All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #442032
This is a magnificent heavy sterling necklace of intricate coiled links by Antonio Pineda. It measures 18" end to end and is 1/4" wide. It is solid, weighing 115 grams. The clasp is a silver ball and is signed with the early Antonio mark -- Silver By Tono and the eagle mark. This signature pre-dates the Antonio crown hallmark and these very early pieces are scarce. Fine original condition, gorgeous worn with anything. An important and rare Antonio Pineda necklace.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #168366 (stock #T 374)
Bracelet: Sterling Pre Columbian Motifs deeply incised, engraved, chased into a 2.5mm thick silver bracelet marked: "SH" "Taxco Mexico" "Sterling 925 and Assay "3" by a listed Tasco silversmith. Heft: 1.5 oz or 43 Grams on Postal Scale. 7.25" inside X 5/8" wide. SOLD, no price, no info
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #324066
Spectacular, large, heavy sterling Mexican jade bracelet. C. 1940, this piece measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. The stones are a fabulous green and the bracelet is in fine original condition.The push in clasp is invisible when closed. There is a safety clasp as well. Very solid, weighing 118 grams and signed Mexico Sterling. You will love this bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1394058 (stock #191301)
Another master piece with the old linear hallmark of Los Castillo that was definitely designed by Margot Van Voorhies. The early design number indicates the beginnings of Los Castillo. The sweeping foliage moves with incised raised lines which show depth and quality. The necklace is heavy at a 160 grams which is supported with rivets. It has a very comfortable approximately 17 inches of wearable length. The presence is completed with a one inch height...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #357102
A smashing, HUGE, sterling repousse cuff by Italian designer Guglielmo Cini. Gorgeous swirling pattern, solid weight at 113 grams. It is in beautiful original condition and is c. 1940. Measures 2 5/8" wide and 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening so for a 7" wrist. Signed G. Cini Sterling. An absolutely stunning bracelet and just in time for the holidays!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #449027
Great looking silver and amethyst cuff links by Antonio Pineda. Beautiful faceted amethysts make these 3 dimensional and provide a warm contrast to the silver. These measure 5/8" by 1/2" and are in fine original condition. They are signed with one of Antonio Pineda's earliest marks- Silver by Tono and the eagle. Spectacular cuff links.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1391738 (stock #180112)
Fred Davis signed Mexican Silver necklace boasts links 1 1/8th tall and a center amethyst with the same dimensions. This necklace is a published design in books by Penny Morrill on Mexican Silver. With a weight of 119 grams it speaks of quality. Everyone will love the 17 inches of comfort that lays beautifully. The stone is swirling inside with dark and lighter swirls and has no chips. No damage to the silver, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1404263 (stock #14615)
Popular for centuries in jewelry-making traditions all over the world the buckle motif can be found in all forms and metals, with or without gems, quite elaborate or strikingly minimalist. This 1940s Hector Aguilar version is wrought in sterling and even though its ornamentation is kept at a bare minimum, its rendition is sculptural, an attribute that is enhanced by oxidation and the patina of time...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1398318 (stock #14716)
One of the legendary designs in the index of vintage Mexican silver jewelry, the "armadillo" can be found with both Hector Aguilar's signature and that of Manuel Altamirano's. It has been emulated by other maestros as well, less-celebrated and anonymous, yet the most important names associated with it are definitely the first two even though it was Valentin Vidauretta who created it...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1430619 (stock #025190)
Piedra y Plata was the name of Felipe Martinez's taller. He was known for his incredible stone work. He sourced gorgeous stones for his treasures he produced and I believe the stones here are Chrysocolla. They have natural matrix running through out. This bracelet is 7 inches long and 1 inch tall. The patina is rich and natural. With a weight of 50 grams of thick silver Martinez has produced a tasteful,streamline size full of details. There is no damage...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1427310 (stock #15055)
This is only the second time I have ever had this incredible carved "mask" and sterling silver Mexican Deco pin / pendant and I am thrilled to have come upon another example after years of looking for it! One of the most enchanting "masks" from this period I have seen in terms of the lapidary skill it demonstrates, I call it euphemistically a "Medusa head" even though its theme is a little more gruesome than the severed head of a gorgon from ancient Greek mythology...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #161582
Beautiful silver filigree work in this early bracelet by Matilde Poulat. C. 1940, this bracelet measures 7" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 55 grams and is in fine original condition with a secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. Signed MATL as shown in the photo. What a great bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #97683
An unbelievably gorgeous sterling necklace by noted Taxco silversmith Los Castillo. The ball on each link provides the hinge connecting one link to the other and they all move giving this necklace a fluid snakelike quality. It is wonderfully solid weighing an amazing 170 grams. It measures 16" long and 1 1/8" wide.The clasp is an invisible hook on the back of the link. It is in fine original condition and signed and numbered for Los Castillo as shown...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #308263 (stock #T 845)
SOLD 3/14. Vintage set Designer Signed "GK Co" for a Kramer? 4" Sterling Tulip Pin Screwback Earring Set, looking very Danish, Scandinavian & Danecraft like. Well made & Hefty @ 1 Oz or 29 Grams. "GK Co" in a circle in 2 places. Partial Holloware with air escape openings. Very nice pre owned, vintage, 'brushed' silver with years of appropriate darkening in the crevices. Sold, no price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #161148
FABULOUS Armadillo design 940 necklace made by Hector Aguilar. It is graceful and solid at the same time with lots of movement. It measures 17 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide at the widest center oval. It weighs 79 grams. All of the pieces are in excellent condition and original except the velvet which must have been replaced as it has no wear at all, unless this piece was just never worn. The clasp is original. Signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1286774 (stock #12618)
A piece from the opening years of the Los Castillo taller this is a simply stunning bracelet! Despite the almost minimalist design, the cuff is breath-taking with its huge black onyx cab that centers its face and glistens whenever the light hits it. The sterling frame has thick twist-rope accents while big fleur-de-lis motifs flank the stone...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1428648
Measuring 4 inches high & 3 1/2" across this impressive hand wrought sterling silver & bronze brooch was designed & signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The detailed repousse' work is exquisite & the condition excellent. The piece weighs 57 grams and is fully hallmarked. The pin back & safety are in fine working order. Pictured on the cover of the 4th edition of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk and on Phyllis Goddard's site spratlingsilver.com. T...