Sold. Beautifully chased substantial cuff bracelet marked: "S. Kirk & Son" Sterling, the mark used from 1932 to 1961, on one end and "Chrysanthemum 15-11 inside the other rounded end. Nice heft at 1.3 Oz or 38 Grams and is just under 1" wide by 7" inside which Includes the flexible 3/4" opening. Very nice preowned condition
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Properly signed Margot de Taxco by Margot Van Voorhies Carr. The construction is open backed repousse with a strong frame around the edges that make it not bendable as well as 70 grams of silver thickness. This silver is exceptionally higher than 925. The gap is 1 inch and the diameter for fit is 2.25in. The height of the cuff is 1 7/8th inches tall. This is an example without damage and is also a very rare Margot. This should be at the top of any collectors list.

A rare and unusual Hopi sterling bracelet handwrought by deceased famous Hopi silversmith Ralph Tawangyaouma, hallmarked "H" and his thundercloud hallmark with emanating streaks of lightening. An early pioneering silversmith, working since 1910, his work is distinctive for his use of heavy gauge silver and stamping both exemplified by this bracelet. Tawangyaouma died in 1972. This cuff measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/2" wide...

Often referred to as the "Spratling of Peru", Graziella Laffi needs no introduction to the knowledgeable collector of vintage Peruvian silver jewelry. Inspired by the country's rich pre-Colombian heritage which she interpreted in a mod, timeless way, Laffi's pieces are sought-after and just a pleasure to have and behold. The hand-hammered necklace at hand, oxidized and endearingly assymetrical, has four figural, sculptural charms hanging off it...

An outstanding and rare mid-century sterling, copper and carved amethyst frogs bracelet by female Mexican silversmith Carmen Beckmann. Her work is unique and highly skilled. This 6 panel sterling bracelet alternates applied copper designs and prong held carved amethyst quartz frogs.A fabulous combination of color, texture, materials and subjects. It measures 6 1/2" end to end, is 1 1/4" wide and has a pin closure and safety chain. It weighs 60 grams and is in fine original condition...

SOLD. Vintage Sterling Bangle Bracelet Collectors: A)Mexican Mixed Metals Metales; B)unsigned maybe Danecraft; C) Lunt Sterling # 72 rich ornate. First two 2 1/2" across inside each, the Lunt is 2 5/8", each approx 1/8 wide. Sold, no price, no info

Older Haskell with unusual tassel and chain attachment. The necklace has lovely, large Baroque pearls and two differing chains. The separate delicate chain with tassels can be wrapped around the front part of the necklace in a variety of configurations, or it can be used separately with another piece of jewelry. The oval Miriam Haskell mark is on the flower clasp. Necklace 22 1/2" end to end, the chain and tassels 8" end to end.

Margot de Taxco design 5149 is a rare clam shell that is 1 1/8th inches high and has a wearable length of 16 inches. The weight is 104.6 grams heavy. Margot Van Voorhies was one of the famed designers from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Her work is divine and only quality heavy repousse was used. The repousse gives it the depth and dimension that is seen on these incredible pieces of jewelry. No dents or damage of any kind. Collector quality and rare,just LOOK AT THAT NEKCLACE!

Nice old Navajo bracelet, all hand stamped, on interior also, with applied crescent shapes around the central turquoise stone set in a straight bezel. Interior measurement 5 1/2", opening 1 1/4", outside measurement 6 1/8", and 1" wide band. In good condition, with wear to surface and slight abrasions to silver, turquoise in good condition, shows matrix and smooth shiny surface. Signed sterling on interior, with initials MEG or MEL. From collection of older Navajo jewelry. The interior stam...

Measuring approximately 10 inches long by 2.50 inches high, these untouched, unused, all-original, porcelain-enameled, 1940-50s, metal signs are extraordinarily RARE pieces of Black American history-- artifacts of the "Jim Crow" era when segregation of the African American race was unfortunately, most commonplace.

These signs were found in March of 1971, inside the abandoned and decaying basement of the former Philadelphia Enameling Works factory at the corner of 13th and Vine Streets in P...

Measuring 4 inches in diameter x 2 inches in height, this colorful, French, LeBene wax tin dates to the 1950's. The lithographed tin still contains a bit of wax. It is in very fine condition with some very light superficial rubs and teeny scratches here and there to the surface of the tin. No rust! A very visually-appealing piece that displays quite well with its vivid black and yellow colors contrasting superbly with the background black.

Sterling overlay and three-dimensional stone frogs turn this Carmen Beckmann necklace into a small sculpture gallery around the neck! One of the few known to us female contributors to Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance albeit active a little later than the beginnings of the big Mexico City and Taxco workshops, she was based in San Miguel de Allende in the 1950s and 1960s and that is where she created most of her jewelry...

Measuring 6 1/4 inches high x 3 3/4 inches wide, this circa 1950's, Japan made, Polka Dot, Mammy String Holder is in very fine condition! Mammy has expected crazing to surface with two very tight hairlines that start at the backside of the piece and feather slightly toward Mammy’s two shoulders about ½ inch. At the lower base of the back is another tight hairline that remains on the back side of the piece only, not extending toward the front of the piece...

This is a magnificent sterling and Bisbee turquoise necklace and earrings set. The necklace is 17 1/2" end to end and the center dangling arrow shaped piece measures 3" long and 2" at the widest point. Each arrow from the center graduates smaller with the smallest measuring 1 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. The necklace weighs 115 grams. The earrings are screwbacks measuring 2 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. They weigh 19 grams.Both pieces are in fine original condition...

Measuring 3 /12 inches high x 5 ¼ inches wide x 3 inches deep, this early 1950’s, USA-made, plastic, Yellow Aunt Jemima Recipe Box has seen some use but remains quite visually striking and in very good condition!

Manufactured by FOSTA Products, this highly sought after piece of Black Memorabilia shows some wear to the gold lettered word, “RECIPES”, although the majority of the paint remains intact. Small paint rubs are present here and there on Aunt Jemima’s face as seen in photos...

Another Margot van Voorhies Carr masterpiece properly hallmarked Margot de Taxco and without eagle sixteen as her very earliest work had no eagle and sometimes eagle 1. This is a very early design #5161. This example is one of the finest I have found. It is extra large weighing 90 grams heavy and is taller than most at 1.5in. tall. No damage or flaws just some flecks of patina which is warm and fabulous. Collector and museum quality.

Great design by Nettie Rosenstein. Gold plated metal with composition rams head. Back of pendant has a four leaf clover design. Chain is 14 1/2" end to end, pendant and tassel is 5 1/2" long and the ram's head is 3//4" deep and beautifully sculpted.

Offered is a VERY difficult to find, Mammy or Aunt Jemima ceramic Clothes Sprinkler Bottle measuring 7" tall. My references indicate that she was made in Japan in the 1950's...