All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1230389 (stock #12525)
Based on a Salvador Teran design, the bracelet at hand is a great match to the Taller Taxco necklace also currently available in my inventory (please look for item no 1229490). Pre-Colombian motifs with a mod twist in their interpretation make for a visually stimulating and definitely different piece...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #154959
The Heintz Art Metal Shop of Buffalo, New York made jewelry and decorative objects of patinated bronze with sterling overlay in cut out patterns. They were in business from 1906-1929 and although they did not sign their jewelry, their style is so distinctive it can easily be identified. This 2 1/4" by 1 1/4" pin is a fine example of the jewelry from this shop. It is in beautiful original condition and a wonderful piece of Arts & Crafts period jewelry.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #362068 (stock #T 1209)
Sold. Watson Spoons everywhere, but where is the jewelry? Butterfly Jewelry Collectors Diminutive Delish "C" catch pin with Rose Tan Ceramic or enamel application stamped: BRONZE on the pin stem, STERLING and the 3 marks for the Watson Company. Still shows some GOLD GILT finish. Tiny @ a wing span of 1 3/8" and beautiful condition! Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1363436 (stock #173107)
Sometimes when hunting for great old Mexican Silver you run into a lesser known artist's treasure like this one I am listing today. The red poured glass bordered with beading is striking. The ball and beads above the red tear drops dress up each station. This has a Spratling feel with the hand carved lines in the chain as well as the tops of each drop. The length is 23.5 inches. Each tear drop dangle is 2 inches long...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1960 item #1372971
Rare Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling earrings no. 124 designed by Sigvard Bernadotte. Beautiful oval shaped dangles featuring a wrapped silver embellishment along the bottom. These are screw backs and measure 2" long and 1" wide. They are in fine vintage condition and signed as shown.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1325605 (stock #162102)
We are looking at a signed Los Castillo design # 472. The necklace is 1 1/8th inches tall and has a comfortable length of 17.5in. Because of the height of this piece the wearable length is 16.5in. I have never seen this link in the past and it is made with open backed repousse which was used in the beginnings of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The weight is a hefty 86 grams and reflects the quality of this necklace. This necklace came to me with a natural, very dark patina...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #321800 (stock #T 952)
SOLD. Well Executed Sterling Silver Pin Pendant Mexican Pin Signed "EML", listed silversmith, inside a partial circle of "en Mex 925", partial assay mark of 2 or 3. 1.5"+ across. SOLD, no price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1480617
Wonderful old Mexican silver bracelet in bold design with large oval green stones, stamped "Silver Made In Mexico", the bottom part of Mexico not visible. It measures 7" long and 1 3/8" wide. Very substantial, the silver is heavy and the stones are large and raised high above the bezels. The clasp is a simple folding snap clasp that holds firmly. The design is very similar to the early works of both Spratling and Aguilar, and could have been crated by them or by a worker in their studios...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #273075
One of William Spratlings' most recognizable pieces is this Aztec figure pin with a large amethyst. Circa 1940, it is featured on page 39 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill. Measuring 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide, most of the surface of the pieces is the large square cabachon amethyst which measures 1"long and 5/8" wide. It is in beautiful original condition with no chips or cracks in the stone. Signed for Willian Spratling as shown. A great piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1421659 (stock #14891)
A silver arrow shooting through the turquoise center of a starburst is quite a powerful design and in the hands of Antonio Pineda, it becomes a jewel to be enjoyed and lovingly bequeathed from generation to generation. I like the little game Antonio plays here - who wouldn't expect the arrow to shoot through a heart, right? After all, Eros and his bittersweet weapons are so familiar to all of us. But no - the arrow in our case shoots for the ... stars and the turquoise blue sky is its limit.....
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1391483 (stock #14061)
Unusually romantic for Antonio Pineda, this is one of his sweetest designs that can easily be worn by a young lady which is not always the case with his jewelry...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1350067 (stock #162312)
Signed La Estrella Taxco 980 this lotus pectoral is an exceptional work. Several artists created the Lotus design. The Taller of La Estrella produced the most beautiful pectorals and they are rare. The shop was only in business in Taxco for around 2 years. Not much is known because they were not there long but everything I have found has been astounding. This lotus has broader sweeps with the pectoral wings and the S links are longer than other makers. The drop is 4 inches long and 5 in. across...
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #275636 (stock #T 716)
Eye Catching Chatelaine Clips Sweater Guards marked initials in back: Conjoined 'J F in U' inside a circle stamped: "Taxco Sterling" and something else. Wonderful Chased Long Horn Ram with body of a Dragon ending in a forked tail. The background resembles niello. These look chic clipped on to each collar point of a button up shirt! Each firm toothed clip is 1 5/8" X 1" with a 6" chain. Just under an ounce at .8 Oz or 24 Grams. Unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #143764
Magnificent, rare sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco. This is a huge and bold piece with a truly unique combination of design elements.The central plate which measures 4 7/8" across and 2" wide is composed of the Greek key design adorned with scrolls and balls and a large flower on each end. Attached on hinges at each end are hinged links of the Greek key design. The links are 1/2" wide and end with a secure push in clasp. This necklace measures 18 1/2" end to end, weighs 125 grams and is in f...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1386588
A very beautiful heavy, wide sterling cuff with 8 ribs by Frank Patania Sr. A subtle and notable touch are the smooth curved terminals. This bracelet measures 6" around in the inside plus and additional 1 1/2" opening. It is 2 1/2" wide and weighs a very sturdy 113 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Simply spectacular.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1334688 (stock #7316)
A hand engraved sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet from the 1930s. It measures 2-3/8" x 2-1/8" across the interior, and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It is stamped STERLING and WRJ (for W.R. Johnson of Toronto) and it weighs 19.5 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however it has a MARIE name engraved on the undecorated side. All items are thoroughly and conservatively...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #136357 (stock #T 128)
SOLD. C 1950 Leaf Pin with applied granulation by Isidro Garcia Pina from Taxco, signed in script "Maricela 925 Tasco" as seen in the book "Mexican Silver" page 160. Very good condition 2 5/8" X 1 1/2". SOLD, no price, no info