From a private collection, a fabulous sterling and tortoise belt buckle by William Stratling. It measures 3" by 1 3/4" and weighs 43 grams. It is in beautiful original condition. A belt buckle with this same silver and tortoise combination is featured on page 56 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Appropriately signed with the last Spratling mark and the eagle 30. An important and exquisite piece for the Spratling collector.

Original Watercolor painting Modernist Seascape by Harold Christopher Davies, signed lower right. From the estate of the artist and the Hoover Gallery, San Francisco. Davies' work was exhibited at the San Francisco Art Association, the Oakland Art Gallery, the Birmingham Museum, the Southampton Museum, the University of Long Island Museum, the Parrish Art Museum, the Hoover Gallery, the Haggin Museum, and the Huntsville Museum. Image 13.5"L x 17"W. Framed 21.5" L x 25" W.

Iconic sterling silver and shell brooch designed and signed circa 1951 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Tip of tail finished with a copper bead. Pin measures 2" long X 2 1/2" wide. Beautiful condition with no issues. Hallmarked WS, 925 eagle #30. Pictured in MEXICAN JEWELRY by Pack/Davis, MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carol Berke and on Phyllis Goddards' spratlingsilver.com.

From the same estate as the azur- malachite bracelet by Enrique Ledesma that I am offering, this bracelet is made up of 15 panels of faceted amethyst crystal fused in silver. This is the skill for which Ledesma is best known. His work of this nature is impeccable and unmatched by other Taxco artists. This fabulous bracelet measures 8" end to end and 1" wide. It is in excellent original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. The safety chain will need to be reattached on one side...

Large, colorful ivory and sterling Ming's Bird of Paradise pin. Ming's of Hawaii has closed and the jewelry from this store is quite sought after. The ivory and sterling pieces are particularly valuable. This wonderful pin measures 3 3/4" by 1 3/4" at the widest point. It is in fine original condition with no breaks or chips to the ivory. The sterling has a dark patina which could be cleaned if so desired by the next owner. The pin reverse is signed Ming's Sterling as shown in the photo...

Mexican Silver necklace. Heavy, multi-tiered segmented Arts & Crafts 970 silver. Signed illegibly. Ca 1940s.

Fabulous hand made sterling and #8 turquoise ring by notable Navajo silversmith Mark Chee. Active from the 1930 - 60's, he was a benchsmith for Frank Patania and is considered one of the most important Navajo silversmiths of the mid 20th century. This rare ring is a size 7 1/2 and the face measures 1 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and the spectacular stone is free of chips or cracks. Signed as shown. This is a piece to be cherished.

Enrique Ledesma was known for his stone work and this is 4 pieces of azure malachite cut into curved cylinders making their way around the bracelet. Some how over the past 50 years these stones have not only remained intact but without damage of any kind. The diameter is 2 inches and it is 1in. tall. It has a larger presence due to a deep 3/8ths of an inch width. It is 98 grams heavy which also reflects the quality of this treasure...

Reveriano Castillo worked first with William Spratling and then for Hector Aguilar. This Reveri bracelet full of tiny beads and chain link is one inch tall and 7 in. long of methodical placement of each. The weight is 58 grams of thick silver with heft. Not one dent on any of the beads. Properly hallmarked as shown and works with any wardrobe change. A true treasure.

We are offering Hector Aguilar's paper clip bracelet that has a hefty weight of 110 grams. One of the pictures show a close up of the "paper clips" spread out. It feels soft and silky with a high purity of 940 silver. It is unique in the movement as all of the rings move as you move. The piece flows like a slinky that is brand new, right out of the box. The bracelet is 1 1/8th in. wide and is 8in. long. The fit is more of a bangle fit and the actual wearable length is more like a 7in...

A fantastic sterling and azur-malachite necklace and matching screwback earrings by Taxco silversmith Enrique Ledesma. Known for his impeccable way of fusing stone with silver, this set is an astounding example of his skill. The teardrop shaped links are vertical and then horizontal. The color of the stones a beautiful mottled green. Fine original condition, the necklace is 17 1/2" end to end and 1 1/4" wide at the vertical front links. Secure push in clasp...

Smashing color combination of peridot and amethysts in this stunning sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. The center highly polished irregular shaped peridot is surrounded by 8 highly polished irregular shaped amethysts. Currently a size 6, this ring could by sized as it is plain silver in the back. The face of the ring measures 1 1/8" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones and weighs 12.3 grams. Signed as shown. EXQUISITE !!

Aquatic conch starfish shaped pendant or pin of sterling silver & volcanic obsidian designed and signed circa 1950's by William Spratling(1900-67). Pendant measures 3 1/2" long X 2 13/16" wide. Early sterling silver chain measures 21" long. Pin back & safety work perfectly. Obsidian stone is deep in color with green/gold colors flashing on the edges as pendant moves in the light. Beautiful condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. No repairs...

This is a SPRATLING STERLING SILVER and CARVED AMETHYST PIN. The Stone has a FLORAL Look and the HEAVY Sterling matches the Carving. Size is 1 1/8" X 2 1/8". STANDARD Crossover Pin and Safety Mechanism on the back. Ca. 1950 the Double Mark reads: SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO; SPRATLING/ SILVER. ADD to the SPRATLING COLLECTION. {Please note this Seller will add a jpg of the maker's mark on return from a several day business trip}.

Offered is the fabulously RARE BIGGER HAIR Negro Tobacco container produced from the mid 1940's through the early 1960's. This container is actually constructed of cardboard with tin base, and is much less frequently found, and thus, much more rare than the earlier, all-metal, and scarce-in-its-own-right, Nigger Hair container due to the greater fragility of cardboard as compared to metal, as well as the fewer numbers of cardboard containers produced...

SOLD. Ancient Auspicious Spiral Design on this mid 20th century tested sterling silver Modernist Modernism Studio bracelet with a large round bright green Jade disc charm. Odd custom made closure in that the 1 3/8" rich green jade disc is at the end of a chain allowing the bracelet to 8 1/2" then you loop it around to create a closer fit. 1.4 Oz 40 Grams weight. SOLD

Measuring 8.25 inches long, this vintage, Black Chef Spoon rest was made in JAPAN in the 1950's. Along with its jolly, wide-eyed caricature, the spoon rest features a rose-colored tulip painted on both sides and reads “SPOON- REST” in partially worn, brown lettering at the top of the chef’s hat. Note small "hanging hole" in back for display on the kitchen wall!

Very few of these pieces survive due to the high level of use they encountered. This piece has obviously not seen any use at al...

An astounding and extremely rare sterling pill box in the form of an articulated fish by William Spratling.The head of the fish opens to reveal a 1" deep compartment to keep whatever you wish. All of the scales move and make you feel sure that this fish can swim. Measuring 6 1/4" long and 2" at the widest point, it is in beautiful original condition and weighs 82 grams. It is signed with the WS script mark and eagle 30 which ,according to the spratlingsilver.com website, dates it c. 1951-56. A t...