An American who arrived in Mexico in the 1940s, opened her own workshop in 1945 and by 1950 employed about twenty five artisans*, Doris is one of the few female designers that we know of in the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry. My first encounter with her creations wasn’t until a few years into my “career” as a Mexican jewelry dealer and I was immediately captivated by the exquisite design, the impeccable craftsmanship and the quality of the materials used...

This sterling silver charm is 3 dimensional. It has wonderful detail, depicting a Cocker Spaniel dog. It stands 1 1/8" tall and is 1/2" at its widest. It has a good heft and is in excellent condition.

A really cool Art Deco Retro huge sterling silver coat or lapel pin c1930s. This 4-7/8 x 3-5/8" brooch is stamped STERLING, it weighs 28.8 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S...

RARE modernist sterling and rhodochrosite bracelet by Theodor Fahrner, Germany, c.1960's. This famed maker closed shop in the 1970's and produced a very small output of modernist designs. The substantial bracelet is made of heavy gauge silver(weighs 3 troy oz or 90 gms) and measures 7" long. Each of the 6 concave links measures 1 1/16" wide by 1" long and will fit a medium to larger wrist because of the curved links. The 6 matching stones are original and set off the textured silver...

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.

This majestic piece was designed & signed c. 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The necklace measures 16 1/2" long X 1 3/4" wide & weighs 226 grams. Originally strung on twine, the necklace has been professionally restrung on sterling silver fox tail chain. Each link is set with a turquoise cab. Excellent condition & patina. The necklace is secured with a slide in pin closure. This rare necklace was purchased from a NYC Park Av. estate...

This chunky sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet will fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist comfortably. This example is the larger version of the design measuring 1 1/4" wide. It weighs a hefty 135 grams, or 4.8 oz. Beautiful condition and patina. Slide in box clasp and safety chain are tight and secure...

This wonderful, little pin / brooch depicts a map of The Province. It reads NOVA SCOTIA in sterling silver, including the Nova Scotia Peninsula, (Nova Scotia, Canada), its bays and other bodies of water. The back has a C-catch and is marked STERLING with a maker's mark I cannot distinguish. Circa 1950's, it is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H

Description: sterling vermeil with rhinestones.

Hallmarked: Trifari with crown, sterling, des pat 137,546

Dimensions: 15/16" x 3/4"

Reference: Ball, Costume Jewelers: the Golden Age of Design, p. 112. Also advertised in Vogue in June of 1944.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links with green (possibly jade) cabochons by noted silversmith, Ed Wiener. Three dimensional design. Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" across. Marked Ed Wiener, Sterling on the bars. Toggles work fine. Fine condition. Cool Mid Century design.

Offered here are four Hector Aguilar bangles. Two are 990 silver with HA hallmarks from 1940-1945. One is hallmarked with the HA Sterling TB marks from 1943-1948. One is marked Taxco HA eagle assay 9. Each measures 2 1/2" in diameter. Total weight is 88.6 grams. All are collector quality. The 990 design is shown on p. 141 of Silver Masters of Mexico. You can wear two on each wrist or all four together - they look fabulous.

A vintage floral Arts and Crafts sterling silver bracelet by Peter Traphagen from Pasadena, California.

This hand wrought bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. Has a secure hook clasp.

Signed with a partial Traphagen on the back of each flower.

Fine condition, warm patina.

Classic design. Circa 1950s.

The "less-is-more" philosophy of modernism and the classic, for Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance, marriage of silver and amethyst come together in this minimalist by-pass ring signed by Doris Corpus Artisans. A daring, Texas-born American who decided to move to Mexico in the 1940s, Doris Smith Chamberlin had her own workshop by 1945 and her commitment to perfection and inspired design resulted in the creation of some truly exceptional jewelry...

This charming pin, made of .800 silver, is formed as a spray of delicate flowers within a wide vertical leaf. The leaf is enhanced with a textured surface. The pin is possibly Russian-made, based on the maker’s mark on the S-clasp; there is an .800 mark on the pin stem as well as what could be an Eastern European import mark. It measures 3 1/8 inches long by 5/8 inch at its widest part.

Hans Hansen sterling modernist ring

Denmark

1950

Heavy, solid, bold, architectural

Size 9 1/2

Weight - 42 grams

Face measures 1" in diameter

Hallmarked - HaH, Denmark, 925s

Excellent condition

This ring has a beautiful design and is a size 9. It is large, measuring 1 1/4" (from top to bottom). The band measures 1/4", wrapping around to display its swirly, modernist design. It reminds me of a miniature, wraparound bracelet, as the top and bottom "swirls" are not fused together. It is marked MEXICO and 925. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.

Sterling silver watch fob by George W. Shiebler. An outstanding example of the "Medallion" or "Curio Medallion" line, this watch fob is comprised of a horizontal log-like bar inscribed with the Greek letters "XAPIE" suspending five discs depicting Greek gods and goddesses. Pictured from left they are Zeus, unknown, Pallas Athena, unknown, and Mercury. The two unknown images are female and probably depict Aphrodite, Hera or Demeter...

Rare Ed Levin modernist sterling silver puzzle design bracelet

American

1950s

1" tall

Interior circumference - 5 3/4" plus a 1" opening in rear

Weight - a solid 47+ grams

Marked Levin, sterling

Very nice vintage condition