All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1411400 (stock #190611)
William Spratling signed chain necklace is an early first phase masterpiece design. The necklace has a width of one inch wide and 5mm thick. This beauty is fluid in it's motion with a length of 17.25 inches long. The weight is 304 grams of almost pure silver which is visual as a very white silver. The ridge down the center of the chain adds great depth and dimension. . When worn everyone around you will recognize that this is a very special necklace and not an ordinary chain...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1315241 (stock #150511)
Signed by Matilde Poulat and with one of her earliest Matl hallmarks, this necklace is one of the prettiest I have seen. The center drop is 6 in. across and 2.5in. tall with the dangles. The palomas are neatly tucked between larger stations inside the drop. You can hook into different lengths and it is 20in. long. This demi has been made with a thick silver base and has a weight of 64 grams heavy. There is a gorgeous natural patina with no damage of any kind to the stones or silver...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1388077 (stock #180310)
Hector Aguilar one of the best Maestros from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The stones are warmed and the length is 20 inches. You need the length due to the height being a tall 1.38th's inches. I will also be listing the matching bracelet that perfectly hooks into this necklace for a long chain. The presence is stunning and the weight is 170 grams of quality. No damage and well cared for over time.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1372061 (stock #172912)
We are offering a signed Matl necklace in a mid sized presence of a drop measuring 3 inches long with dangles and 2.5 in. across not counting the lead in links. The wearable length is 18in. The clasp is ornate with turquoise cabochons. The coral has an orange hue with barrel cuts. The turquoise on the drop is both cabochons and barrel cuts. The center stone is clear as many of Matilde Poulats stones in her beginnings of her shop were gem quality. Very early beginnings hallmark with a 980 mark...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1401328 (stock #191905)
Work by Matilde Poulat from the Mexican Silver Renaissance is becoming more and more rare. This one is hallmarked Matl Mexico 925 m.reg 142093 and is without eagle. The size is medium to medium large for Matl treasures with a measurement of 4 in. across on the drop and 3.75 in. tall. The double chain is extremely desired in Matilde's work and adds a romantic touch to it's presence. Simply lovely, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1417316 (stock #201602)
This Matl made by Matilde Poulat is early and a medium size being 4 inches across on the drop and exactly 3 inches tall including the dangles. All the stones are bezel set and I believe original which is so rare. The turquoise is a beautiful warmed teal color and there are no repairs or damage. This patina is very dark and appears to have been untouched for a great deal of time. The chain has granulated bead work that is perfection on the tips of the swirls...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1362150 (stock #171007)
This is an extraordinary Antonio Pineda Gladiator Cuff with black onyx stones. The spikes are half an inch tall and are well rounded not sharp. This bracelet has a 2 in. diameter and rounds the wrist superbly with comfort. The design is outstanding, striking and the degree of difficulty to produce is high taking great skill. A Mexican Silver treasure weighing 112 grams and with a height of 1.75in...
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. This is marked with the old MATL block and 0.900. It has a most unusual swirl to the bottom of the chin and on the top right a swirled spray. The puffy repousse is open backed and shows the work on the underside. Many early ones are made in this fashion...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1394131 (stock #191401)
We find Fred Davis signed piece from time to time but this one is very special. Look at the underside of this treasure. You are seeing strong work marks from the hand making of this jewel. The silver is silky to touch. Huge stones are displayed with the center being 1.5in. tall. The two side stones are 1.25in. tall. Very comfortable feeling at approximately 17in. wearable length. The stones are lilac to dark purple along with natural striations that separate colors within. No damage or repairs, ...
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 : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1379153
Very rare and highly collectible "Bubbles" cuff designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. circa 1980. Using the inlaid mixed metal art of Damascene, the bracelet is comprised of gold, silver and iron. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening, it is 3/4" wide and weighs 26 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A truly amazing piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1407677 (stock #190409a)
This Matl is halmarked for when Matilde Poulat was designing in her shop. The drop is 3.25 in. tall and 3 1/8th inches across. The chickies have rounded puffy bellies and are nicely carved. There is no damage to silver or stones. I categorize the size of this well done Matl as a medium size. There are 2 larger lead off links that are identical as the rest of the chain. The clasp is also jeweled ending the design with a well balanced appearance. The weight is 72 grams. The center stone is a lovel...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1390219
Highly prized by vintage Mexican silver collectors, this 1940's abstract Spratling brooch is often referred to as jester or clown pin when viewed upside down. The "Tree" is 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" & weighs 68 grams. Heavily detailed with accents of either copper or bronze the piece is in excellent condition with gorgeous patina. Pictured in Cederwall's Spratling Silver Centennial edition p.156 & on Goddards' Spratlingsilver.com. An early 1938 version of this design is pictured on p. 214 of William Sprat...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1380657
Strong in concept & design this awesome bracelet was created & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). 1 1/8" tall with an interior wearable length of 7" this piece weighs a hefty 126 grams. The six large, hand carved obsidian stones catch the light beautifully, emitting a deep, subtle glow from within as the wrist moves. Both the stones & silver are in pristine condition. The slide in clasp & safety chain are tight & secure.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1377322 (stock #182703)
A most desirable signed Matl from when Matilde Poulat was designing in her shop. This necklace has a 16.75 in. wearable length with a width of .80 of an inch. The head is the larger size with varied tones of large blue turquoise stones. Old Matl is so hard to find and this design is seen mostly in gold wash over silver. This one is all silver. You may see these in a shorter length for less money but they will rarely fit due to the length. The weight is 124 grams. All the coils are smooth layin...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1370973
This rare, intricately detailed, hand wrought silver & shell orchid brooch was designed & signed in the 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 3 3/4" long & 2 3/4" across. The three dimensional construction features 14 chocolate brown discs attached with silver rivets. Spratling designs were known to be inspired by the Mexican flora & fauna surrounding his home & taller in Taxco. Beautiful condition & patina. We have seen this piece only 3 times in o...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1129005
Vintage amethyst and 970 sterling silver necklace set designed and signed c.1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. Necklace measures 16" long and approx. 1/2" wide. Bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and approx. 1/2" wide. Beautiful condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Both clasps in fine working order. Both pieces fully hallmarked on reverse.
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.