William Spratling Wood and Silver Olympics Box

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1970: item #636938

William Spratling designed this presentation box for dignitaries involved with the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. The silver top has the five concentric rings that are the Olympic logo as well as the date 1968, Mexico and a representation of a Mixtec eagle. Inside, "El Dia se Acerca" is written in silver (The day is coming). The wood box (I believe is ebony) is well made with beveled edges. Measures 4" x 7 1/4" x 1 7/8" tall. Thumbnail photo shows several cracks on the bottom. All else is in exce... Click for details

WILLIAM SPRATLING BRACELET SUNBURST AMETHYST CUFF

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #635370
CQ-1890

This bracelet is one of the classic examples of the work done by William Spratling during his first design period (1931-1946). The inspiration for this design is the Aztec Calendar with a big amethyst cabochon in the center, ten smaller ones surrounding the sun rays and two more beyond the sunburst. This piece weight is 137 grams (4.83 oz), measures 14.2 cm (5 5/8") of internal length and 6 cm (2 3/8") wide in the front. Excellent Condition. COLLECTOR QUALITY.

Beautiful Repousse Brooch by Hector Aguilar

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #634628
SHAP482

Beautiful repousse silver and amethyst brooch by Hector Aguilar. Finely smithed piece. Exemplar of this very difficult to find design included in museum show "Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance." Large, dramatic dimensions. Measures 4" by 3 1/2". Hallmarked correctly for Hector Aguilar. Most certainly a Valentin Vidaurreta design. In fine vintage condition. Lovely.

HECTOR AGUILAR CARVED ONYX MASK RING RARE

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #632702
CQ-1877

Unusual ring by Hector Aguilar with a very peculiar carved onyx mask. The carved mask is not like those by Fred Davis or Abraham Paz. Well marked with Aguilar conjoined "HA", "940" and "TAXCO". The ring is a size 7 and the front measures 2 by 2.5 cm (3/4" by 1") and weighs 12 grams (0.42 oz). COLLECTOR QUALITY.

Delight Vintage Spratling Silver and Amethyst Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #631512
SWSP477

A delightful early vintage Mexican silver and amethyst pin by William Spratling. Captures well the exuberant countenance of the parrots indigenous to the State of Guerrero. Embellished with opulently sized, bezel set amethyst. Fine detail. Fine silver construction. In very good vintage condition. Measures. A charming silver treasure from William Spratling's early taller.

Lovely SIGI PINEDA Modernist 1950s Taxco Necklace

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #630869
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A graceful sterling choker length necklace by important Modernist Taxco designer Sigi Pineda. The necklace is made up of sculpted metal pieces that beautifully capture and reflect the light. It measures a hair over 15" long and is in excellent, original condition. It is fully and correctly hallmarked as shown. Domestic shipping for this item will be $8 including insurance.

Wonderful Pair of ANTONIO PINEDA Bangle Bracelets

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #630718
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Fabulous and rare pair of circa 1940s bangle bracelets by Antonio Pineda. These are large sized bangles with interior diameters measuring approximately 2.18". They are the first bangle bracelets that have ever fit over my wrists.

Each bracelet is in excellent condition and fully and correctly hallmarked as shown, with the "Antonio" crown ... Click for details

Large Modernist Antonio Pineda Sterling Pin w/ Pearl

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #630716
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Wonderfully graceful circa 1950s brooch by Antonio Pineda. This large pin measures 2.5" long and is in excellent condition. It is fully and correctly hallmarked as shown, with the "Antonio" crown as well as the eagle mark, ILD (one of Antonio's master silversmiths), and 970 for its high silver content.

Classic Hector Aguilar Large 1945 Pin - Book Piece!

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #630707
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A wonderful and large early Taxco brooch by Hector Aguilar. This design is commonly called the Double V Rectangular Pin with Curved Edge, and was produced circa 1945.

This wonderful pin is pictured on page 97 of "Silver Masters of Mexico" by Penny Morrill. This is the large size of this design, measuring just under 3" long and 1.75" tall. ... Click for details

Exceptional Silver Bracelet by Antonio Pineda

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1970: item #629879
SAP469

An exceptional vintage silver bracelet by Antonio Pineda. This design is one in a series of pieces inspired by the Caves of Altamira. A successful and marvelous blending of the early European 'murals' as found at Altamira, France and the early 'murals' of pre-Columbian Mexico. Masterful silversmith work. Each element is hand carved out of the silver and then hand polished to smooth the line and surfaces. Niello backing heightens the dimensionality and drama of this exquisite bracelet. Fully and... Click for details