William Spratling signed chain necklace is an early first phase masterpiece design. The necklace has a width of one inch and 5mm. thick. This beauty is fluid in it's motion and lays like a dream. It has a wearable length of 17.5in. The weight is 315 grams of almost pure silver which shows up as a very white silver. The ridge down the center of the chain adds great depth and dimension. No damage or flaws...

Circa 1930's, this glass pitcher was used for water & advertises a mark of absinthe called L'Oxygenee. They were one of several companies that continued to make anise-based drinks even after France made absinthe illegal in 1886. Upon ordering absinthe, the customer would be given a glass with a special slotted spoon, a sugar cube & a pitcher of water. The absinthe was poured over the sugar cube into the glass & then diluted with the water...

Rafael Dominguez...what can I say? Extraordinary, casa bells with old hallmarks of 980 almost pure silver. A true treasure of hand chased silver with the dimpled ball in the centers and a heft of 80 grams. The chain is true and correct with the spring ring as many of his pieces were fitted in this manner. The drop with the bells is 1.5in. tall and a wearable of 17in. long. Safely strung on silver chain with no dents or damage. Simply fantastic,just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

"Double V" handmade sterling silver pin designed (c.1940) and hallmarked by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). Measures 2 1/2" X 1 7/8". Weight 26 grams. Carved silver brooch with applied sterling balls. Pin back and safety work perfectly. Beautiful original condition. No dents, dings or repairs. Pictured in SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill p. 94.

The river of life cuff signed by William Spratling is an iconic design with phase 1 hallmarks. The patina is naturally warm and the height is 1.5in. The weight is a very heavy 147 grams that screams quality. We have a 1in. gap and a 2.25in. diameter that fits most. There beads do reflect glare in these photos. The hallmark is authentic with a double strike to the north / northeast on the conjoined WS. The condition is without damage and collector quality.

Very early handmade sterling silver pin designed and signed (c.1930's) by Taxco, Mexico artist WILLIAM SPRATLING (1900-1967). Measures 2 inches across. Spratling used this eagle head on many of his designs including wood and silver boxes. Pictured on the informative website www.spratlingsilver.com. Excellent condition with no dents or dings. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. $8.50 US Priority Mail shipping with insurance.

We have here 7 very thick, hand chased silver medallions weighing 81 grams heavy. The balls are open backed repousse. I know when you see the back of this piece it is very old with work marks and feels like a piece of history in the hands. The hallmark is worn but you can read 980 MEXICO. It has a wearable length of 18in. The center piece is 2 1/8th inches long and 1.75in. at it's widest point. The other medallions are 1.75in. long and 1in. at the widest point...

This is an early signed Tobias, open backed, and repousse cuff that is 3.25in. tall and weighs in at 84 grams. This is one of the largest examples in over all size and in the depth of the flowers repousse that can be found. The patina is dark and natural. No repairs or cracks in the depth of the sprawling flower motifs. The carving on the tops of the floral repousse is exquisite. Fits an average wrist and tapers to accommodate for size up the arm making it a comfortable fit...

Three vintage sterling silver hinged pill boxes designed and signed circa 1920-1930's by Mexico artist Frederick Davis(1810-1961). Boxes measure 1 1/8"L. X 3/4" X 3/4"H. 2 are topped with a turquoise stone. 1 is topped with a Mexican opal. Each box is hallmarked on the bottom. All are in beautiful condition. Available separately at $250.00 each. Fred Davis designs are part of the the newly installed permanent 20th Century Mexican Silver Collection at LACMA- Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Today we have a rare William Spratling tulip necklace that is approximately 17in. long. The drop is 2 in. tall and the amethyst tulips are a lilac in color and with striations of crystals inside the well cut stones. The neck chain is 4 strands of tube beads which lead to the turtle clasp that hooks off and on to get in and out of the necklace. The condition is excellent with no dents or damage and this treasure has been professionally re-strung as 70 years of age had broken the strands...

Pair of Famille Rose Bamboo & Flower Bowls Marked with Republic Seal, circa 1940's

The bowls are 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) tall, and 5.1 inches (13 cm) in diameter.

They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except manufacture defect of polished surface at one area that used to have chirography (as seen in the photos).

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Vintage 1930's sterling silver ostrich brooch designed and signed by Mexico artist Frederick Davis(1880-1961). The pin measures 3 1/4" tall X 2 1/8" wide. Notice the hand hammered repousse work in the tail feathers. Beautiful condition with excellent patina. No dents or dings. Clasp and pin on back work perfectly.

Made by hand this solid sterling silver sword form letter opener was designed and signed (c.1940's)by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Measures 6 1/2 inches X 2 1/4" and weighs 36 grms, 1.3 oz. Beautiful condition with some wear at the tip. No dents or dings. Signed HA TAXCO 940. This piece is pictured on p. 41 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill.

William Spratling made this "pillows" design in his first phase of beginning his adventure in bringing back the silver industry to Taxco and it is appropriately hallmarked as shown. It is long enough for a man or woman with a slouchy bangle fit of 8.25in. The links are one inch high. It is built with a heft of 82 grams of almost pure 980 silver. Most of these examples have damage to the small balls that sit on the very top and very bottom all across the length of the bracelet...

Early, iconic amethyst and 980 sterling silver ring designed and signed circa 1930's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Ring size 5. The bezel set stone measures 3/4" across. Five silver beads accent either side of the frame. The rich purple color of the amethyst is beautifully veined with natural inclusions forming eye catching patterns adding depth. The stone is in perfect condition with no chips or cracks. Silver in excellent vintage condition with normal surface wear. ...

1940's handmade sterling silver tea strainer designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Strainer measures 5" X 2 1/4". Marks on each handle read: 980 TAXCO WS. 50 grams, 1.07 oz. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Insured shipping included.

Fine grouping of sterling silver nautilus footed bowls designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Measurements in diameter X height- 6" X 3", and 4" X 2". Excellent vintage condition with some surface wear - no dents or dings. Each is handmade of heavy gauge sterling silver with rolled edges and 3 applied conchshell shaped feet. Each correctly hallmarked. Similar bowls were featured in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and a...

Hallmarked with an early mark of cursive authentic Matl and a 990 for silver content is this coiled snake designed by Matilde Poulat. The length is 7.75in. and the width is almost one inch. The weight is 70.1 grams. The coils are spaced perfectly with none disheveled. It lays beautifully and feels smooth on the wrist. Matl's snake is one of her most iconic designs. This is an old one and it is collector quality, free of any damage and has been well loved and cared for through out it's life time...