All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #168366 (stock #T 374)
Bracelet: Sterling Pre Columbian Motifs deeply incised, engraved, chased into a 2.5mm thick silver bracelet marked: "SH" "Taxco Mexico" "Sterling 925 and Assay "3" by a listed Tasco silversmith. Heft: 1.5 oz or 43 Grams on Postal Scale. 7.25" inside X 5/8" wide. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #168176 (stock #T 373)
Sold. Ultra Modern Abstract Cross Pendant Marked: "Orb Sterling" for Otto R. Bade who in the 1940's was foreman for Frank Rebajes, then bought Rebajes equipment in the 1950's. The earlier pieces are Without Stones. Small:1 1/9" X 5/8" wide. In perfect condition.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #167783 (stock #T 368)
SOLD. Pre Colonial Motifs are hand cut on Unsigned Octagon Shape Sterling Pin Pendant with Malachite Rectangle Stone topped with at least 14K Gold Native American (Mexican, Central or South American) idol and Hand Made Chain (24"). Both pieces marked 925. Pin: 1.5" X 1.5". SOLD
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1910 item #167345 (stock #T 363)
Turn of the Century Coral Art Glass Rectangular "C" Sash Pin Acid Etched Brass with Art Nouveau Motifs of Cat Tails, Peonies, Lotus Flowers, floral, foliate and 3 oval Coral Color Mottled Glass Cabochons in Excellent Condition ! 3" X 1 1/2"
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All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #167191 (stock #625)
An English Sterling Silver Sugar Caster; assayed in Birmingham, 1915, with a maker's mark of "D & F". Weight 3.8 Troy ounces; height 6.5". Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #166980
Beautiful pair of ornamented sterling cuff bracelets by Los Castillo. It is rare to find a pair such as these and they look wonderful worn together. They measure 5 1/2" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening so 6 3/4" total, and are 5/8" wide. They are in fine original condition and signed and numbered for Los Castillo as shown. A great set of bracelets.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #166781 (stock #596)
A Pair of English Staffordshire Dessert or Cake plates from the Early 19th Century (1840-1850).Dimensions 9" in diameter x 1" high. Possibly Rockingham or Ridgeway, but no marks (see picture. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #166272
This is the "ARCHITECTURAL CUFF WITH AMETHYST CLOSURE" by Antonio Pineda. It is featured on page 201 of the catalogue from the exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE - MAESTROS DE PLATA ,currently in Los Angeles. They date it c.1950-55. Very bold lines and design, this bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 1 3/8" wide at the widest point in the front. It opens and closes by pushing in the amethyst...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #166263
Beautiful streamline mid-century modern necklace and matching bracelet by Taxco silversmith Sigi Pineda. Best known for his 1950's strong designs, this set is a great example of the stylish simplicity of the times. The necklace opens and closes with a secure push in clasp in the back and is hinged on both sides...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #165644 (stock #593)
A Wedgwood Hand Painted Cabinet Plate. The Center has a Green Band Surrounding Flowers. It has the Wedgwood Imprint and "GTI" and the words "A Durer" It is circa 1880 and is 10.25" in diameter. There is some wear and a very slight hairline.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #165315
An absolutely fabulous azur-malachite and silver pin by William Spratling. Surely one of his inspired Alaskan north star designs, this pin has a center stone of azur-malachite with 7 silver stars randomly fused into the stone. The stone is held in a frame of silver stars. This is a large pin measuring 2 1/2" by 2 1/8" and weighing 33 grams. It is in pristine original condition and signed for William Spratling with the c.1955-67 mark as shown in the photo...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #164697 (stock #TCR869)
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A superb Bizen Yaki Okimono of an Okoze (stonefish) by ceramic artist Takahashi Satoshi (b. 1934) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The features of the beastly creature are very well defined, with each spine accentuated by the natural color of the flame, giving the stonefish a realistic appearance. It is 12-1/2 inches (32 cm) long. Satoshi apprenticed to Kanashige Toshiuemon, has been the recipient of numerous awards and currently resides in Okayama prefecture...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #163906 (stock #330)
A Staffordshire Figure of a Couple (possibly a married couple)with a Dog; mid-19th Century. Dimensions 14" high x 9" wide. Some wear, but in overall good condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #163888 (stock #T 340)
Vintage Unmarked Unsigned No Stone Arts & Crafts Bow or Celtic Brooch Pin that tests at least 925. Has Heft for it's size of 1 3/8" X 1 1/8". Very good condition with just a little wave to pin stem. Rich Silver with plenty of patina in crevices.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #163733 (stock #T 339)
Sold. c 1950 Felch & Co. Parent Company of Danecraft: 2 piece Rose Motif small Brooch and Earring set. All 3 roses are 7/8" in diameter. The Earrings which have more patina are just marked sterling, whereas the pin is marked Sterling CFo. Very Nice Condition, no damage, no repairs.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #163121
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #163120
An outstanding sterling and azur-malachite bracelet by Taxco silversmith Enrique Ledesma. This work is what he is best known for- fusing silver with stone in an impeccable manner. Each panel is triple hinged and tri-faceted. Cutting stone in this manner requires spectacular skill. This bracelet measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is 1" wide. It weighs 109 grams and is in excellent original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #163118
Very early, c. 1930, silver fish pin with a turquoise cabachon eye by Taxco artist Fred Davis. This pin is featured on page 80 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. One of his most famous pieces, this pin measures 3" by 1 1/8" and is in fine original condition with a great patina. It is signed for Fred Davis as shown in the photo. A wonderful pin!