Pedro Castillo Mexican Silver Bracelet Necklace Er's
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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1393360 (stock #181230)
This mid-century kinetic design necklace is the work of Erika Hult de Corral.

It's a stunning signature piece which features an extra-long length of 28 1/2". Erika Hult de Corral studied at the Parsons School of Design in Paris, later on working with both Sigi Pineda and Enrique Ledesma before opening her own shop.

Moon crater balls and long tubes combine on the sides, with a centerpiece which has free swinging pendulums of varying lengths...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1392680 (stock #181215)
This pre-1948 bracelet produced by Frederick Walter Davis features nine amethyst cabochons set in repoussé silver panels with a sunrise design.

It's a beautiful piece, with oxidized recesses and amethyst gemstones which are perfectly matched in color.

Born in the U.S. in 1880, Davis moved to Mexico in 1910 and began designing and selling jewelry. Often, he designed jewelry and contracted with master artisans to produce these designs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1392090 (stock #181207)
Circa mid-century, this is a fabulous necklace and a real attention grabber. Measuring 4 3/4" wide at the top of the centerpiece, 2 5/8" wide at the bottom, it's a huge piece which lays beautifully upon the neck and frames it perfectly. The repoussé panels have silver domes graduating in size. Recesses are oxidized. Signed and hallmarked "SrC Taxco Mexico Sterling", with the eagle assay 3...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1391620 (stock #18112901)
This Antonio Pineda bracelet is a rare and stunning piece, with thick curved arcs studded with garnet beads. Absolutely gorgeous, this sleek and modernist design measures a closed, wearable length of 7 1/8", with a width of 7/8". Garnets have vivid hues and the light plays off them beautifully. Tongue in groove clasp is perfect and tight. Weight is 96.5 grams. Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, Hecho en Mexico JVL and the eagle assay 208. Collector quality.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1391515 (stock #18112801)
This early Mexican bracelet, 1930's - early 1940's, is a spectacular hand-wrought work of art from noted silversmith P. Ochoa.

P. Ochoa work is very seldom seen, and closely mirrors that of Matilde Poulat/Matl and M. Velazquez. This bracelet is collector quality.

There are five repoussé panels which make up this bracelet. The center link has a large oval onyx cabochons as the face...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1391245 (stock #18112402)
Circa pre-1940, this set of Matilde Poulat bird pins are signed with her early hallmarks. Collector quality, beautifully hand-crafted, with superb repoussé silver work, this matching pair of doves feature turquoise eyes, with one bird facing left and the other facing right. Absolutely fabulous.

Each measures 1 3/8" x 1 1/8"...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1390373 (stock #JJ3298)
A pair of Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with Tortoise Shell by William Spratling. The marks on these earrings date them to 1949-1956.

Measure 1" across. Marked on the back of one earring with the conjoined Script WS and 925.

Screw backs hold securely. Fine condition. Tortoise shell is a warm, honey brown color. Have some tarnish and minor scratches...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1390310 (stock #18110801)
Circa 1930's-40's, here is an early obsidian moth pin from Matilde Poulat.

This is a superb piece, with hand-wrought repoussé silverwork and seven dangles. Centered with a round obsidian cabochon, the stone is truly beautiful, with a glowing gold sheen throughout.

Measures 3" tall, 2 1/16" wide.

Signed and hallmarked "Matl".

Weight is 29.4 grams grams.

In excellent vintage condition. Pin closes with a roller.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1389992 (stock #18110301)
This is a spectacular bracelet from Antonio Pineda, one which is rarely seen, and a book-piece design from Silver Seduction.

Eight amethyst cabochons are set with a shadowbox effect with alternating trapezoid panels. The amethysts are gorgeous, perfectly matched in color, and the open-backed settings make them appear to glow from within...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1389873 (stock #18110101)
Hallmarks date this Hector Aguilar necklace to 1940-1948. Collector quality, this is a heavy hand-wrought piece with fifty turquoise cabochons. Stones are all original. It's a substantial gorgeous necklace with a very solid feel, and it lays perfectly upon the neck. A timeless elegant design, and a piece which works with just about any outfit and occasion. Length is 16 1/2" without the tongue portion of the clasp...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1389787 (stock #JJ3276)
An amazing sterling French Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has three large jewels in varying shades of purple and pink and one small purple stone on the other end. Not sure if they are stones or art glass. May be amethyst.

Measures 7" around the inside with an opening of 2". Can be adjusted slightly...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1389646 (stock #18102801)
Circa mid-century, this Antonio Pineda amethyst bracelet is a book piece design, known as "Architectural Cuff with Amethyst Closure".

Shown in both "William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance" and "Silver Seduction The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda", this piece is an extraordinary example of the brilliant work put forth by Antonio. It's a superb modernist cuff bracelet, sleek and chunky, and it looks stunning on the wrist. To open you simply push down on the amethy...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1389604 (stock #18102701)
With hallmarks dating 1955-1962, this bracelet from Hector Aguilar is nothing short of spectacular.

It's a hand-wrought piece, with three huge oval azurite stones separated by silver twisted barbells. The back is a long silver ID bar, with the closure tongue sliding into it. Tight, secure, perfect.

This is a book piece design, shown in Penny C. Morrill's "Silver Masters of Mexico". However, this one is quite rare, having three large stones instead of five smaller ones.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1389055 (stock #18102001)
Circa mid-century, this Los Castillo bracelet is a book-piece design, known as "Fish in Waves".

Entirely hand-wrought, with amazing detail which is second to none, this bracelet is composed of eight copper domes., each with applied silver work of two fish swimming in the waves, with their tails wrapping around the sides.

Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 3/4", and a width of 3/4". Closure is a "J" hook and eye. Original safety chain attached.

Weighs 46.6 g...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1388917 (stock #18101702)
Circa pre-1960, this necklace produced by Matilde Poulat has a generous length of 23", with a 3 1/4" wide center. There are amethyst stations on each side, with double chains continuing up the neck. The palomas sit next to a vase with turquoise flowers. Length on the center is 2 1/2".

Weight is a substantial 91.1 grams.

Signed and hallmarked "Matl Mexico 925 Patente 10966", along with the eagle assay 129.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1388351 (stock #18100801)
This Antonio Pineda wave bracelet is a spectacular masterpiece.

It's a book piece design, shown in "Silver Masters of Mexico", among others. Composed of twelve silver "waves", each of which is formed from a single sheet of heavy gauge silver.

Weighing in at a massive 202 grams, this is the ultimate showpiece that commands instant attention, compliments, and envy. It's also the largest version of this design, with a closed, wearable length of 7 3/8" and a width of 1 3/8". ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1388120 (stock #18100401)
An early design by Margot van Voorhies Carr, this necklace features a design of hammered niello hearts framed with thick raised silver edges. The centerpiece measures 3" wide and 2 1/2" on the diagonal. The side hearts alternate with silver beads, and each side finishes with rectangular silver tubes. Closure is a tight and secure tongue in box.

Measures 15" closed, wearable length.

Signed and hallmarked "Margot de Taxco Sterling Made in Mexico", with the eagle assay 16...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1388010 (stock #18100201)
This is a very rare and spectacular necklace from Hector Aguilar, hand-wrought and executed in 940 silver.

It's a stunning piece which won't fail to be noticed and looks magnificent on the neck.

It's composed of two separate pieces, one measures 1 3/4" and the other at 14", combining to 15 3/4". It's wide at just over 1 1/4". Fits more like choker because of the width, but a jeweler could easily make an extension to wear longer.

Weight is a very substantial 154.1...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1387942 (stock #181001)
Hallmarks date 1940-1944 on the superb William Spratling bracelet from his first design period. Tested to be 980, or 98% pure silver.

This is a heavy, gorgeous, luxurious bracelet which looks and feels amazing on the wrist. It's an extra large size, measuring a closed, wearable length of 7 1/2" and a width of 7/8".

Weight is 116.6 grams.

Signed and hallmarked with the WS Print Circle "WS Spratling Made in Mexico", and "Spratling Silver".

In ex...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1387217
Beautifully fluid, this hand crafted design was called the "Collar Gola" by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling circa 1948-52. Weighing 70 grams the necklace has a wearable length of 19 inches. The center element is 4" across at the top & 1 1/2" high at the center. Spratling used a subtle vermeil wash adding to the 3 dimensional effect of the design. All in beautiful condition with excellent patina. Fully hallmarked with the rare eagle # 1 & WS. Featured on p. 245 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1386913 (stock #18091401)
Circa mid-century, here is a very seldom seen book-piece design from Antonio Pineda.

Shown on page 148 of Gobi Stromberg's "Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda", this is a magnificent bracelet with a stunning modernist design. Composed of eight thick sleek rectangular links which have bezel-set carnelian gemstones, each with a silver disc rising from the center. It's a very unusual piece, and a real attention grabber. It also has a completely seamless appear...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1386689 (stock #18091002)
This brooch by Matilde Poulat features a large amethyst front and center, with turquoise cabochons and coral branches in a butterfly design with dangles.

Measures 2" tall x 1 1/2" wide. Pin closes with a rolling "C" clasp.

Weight is 11.8 grams.

Signed and hallmarked "Matl Mexico 925", with the eagle assay 129. Dates to pre-1960.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1386511 (stock #18090702)
Circa 1930's - 1940's, this bracelet is a stunner. Hallmarked simply "Silver Made in Mexico", it's a book-piece design seldom seen, originally created by Frederick Davis and shown in the Morrill/Berk book "Mexican Silver". No maker's mark on this one.

Four large amethyst cabochons with quartz marbling and natural inclusions sit between oval silver tubes with silver balls at each end. Closure is a tight and secure tongue in box.

Weight is 78 grams.

Closed, wea...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1386501
Reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright Art Deco designs this silver & stone necklace was created & signed c. 1949-52 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Weighing 100 grams, the necklace has a wearable length of 18 1/2 inches. The central element is 2 1/2" X 1 1/2". Signed on the clasp SPRATLING DE MEXICO STERLING. Both stones & silver are in beautiful condition. Clasp is tight & secure. This design is pictured on p. 242 of WILLIAM SPRATLING & THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1386465
With hallmarks dating 1940-1944, this necklace is an iconic piece from William Spratling's 1st design period.

It's very rare to see this design complete with the original five strand tubular silver necklace, and it is collector quality. The large amethyst cabochon measures 1 1/4" in diameter, and is a gorgeous stone with natural inclusions and quartz marbling. The five strand chain connects at the sides with the signature turtle back Spratling clasp.

This is a spectacular...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1386460 (stock #180709)
The Clouds is one of the most sought after Spratling designs. It is shown full page in the book WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penney Morrill. With a silver quality of 980 and weighing 132 grams it displays a rich presence. An inner diameter of 4inches which is approximately 16.5 + inches allows the necklace to fit most. The links are built on a curve and are 1in. tall. The stones are a lovely well matched and warm teal colored turquoise. There is no damage to the silver...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1386456 (stock #18090602)
This is an exceptionally rare piece produced by Antonio Pineda, with his early "Silver by Tono" hallmark which dates 1948-1953. The design speaks to the influence of Valentin Viadurreta, for whom Antonio Pineda apprenticed in Mexico City.

Entirely hand-wrought, with open-back repoussé, this cuff is a collector's dream. In excellent vintage condition, with no issues whatsoever. This can be gently adjusted for a larger or smaller fit, but should be done by a professional jeweler.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1386399 (stock #18090501)
Pre-eagle, circa 1930's-early 1940's, this necklace is a gorgeous statement piece.

It's entirely hand-wrought, with a center medallion measuring 4" wide. It's studded with tiny silver beading, and the oxidized background provides great depth and dimension.

Closed, wearable length is 15 3/4"". Centerpiece is 4" x 2".

Weight is 66.7 grams.

Hallmarked "Sterling Taxco Mexico", with a design # 15.

In excellent vintage condition, with a beautiful ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1386360
Circa mid-century, this parure is an extremely rare design from Margot van Voorhies Carr / Margot de Taxco.

The original design drawing is shown in the Penny C. Morrill book "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork".

The necklace consists of three tiers alternating with two round button links, and a thick chain on each side with a ball tassel on one and a hook on the other. This is original to the necklace. You can see this same chain and ball closure on the M...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1386285 (stock #180907)
This spectacular necklace is the work of Matilde Poulat, produced before 1960.

A true statement piece which drapes perfectly upon the neck, measuring about 17" closed wearable length, with a width just over 1 1/2". Composed of thirteen panels studded with pyramidal amethysts and turquoise stones, all original, with a tight and secure tongue in box closure.

Signed and hallmarked Matl Mexico 925 Patente 10569 M Reg 142093, along with the eagle assay 129.

Weight is ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1385573
An elegant Art Nouveau silver brooch depicting a maiden smelling a rose. She is surrounded in a bower of climbing roses and enclosed in a frame of whiplash curves typical of French Art Nouveau. The clasp is marked for silver and bears the maker's mark of Fernand Boursot, who opened shop in Paris in 1894. THe brooch could be converted to a pendant with the addition of a bail at the top or a pair of bails and a split chain at the upper corners.
  • France, ca 1895.
  • Excellent condition; ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1384915
Heavily hand carved, this vintage sterling silver necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Weighing 140 grams the necklace has a wearable length of 18 inches. The center panel is 1 3/8" high. Professionally restrung on sterling silver fox wire chain the necklace is in beautiful condition. Pictured on p. 167 of the museum catalog WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill. Also pictured on Phyllis Goddard's spratlingsilver.com....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1384460 (stock #JJ3189)
A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Looks like rows of randomly placed flattened pebbles. Curved for a multidimensional effect. Measures about 2 3/8" across and 1 1/2" high. Hand signed © Ruth Berridge, Handmade Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. This piece is from her estate. Classic Ruth Berridge design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1384227
This hand crafted silver box was designed & signed c. 1940's by renowned artist Hubert Harmon during his short time in Taxco, Mexico. Weighing 265 grams or 9.4 oz. the piece measures 5" long X 3" wide X 1/2" deep. The hand carved amethyst stones & silver are in beautiful condition. Harmon's sense of humor & whimsy are evident in this design where he uses his trade mark "bare feet with wings" along with the face & body of an angel & a carved amethyst star in the sky above. An informative section ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1383690
With articulated detail & dimension this exceptional 980 sterling silver piece was designed & signed circa 1930's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Weighing 110 grams of near pure silver the necklace has a wearable length of 17 inches. The serpent pendant is 3 1/4" long X 2 1/8" across X 1" high. In mint condition with a beautiful patina that only comes with age. Hallmarked 980 WS TAXCO. This necklace design was included in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1382671
Intricately constructed of sterling silver & stone this piece was designed c. 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Measuring 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" the pin weighs 40 grams. This design was included in the museum exhibit William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance & is pictured on p.97 of the museum catalog by curator Penny Morrill. Also pictured on p.48 of Mexican Silver by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. Rarely seen on the market this museum piece is included in the perma...