All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1449202 (stock #15539)
Referred to as the “shells” or sometimes even “snails” bracelet, Margot de Taxco’s des. 5104 is a series of fleshy, perfectly swirling repousse links that feel so comfortable around the wrist, you might take them as an extension of your body. The example at hand vibrates with that warm light only well-aged, well-loved silver acquires and the thick sterling sheet used to craft the bracelet has allowed it to mature without burdening it with the scars and blemishes of age...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1344949
Elegant hand wrought 940 sterling silver pin designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Pin measures 2" X 2". Beautiful condition and patina. Pin back and safety in fine working order. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Aguilar designs are included in the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1403222 (stock #TR1050)
An 8 millimeter square, approximately 3.0Ct cushion cut amethyst is set in the center of this 14Kt white gold ring. The center stone is encircled by 16 diamonds, and the shank is further decorated by 4 diamonds on either side. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.20Ct. The ring is a size 5 ½ and can easily be sized. Originally this ring was priced at $495.00 and we reduced the price to $425.00
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1456096
This bold sterling silver belt buckle was designed and signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling. Weighing a hefty 35 grams the buckle measures 1 7/8" X 1 3/4" & will take a 1 1/4" wide strap. Beautiful condition and patina. No dents or dings. Fully hallmarked WS TAXCO 980 on the reverse. This design is pictured on p.35 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk, p. 172 of MEXICAN JEWELRY by Pack & Davis & on p. 108 of SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall & Riney.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1356650 (stock #TR831)
A pair of stylish 1960-s 18Kt white gold and 7 millimeter cultured pearl earrings with lever backs. The front of the earrings is flower shaped with ray-like design. The high luster pearls are well matched and have light cream color.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1117548 (stock #TR693)
A very personable little critter is this 14kt yellow gold mouse pin with two faceted ruby eyes. The length of the pin is 1 ¾” including the flexible tail.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1345921 (stock #16911a)
This Victoria signed brooch is a published design in the Penny Morrill's books on Mexican Silver and it is also extremely collectable. The pattern is unique and it is made with quality workmanship. Dimensions are 2.5in. by 2.75in. No damage and very well cared for.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #43770 (stock #169K)
Spectacular Haskell! This silver-tone pendant necklace is Haskell at its best. 16" end to end, it is composed of six chains and dozens and dozens of various size prong set mirror back rhinestones in a floral-leaf three part pendant 2 1/4" wide and 1 1/4" high. Oval signature plaque on the back of the pendant.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #286348 (stock #ciner24K)
Beautiful quality and design, this is an elegant set by Ciner. Heavy gold plating and enamel with brilliant prong set rhinestones. Truly a set for the collector. Necklace measures 15" around the inside, links 3/4" wide, bracelet measures 7" around the inside with links 3/4" wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #40085 (stock #171KFX)
Five strands of unusually shaped black and gray-swirl glass beads with gold spacers. Shortest strand is 18 1/2", longest is 22". The 1 3/8" clasp is very ornate with gilt flowers and leaves and black beads and mirror back rhinestones in classic, elegant Haskell fashion. Oval signature on back of clasp.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1408825
19th century sterling creamer and sugar by Dominick and Haff, established in 1872,and considered one of the finer American silver companies. The creamer measures just a tad under 6" wide to the ends of the handles, and it is 2 1/4" high to top of handle. Both have a heavy border or scrolled designs, and ornate handles. The interiors retain some of the original gilding. Signed on the bottom with the their hallmark, sterling, and the number 438...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1970 item #1457035
Japanese mid-century sosaku hanga woodblock print by Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) titled "Winter in Aizu" from a series by the same name. Signed in black ink at the lower right and with the artist's red Kiyoshi seal above. Unlimited edition dating circa 1960s. Paper size: 11 9/16" x 17 1/8" (image: about 10" x 15 1/4). Very good overall condition and color with full margins. The print is very lightly sunstruck and there is a small faint browned spot in the center bottom by the margin...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1222132
Vintage sterling silver and leather bolo tie designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. Original braided black leather tie measures 41" long. Sterling silver carved arrow head slide is 2" X 1 1/2". Hunting figure is carved out in the center adding visual dimension. Silver arrow heads finish the piece at the braid tips. Fully signed on the back with Antonio's trade crown hallmark, ANTONIO, TAXCO, 970, eagle, MOTA, TASCO...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1401664
Created in Frank Patania's Thunderbird shop, this box is a beautiful example of handmade Zuni art. Measuring 4 1/4" X 3 1/4" X 3/4" the piece weighs 166 grams. Carved onyx, turquoise and mother of pearl are inlaid in a silver frame to form the dragonfly. The bold hinge design is often seen on Frank Patania boxes. They work smoothly. The box is in beautiful condition. Hallmarked STERLING with Thunderbird.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1301441 (stock #5723)
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre Victorian : Pre 1837 VR item #1423915 (stock #40I61-315)
An antique Georgian era gold ring with an intaglio cut stone profile of a classical youth. Early 19th century. Size: 5/8 in. ht.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1900 item #1432839
Intricate sterling silver overlay floral and border design on emerald green glass. Measure 5 1/8" high and roughly 3 1/2" wide. Silver does not appear to be marked, but it is very high quality, with much cut out work and detail...
All Items : Archives : Lost Art : Fine Art : Paintings : Pre 1950 item #1052696
Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 19" x 14" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.