All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1202595 (stock #Quetzalcoatl)
This is a change of pace from 16in. necklaces. The Quetzalcoatl necklace is super long at an overall length of 28.75in. with the drop being 3.75in. tall and 3in. across. The silver is hand carved into 980 silver and it is silky soft to the touch. You can see the work marks on the back of this very early piece. This weighs a remarkable 128 grams heavy and the silver is 3.5mm thick. This has such presence to wear alone or add other silver with it for even a greater effect...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #23641
This summer obi is made out of soft "Ro" silk with a gold tint. The silk on the front side is in mint condition (never been used) with an antique looking silk liner. Soft and high quality obi. It comes with basting stitches all around. The design on the silk is a picture of Karuta cards with beautiful calligraphy of old “waka
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1194499 (stock #sanbrepocuff)
Sanborns heavy, deeply repoussaged and expertly carved bracelet is a mammoth 2.5in. tall. The weight is 73 grams heavy. This is another cuff in fabulous condition with no issues what so ever. I am featuring 3 fine open backed repousse cuffs in tonight's listings as the biggest ones are getting hard to get. Grab one while they are still around.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1361419 (stock #172706)
Unique and very rare is this Los Castillo 419 brooch with a built in triple bead necklace when attached to a collar. The swirl medallions disconnect (with an old spring ring push pin) so you can wear just the medallion brooches if desired. The medallions are thick and heavy repousse at 47 grams. Their length is 2in. x 1.25in. wide. The largest bead on the drop is 14mm. When laid straight the brooch is 7.75in. long. This treasure has been handled with love and is without damage.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1191244 (stock #HP/MA477)
A typical mask from far north west district of Nepal, More information on request H 35cm, wide 16 cm
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1090899
Sterling silver ring mounted with an intricate hand carved rock crystal face c.1930's signed by Frederick Fred Davis(1880-1961). The Pre-Columbian design face measures 1 inch. Ring size is 11. In their chapter on Fred Davis, Greta Pack and Mary Davis' MEXICAN JEWELRY states that "he set as jewels the little old stone carvings which were still being dug up from the fields and were plentiful at that time"...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1101952
Early 980 hand wrought solid sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Buckle measures 1 7/8" across X 1 3/4" high. Fits a 1 1/4" strap. 35 grams, 1.3oz. Spratling's earliest designs were belt buckles. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents, dings or repairs. WS 980 TAXCO. Pictured in SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall/Riney p. 108 and on spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1247572 (stock #HP/Ma532)
A powerful primitive himalayan mask , H 28cm More information on request
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1251041 (stock #spratxonekla)
We are offering a William Spratling X and O necklace that bears the earliest hallmark. The silver is so very soft to the touch being 980 pure. Condition is superb with no damage. It has been restrung and is ready for it's next 80 years of admiration. With the silver thick and weighing 158 grams, the work marks on the back tell the story of the hand made origin of this necklace. Wearable length is 18 inches long. The patina is warm and fills the hand carved recesses with dimension...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1241587 (stock #oldbigpyrea)
Mexico City unmarked Palomas earrings are the exact size that matches the bracelet also listed on my site. They are 1.25in. tall and are 1 5/8th's inches across. The back has a clip that goes over a post and are extremely comfortable while holding the birds as though in flight. The carving on the repousse top is an example of perfection with no dents or damage. This type of repousse was a folk style made famous by Matilde Poulat.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1229658 (stock #spratchaibra)
William Spratling's largest chain design is a first phase hallmark and one inch tall. Being 8in. long it is suitable for a man or a woman. The fit is like a bangle for a woman and the hook clasp does takes up some of the wearable length. There is a curve/groove running down it's center with great dimension which is accentuated with the solid silver being 7mm thick. The color is beautiful with almost pure silver of at least 980 silver weighing 130 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1940 item #510910
A beautiful sterling and carnelian Art Deco ring by Georg Jensen Denmark. I have never seen this ring offered before and believe it to be quite rare, perhaps custom made. It is a size 7 1/2 and in fine original condition. The front of the ring measures 7/8" wide and 5/8" long. Signed with the 1933-44 mark as shown. A rare period ring from Jensen.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1178791 (stock #oldmatlneckl)
Rare and old, Matilde Poulat hallmarked as shown and this piece has all the elements of why we love Matilde Poulat. The size is approximately 16 inch minimum wearable length. The drop is 3.5in. tall with the dangles. The piece is also 3.5 across at it's widest point. The medallion is not small but is not over powering either. The birds are lovely and the colors of the turquoise is warmed over time. The filigree is beautiful work and well placed...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1043753
Handmade sterling and rosewood crescent necklace designed(c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Comprised of 4 1/2"L X 1 1/2"W pendant accented with thick sterling wire wraps. The strong distinctive 12 1/2" chain fastens on one side with a snap back clasp. The wearable length of the necklace is 17 inches. Condition is excellent with normal surface wear to the wood. No chips or cracks. No dents or dings to the silver. Fully hallmarked on the reverse...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1349332 (stock #161412)
Today we have a special Matl by Matilde Poulat brooch / pendant created with droplets normally seen and then one original heart drop in the center. The hallmark is one of the oldest signatures for Matilde Poulat as shown. The pear shaped amethyst in it's center is mounted with a cut out back which is also an indicator of age. The pin is an old one and the ring is neatly hanging with a barrel hinge. Beautifully carved birds rest upon their perch. The coral is aged to an orange-ish, pink. The cora...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1940 item #319945 (stock #T 938)
Sold. Hand Made - Applied leaves, petals, granulation, stamped "Hobe" in longhand first used in 1926 and "Sterling" on pyramid shape tag. Hobe began making beautiful jewelry in France in the 19th century before coming here to continue the tradition of hand worked sterling. 2 1/4" X 1 1/2", weighing .5 Oz or 16 Grams and in beautiful pre owned condition. Sold, no price, no info available
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1342936 (stock #160110)
These earring are marked with one of Matilde Poulats oldest hallmarks. Trying to find these now is getting more difficult all the time. They are 1.5in. long and 1in. wide. They have been converted to post but the hallmark was not disturbed.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1168371 (stock #spratxobrace)
This is William Spratling's first phase hallmark presented on his x and o bracelet design. The width is .75in. and the length is 6.75in. long. Do not think this is a small piece as it is thick and weighs a hefty 93 grams heavy. The piece is crafted of almost pure silver and has a softness to the silver that is not seen today. There are patina spots in the highly magnified pictures and it is in just about perfect condition showing no repairs or cracks around the hinges. It is a pleasure to wear t...