which is one of the early Los Castillo pre-Columbian swirls. The necklace is one of the most magnificent Los Castillo designs and this one is 17 in. which makes it fit nicely as most are very short in length. This is properly hallmarked with the old linear Los Castillo hallmark as shown. There are many copies out there but this one is genuine and a pre-1948. It moves like a slinky with the rivets that hold the links together for strength...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1376128
Handsome & rare this hand wrought 980 sterling buckle was designed & signed c. 1930's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Made in two sizes, this is the largest. Weighing 37 grams the buckle measures 2" X 2 1/8" & will accommodate up to a 1 1/4" strap. The high 980 grade silver provides an exceptional silky texture to the design. The original tool marks can be seen on the back along with WS TAXCO 980 hallmarks...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1349442
This vintage, hand wrought wearable work of art comprised of sterling silver, pyramid shaped amethyst & channel set turquoise was designed & signed c. 1934-48 by Taxco, Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. The necklace measures 17 inches long & 1 1/2" wide. Weight 116 grams, 4.1 oz. The amethyst stones are free of silver backing allowing the stones to catch light from all sides. Poulat used this technique in her earliest creations. Timeless in design the necklace looks great with dress or casual wear...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1387985 (stock #180210)
William Spratling's largest chain design is a first phase hallmark and one inch tall. Being 8 in. long it is suitable for a man or a woman. The fit is like a bangle for a woman and the hook clasp does takes up some of the wearable length. There is a curve/groove running down it's center with great dimension which is accentuated with the solid silver being 7mm thick. The color is a beautiful white with almost pure silver of at least 980 silver weighing 121 grams. Impressive at 1in. tall...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1189082
Vintage 1920-30's very fine hand carved Mexican green onyx and sterling silver pin designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Frederick Davis. 2" X 1 1/2". Beautiful original condition. No chips or cracks. Pin back works perfectly. Signed on back MEXICAN SILVER with the Davis conjoined FD hallmark.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1410677
We have a very special William Spratling Petate bracelet suitable to add to the finest collections. The weight is 156 grams and the height is 2 3/8th inches. The criss cross is hand carved. The barrels are cut on an angle providing a sleek look. The patina is dark and natural. This is a surprising design that is stunning on the underside and beautiful on the top side as well. No damage to the silver and lays perfectly on the wrist.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1402400 (stock #190906)
Today we are offering a first phase signed William Spratling Quetzalcoatl necklace with repousse feathers and swirls flowing down the sculpted 3 dimensional head. There is a 20 inch wearable length and a weight of 83 grams. A huge presence is displayed as the head is 3 1/8th in. tall and 3.25 in. wide. The balls on it's hand are solid silver and can be determined by the raw underside...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1345925 (stock #2016911c)
Matilde Poulat Matl signed Moth brooch with an obsidian stone in the center captures the old Mexico City Folkloric work. Poulat's work is collected and remains on of the most rare works from the Spratling era of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Dimensions are 2.25in. wide and 2.25in. across. The stone has no chips or worries of any kind. The repousse is thick and weighs 21 grams heavy.
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. The hand chasing is deep and lends itself to the...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1393364
This c. 1930's Spratling design measures 3 5/8" X 3 1/4" high & weighs 261 grams. Phyllis Goddard's description on spratlingsilver.com describes it in great detail ~ "Silver and copper circular powder box sits on a slightly domed base...decorated with bands of chased flat circles...set at a diagonal flanked by two incised lines. Each segment is separated by diagonal flat copper bands. The domed and tiered detachable lid is surmounted by a large silver ball. At the base of the ball is a twisted r...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1940 item #568823 (stock #T 1501)
Vintage sculptural substantial signed sterling silver pin brooch stamped: McClelland Barclay Sterling Silver. 2 5/8 X 1.75" and weighing a substantial 28 grams! SOLD - no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #466419
Featured on page 25 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk, this is a fine silver and amethyst bracelet by Fred Davis,Taxco. The authors date this piece c.1930. Measuring 7 1/2" end to end, it is 1 5/8" wide and weighs 93 grams. Fine original condition. An exquisite bracelet by one of Taxco's great silvermasters.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1384070 (stock #182107)
Matl with early hallmarks features the palomas and the flower basket with amethyst, coral and turquoise stones is a treasure. Matilde Poulat is celebrated as one of the most talented and sought after artists in the period of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. This hard to find large medallion bracelet weighs 70 grams and is 7 inches long. The height of the medallion is 1.75in. and spans 2 1/8th inches across. .Marked 925 for silver content. There is one turquoise cabachon with a small chip but all ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1373998 (stock #180102)
What an incredible old signed Los Castillo necklace! This is the only one I have ever seen. The height is 1.25in. at it's tallest point. Showing quality with rivots and a weight of 136 grams this necklace is a true collector treasure. The wearable length is 17 inches and is without any damage of any kind. The necklace is a Margot design when married to Antonio Castillo. The hallmark is the old linear mark, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1254893
Vintage amethyst & sterling silver beaded necklace designed and signed circa 1930-40 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Necklace measures 21 inches long and is comprised of 48 graduated handmade sterling silver beads. The central element of the design measures 5 inches across. The center bezel set amethyst cabochon is 1 1/4" in diameter and suspended from two silver hands. Necklace weight is 69 grams, 2.4 oz. Fully hallmarked on the reverse of central stone and also ...