An accomplished member of the Mexico City school of repoussage, maestro M. Velazquez was a contemporary of Matilde Poulat's and many of his designs are actually based on Matl's originals. The level of craftsmanship and the quality of his work have contributed to his becoming increasingly sought after by collectors, especially with the high prices Poulat's creations realize. I love all his pieces but I have a particular affinity for his brooches and this one, I have never seen in the past...

Beautiful handmade vintage 1940's sterling silver, amethyst and turquoise necklace designed and signed by Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her designs MATL. Necklace measures 20" long and 1 1/2" wide. Each of the 18 panels and clasp is accented with bezel set pyramid and rectangular amethysts and barrel cut turquoise stones. The bottom edges are mounted with turquoise cabs. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Weight - 155 grams, 5.5 oz. Exquisite condition and gorgeous patina...

Rare hand wrought 940 silver necklace designed & signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Valentin Vidauretta (1902-55). The necklace weighs 123 grams, 4.3 oz. It has a 16 inch wearable length & is 1 inch wide. Beautiful condition & patina. Clasp is strong & secure. Hallmarked VALENTIN with the eagle #9 indicating it was designed for Hector Aguilar's Taller Borda. Valentin also designed for William Spratling & Fred Davis during his career. A fascinating chapter on Valentin is included on p...

A nice quality vintage sterling silver hinged bracelet with a natural hand-carved shell portrait cameo c1900-20. This bangle bracelet (unmarked but tested as sterling) measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/8" across the interior and it is 3/4" across the cameo. It has a safety chain and a box clasp and it weighs 10.7 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small 1/16" dent below the hinge...

This is the silver "pillow" bracelet by William Spratling. It is from his first design period, 1931-1946. Measuring 8" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide, it has a pin closure and is in fine original condition. It weighs 86 grams and is featured on page 43 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. This is one of Spratlings' most recognizable bracelets and one of the most beautiful.

Thank you for your testimonial. Delightful for doll collectors. Vintage sterling silver dancing fabric yarn figures of a rag doll scarecrow man and a lady. Nenette? Pair of figural pins marked "Sterling" on the belly of her long skirt and an illegible mark on his right calf.
Trifari and Coro made a similar pair. Each is 1" tall, his width is 1.25" and she is a hair under 1"...

Sensational and rare sterling silver and amethyst belt buckle designed and signed circa 1940's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. When the hook with a puffy heart tip slides beneath the gill of the fish to secure the buckle in place this work of art measures 6 1/2 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. Separately each piece measures 3 3/4 inches long. Each of the belt ends will easily accommodate a 1 1/2 inch belt strap...

Democrats at you convention, wear this cute little vintage c 1945 Silver Donkey Pin Brooch marked Sterling Mexico in back. Stands at 1 5/8" X 2 5/8" weighing .3 Ounce 10 Grams. Very Nice preowned partially unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info

This is an OUTSTANDING ZUNI DANCING EAGLE BOLO. Made with INLAID STONES and STERLING SILVER this DANCING EAGLE measures 2 1/4" tall X 2 3/8" wingspan. The Stones include MOTHER OF PEARL, TURQUOISE, CORAL, and ONYX. Moves up and down on nicely Braided Leather. Marked on the back at the Bottom: J. LUCIO. Circa 1950 and in Excellent Condition. An Exceptional Piece of ZUNI SILVER JEWELRY...more jpgs to follow

A beautiful early pair of ornate sterling hinged cuff bracelets by Los Castillo, c. 1940. They are 1 5/8" wide and 7" around in the inside. Hinged in the back, they open and close in the front. They are in fine original condition and have a great patina. Both are signed as shown. Fabulous to have a pair.

Today we have a signed Hector Aguilar necklace that was crafted before 1948. Jose Flores was allowed to also have his initials on some designs made in Aguilars shop and this is one of those pieces. The necklace is 17in. long and is .75in. tall. The silver is thick with a weight of 76 grams which is quite heavy with links that are open with space. With the silver at a higher content of 940 as marked the patina is warm and natural...

Today we are offering a signed Hector Aguilar six spheres necklace. The necklace is a luxurious 20 inches long while most Aguilar spheres are much shorter. The height of each link is a grand 1.75 inches and because of this width the extra length is appreciated. Great depth and dimension is shown within each individual link. The quality of this design is verified with a weight of 214 grams of thick silver. The necklace boasts a dark, totally natural patina and is a published design in many of the...

Bold and beautiful sterling and black onyx bracelet by Los Ballesteros. I believe this is originally an Antonio Pineda design. These are V shaped links with onyx inset into the sides. Each link is hinged and moves. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones. It measures 8 1/4" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide. It weighs 140 grams and is signed for Los Ballesteros as shown in the photo. A fabulous looking piece.

Proud and Daring Little Rooster, this Mod Stylized Silver Pin marked in back with perhaps an unfinished superimposed "P C" for Pedro Castillo or "C F" and Assay mark. Stands at 2.5" X 2" wide, 6 grams weight. Very Good condition with the stamps' outlines shown in front and has been polished some in the past, yet still age darkened areas in back. SOLD, n o price, no info please.

This a beautiful armadillo necklace designed by Valentin Vidaurreta and produced by Manuel Altamirano. It was also produced by Hector Aguilar. The necklace is 16 1/2" end to end and 1 1/2" wide at the center rounded square. Circa 1945-50, it is in fine original condition. The black velvet appears to be original to the piece. Signed as shown. Altimirano also worked for Hector Aguilar at the Taller Borda. His pieces with his own hallmark are scarce and this necklace is exquisite.

"Lalique" like Vintage Cut Crystal Glass Beveled Drops with Acid Etched Floral Designs ala Nouveau and Sterling make up these dangle earrings. SOLD

Danecraft Ring Curved, Triangular, Open Work Top with Scrolls. 1"X .75". Adjustable at 7.75 but could go up to 8+ and back down to very small. Guaranteed Marked: "Danecraft Sterling" on inside of shank.
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We have a gorgeous William Spratling signed cuff with scalloped edges. There are 6 solid gold discs that line up across the center of the bracelet. On top of that is a solid silver thick wire. The color is a beautiful almost pure white silver. The diameter across is 2.5in. and the gap is 1.5in. Striking with a tall 1.75in. presence. The weight is 92 grams of quality workmanship. The condition is without damage or repairs. Rare and a crown jewel to any collection.