One of Hector Aguilar's most iconic designs done in his signature 940 silver. Known as the Fertility Bracelet it is featured in the books "Mexican Silver" and "Silver Masters of Mexico". It measures 7" long by 7/8" wide and is quite heavy at 91.1 grams. Signed with the HA mono, 940, Taxco Mexico and the eagle stamp. It has the early style pin closure and is in good condition with no damage noted. An iconic bracelet by one of the finest Mexican Silver Jewelry artist.

These modernist earrings feature polished, irregular-shaped composite turquoise drops attached to serpentine pieces of forged sterling silver wire, secured by curled ends. They hang from commercial screw backs that are marked (and test positively for) sterling silver and are in excellent working condition. The earrings measure approximately 2 1/4 in. long. They are otherwise unmarked.

A pair of vintage sterling silver heart shaped earrings by Peggy Ackerly, (1921-2011), who apprenticed with Sam Kramer from 1943-64. Ackerly helped design and execute many of Kramer's most iconic pieces. These earrings are post 1968, when she began using the conjoined MA mark for Margaret Ackerly.

The heart shaped pieces swing on the curled vines that are attached to the ear wires. The earrings measure 7/8" across and 1" tall. Marked with her hallmark and sterling on the back of each one...

A vintage modernist pendant by noted silversmith Emily A. Day in a three dimensional design. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 1 1/2" across. Chain measures 22" long and has a secure spring clasp. Signed EA DAY, Sterling at the bottom of the pendant. Has some tarnish. Nice weight and high quality. Very unique design.

N.E. From modernist sterling silver bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

6 3/4" long x 5/8"

Weight - 26.25 grams

Marked - NE FROM, sterling, 925s, Denmark

Very good vintage condition

A sterling silver with 18K gold overlay cut out cuff bracelet in the style of Graziella Laffi. Signed Industria Peruana, JVC for the artisan, 925 and 18K. Measures 6" around with an additional 1 3/4" opening. 1 3/4" at the widest. Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches. Well made and heavy. Striking design!

John Lewis modernist sterling silver hand hammered Brooch

3" in diameter

Very good vintage condition

One of my favorite “less celebrated” early Mexican maestros, AEM (or AE Heart as he is also referred to because of the way he signs his work) had his workshop in Mexico City and he created some really nice pieces. It has been a long time since I presented something by him but this set of “mesh and bead” dangle earrings more than compensates for the gap...

This sterling silver pin is composed of a stem with four leaves, two of them with incised veins, and a stylized bulrush applied to the back. The clever bulrush design is made of curled silver wire wound around a curving silver rod. The back bears the mark of Anton Michelsen, Copenhagen, Denmark, as well as the name ‘Rougie,’ which may refer to the design or the designer, Gertrud Engel...

Plus Studio Norway modernist sterling silver and Stone Necklace

Plus Studio featured the work of Anna Greta Eker, Erling Christophersen and Tone Vigeland

24" long

Pendant measures - 2" x 2 3/4"

Weight - 43 grams

Hallmarks pictured

Excellent condition

A vintage hand wrought studio sterling silver necklace with a stone drop. Features curved links graduating in size culminating in a greenish brown mottled stone pendant. Measures approximately 19" long. Pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Interesting way that the silver wraps around the stone to hold it in place. Clever hook closure that holds securely. The stone has a hairline mark which actually shows more in the photo than in person. The stone is stable and does not move...

Margot Van Voorhies signed design # 5513 is a large bracelet measuring 1.5in. tall with a royal presence. It is an airy design but constructed with thick silver repousse and weighing in at 62 grams of heft. The length is 7.5in. There is no damage of any kind and has a natural patina. One of Margot de Taxco's best!

Being offered is a circa 1963 .970 silver (better than sterling) bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, heavy gauge modernist piece featuring square geometric links with applied pearls; tongue and box clasp with security chain. Dimensions wearable 6 3/4”. Links are 3/4" wide Marked. In excellent condition. Pearls in pictures appear to have ‘spots’ but pearls in perfect condition

A sterling silver hand wrought brooch and earrings in a lily pad design with what looks like bezel set moonstones and silver tendrils in the style of Mary Gage. Signed A & L Sterling on the brooch.

Brooch measures 2 3/4" across and 2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. The screw back earrings measure 1" across and 3/4" high. Marked Sterling on the back of one screw back. They hold securely. The set has some minor scratches and tarnish...

These earrings a slightly convex and have a diameter of 1”. They are incised with a decorative, floral display. They are marked STERLING and have good heft.

Mexican sterling silver and amethyst quartz necklace

Mid 20th century

Should fit a 14 - 14 1/2" neck

Weight - 48+ grams

Marked Sterling, Taxco

Very fine vintage condition

Sterling art deco necklace by "K&B", New York, c. 1940's. "K&B" is the logo for Karlan & Bleicher, a New York jewelry company founded in 1926 and closed in 1982. The necklace measures 16" around and the longest drop is 1 1/2" long by 1" wide. It is signed "K&B STERLING" and is in excellent condition......$9 for insured US shipping.

Monumental Antonio Pineda sterling silver [970] cut out earrings

Taxco, Mexico

Screw backs

3 5/8" long x 2 1/8" wide

Weight - 36+ grams in total

Marked with Antonio mark, eagle mark and 970

These are truly spectacular and in excellent condition

Antonio Pineda Modernist sterling silver sculptural bracelet

Taxco, Mexico

Mid 20th century

Interior circumference - 5 1/4" plus a 1" gap in rear

This well crafted and substantial bracelet weighs a hefty 68 grams

Marked with Antonio crown and Los Castillo circular mark, 970, bell cypher and Hecho en Mexico

Very good vintage condition

Vintage sterling silver and rosewood cuff bracelet designed and signed circa 1943-45 by Taxco, Mexico / American designer William Spratling(1900-67). Front rectangular panel measures 1 5/8" high. End to end interior length is 5 1/2". Gap opening is 1 1/3". The bracelet will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. 95 grams, 3.04 oz. Bracelet comprised of alternating crescents of rosewood and sterling silver surrounding the center silver rectangle...

A vintage sterling silver bracelet with 6 linked domes and floral swirls made in Denmark. Signed with JA in a shield, Sterling and Denmark.

Measures about 7 3/4" long and almost 1" wide. Has a wide hook clasp that holds securely.

Has a warm patina and some minor surface scratches.

Very well crafted. Fine example of Scandinavian silver jewelry.

An eight coin bracelet that features seven Ethiopian coins and a five (5) corona coin, Franz Joseph IV Kaiser Schiede Munze 1858. The 1 Ghersh Ethiopian coins have Menelik II on one side side and the lion of Judah with flag on the other. The Austrian coin is the center coin. The coins show signs of wear appropriate for age.

Pictured in the book "Mexican Silver Masters" by Penny Morrill on page 40, plate I-55 is this lovely and unique bracelet by Hector Aguilar. Circa 1945-1950 it features a deep purple oval Amethyst cabochon stone on the clasp with fancy and ornate silver wire links. It measures 7 1/2" long by 3/4" at the widest and weighs 42.3 grams. The hallmark is blurred but the HA mono is clear, a partial mark reads "Ster" and the rest appears to be "Hecho en Mexico"...

Round braided flower and leaf sterling pin, c.1940's. It measures 1 3/8" diameter and is signed "STERLING". Excellent condition....$7 for insured US shipping.

A simply stunning vintage Necklace by Los Castillo featuring heavy sterling repousse work in a outstanding foliate design. Measures 15 1/2" long, 1" wide, and weighs a heavy 124.5 grams. With the early linear mark of Los Castillo, Taxco, Sterling, Mexico, 116. Hook closure. Lovely deep patina that beautifully highlights the exceptional repousse work. This necklace is a true beauty!

Circa early 1940's, this is a superb slinky chain bracelet from William Spratling. It's a heavy handwrought piece, with a closed, wearable length of 7 1/2" and a width of 7/8". Classy and elegant, and feels fabulous on the wrist. Signed and hallmarked with the WS Print Circle "Spratling Made in Mexico WS", and Spratling Silver. Weight is 115.2 grams. Excellent vintage condition, collector quality. Silver tested to be 98% purity.

This ring made by Miguel Martinez is such a striking creative piece of seeing a stone an letting the rock speak. The band flows from underneath to the front to hold in the stone. The dimensions are 12.4 grams heavy and a size 8.5 which can be sized. The face is 1.25in. long and .75in. wide. This is an early piece of Miguels work and he became the principle designer of Rancho Allegre. Properly hallmarked as show. Fabulous and daring piece.

This A. Katz CoroCraft duette is called "Bill & Coo".

This famous duette has 2 bluebirds perched on 2 flowering grapevines. The birds are hand painted with enamel colors. All of the crystals have been faceted by hand. The birds are 3 dimensional giving you the sight of 2 wings on each bird. Each bird measures 1.75" high and 1.35" wide. The duette measures a total of 1.75" high and 2.75" wide.

Reference: American Costume jewelry 1935-1950 by Brunialti & Brunialti. pp. 80 & 82

This cute, sterling silver pin / brooch is a Mexican cat character. He is wearing a bowtie and has abalone (like, fur) belly. It measures 1 1/4" x 1/2" The back is marked with the #3 Assay Mark. It is also marked TAXCO MEXICO, in a circle, with JRC .in the middle. It is in excellent condition.

This silver pendant has a delicate, organic quality enhanced by dark-green enameled discs and small orbs that read as stylized buds or sprouts. The silver frame could be sterling, and is coated in some sort of translucent acrylic lacquer. The pendant is unmarked, but definitely hand made. It measures about 1 1/2 inches long by 1 inch wide. Weight: 8.3 grams

A very well crafted pair of sterling silver earrings and matching pendant, each with a prong set rose quartz stone. We especially like how the prongs are formed from folding pieces of the main parts. Pendant measures 2 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Would look nice on a chain or neck ring. Screw back earrings measure 1 3/8" high and 1 1/8" across. Screw backs are marked T2 and Sterling. They hold securely. Very nice condition, warm patina. Great modernist design.

Israeli modernist sterling silver and pearl ring

Mid 20th century

This unique and well crafted modern form weighs 14.75 grams

Size 7

7/8" tall x 1 3/8" across

Hallmarked 925, Israel with unknown artist cypher

Excellent vintage condition

Sterling vermeil lucite jelly belly with green rhinestone "Leap Frog" is 2 5/8" long by2 1/4" wide. It is in excellent condition. It is hallmarked sterling and is circa 1940. Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.

Price includes Insured USPS Priority mail.

This is a Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Tulip" Bracelet #100B. From an affluent DC suburb this GJ measues 7" in length. Compare elsewhere for almost fifteen hundred dollars......our price see below

Spratling designed this eye catching "entwined hands" buckle in the late 1940's. Measuring 5" X 2 1/4" & weighing 49 grams the piece is in beautiful condition. The back loops will accommodate up to a 1 inch strap. The buckle can also be worn as a pendant. Spratling also designed a similar "hands" necklace. Hallmarks are WS 925. A later version, (c.1965) of this buckle appears on p. 147 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill.

Minimalist design sterling pin by modernist, Betty Cooke, c.1970's. The very simple design measures 2 5/8" long by 1 1/4" wide. Signed "COOKE STERLING" and in excellent condition.....$12 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.