A fabulous example of Taxco modernism by Los Ballesteros, this vintage Mexican silver and amethyst bracelet is as beautiful to look at as it is comfortable to wear. A couple of days ago I presented another creation by the same workshop and I will suggest that the two pieces are representative of their line of medium-width modernist link bracelets...

It has been a while since I offered jewelry from Peru and this is the first in a series I will be presenting in the next few weeks. Very reminiscent of the style of Graziella Laffi, the so-called “Spralting of Peru”, the figural combination brooch / pendant at hand is adorned with polychrome enamel, hand-chased details and oxidation. The colors are vibrant and the workmanship of very high quality,...

A well crafted hand wrought bracelet with five rectangular links, each with a different floral repousee. Marked B, S & G for Black, Starr & Gorham. Also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Measures about 6 3/4" around and 1" wide. Hook closure fastens securely. Has a safety chain. Great Arts and Crafts design. Lovely work.

A rare sterling silver and caged raw purple stone brooch by noted jeweler, Arthur King. Probably amethyst. Marked on the back, Sterling King. Measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/8" tall. There is a light gold wash on the silver. Has a rolling safety clasp that holds tightly. There is a small area on the edge of the stone that is a little rough, may be original. Classic Arthur King design.

Signed by Victoria who is often credited in the relevant literature with having perfected the "mixed metals" technique this big, bold combination pin / pendant brings together sterling silver, copper and brass in an Aztec Revival design. I am fascinated by the seamless marrying of the metals in "casados" pieces and Ana Nunez de Brilanti excelled in their design and crafting. Here, the round "shield" element is slightly concave and catches the light in ever-changing, fascinating ways...

Very early (1930-40's) handmade sterling silver creamer and sugar set with tray designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The set weighs 560grms. The serving tray has a handhammered finish & measures 10 1/4" X 6 1/4", 241 grms. Beautiful conditon with some very light surface scratching. Signed WS TAXCO MEXICO 925 Creamer- 3" X 4 1/2", Sugar- 3 3/4" X 4 1/2", both in beautidful condition, no dents or dings. Signed WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO, STERLING...

A rare and early first design period 980 silver bracelet by William Spratling with 6 hats alternating with rows of three balls.

Measures 7" long and 7/8" at the widest. Marked with the conjoined WS, 980 and Taxco on a cartouche on the back. Has a slide in pin closure.

The bracelet has a dark patina. There is a slight bit of stiffness to the hinges. The pin closure is tight. Has some minor nicks and scratches as seen with pieces of this age.

A true find for the collector.

This Cini sterling love birds brooch / pin is 2 1/2" x 2 5/8". It is hallmarked Cini, Sterling.

Antonio Pineda Smokey quartz love knot is shown in the book Silver Seduction by Gobi Stomberg. The mounting is made with thick silver and the faceted stone is large at 1in. tall and .75in. across. The facets are beautifully cut and the stone glows with gold sparks. The pictures in no way capture the stones fire. The pendant weighs a total of 45 grams. The chain is 19in. long and is fine quality with the hallmark on the closure...

Circa 1930's - 1940's, this easel frame is the work of Matilde Poulat / Matl. It's entirely hand-wrought and exquisitely crafted, with two beautiful repoussé birds. There is a faceted amethyst along with branch coral and turquoise and coral cabochons. It's very rare to find one of these frames which was made by Matilde Poulat, herself, in this early time frame, and this one pulls out all the stops. Measures 4 1/4" wide, 3 1/2" tall...

Modernist sterling silver and lapis lazuli ring

Bold organic design

1950

Size 7 1/2"

1 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Weight -22 grams

Unmarked

Very good vintage condition

Vintage Mexican mid century 35 grams necklace with striated melon color Jasper ball orb pendant on an elongated hand fabricated chain signed:
a stylized MS or SW in a circle with Assay #17 which is associated with Los Ballesteros and Antonio Pineda although looks like another Serafin Moctezuma mark?
The handsome peach color Jasper reminds one of the type of stone favored by Fred Davis
Just under 1" across and 1.75" from top of bail down...

Fabulous and glam clipback earrings in 900 silver with a gold wash, in Etruscan style with applied wirework and coin form drops. Marked 900. Vintage, from an estate, 1970s or earlier. 3 1/2 inches long and 1 5/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. All drops are present. Photos enlarged to show detail.

The Chi-Rho symbol dates back to the early days of Christianity and is formed by superimposing 2 Greek letters, chi (X) and rho (P), which are the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos", the anointed one, The Greek spelling is Χριστῷ...

Undoubtedly the result of artistic cross-pollination this vintage Mexican silver neck ring pendant necklace emits an intense Scandinavian vibe . Evocative of Danish modernist jewelry, it is not just the shapes that refer to it but also the choice of sodalite cabochons to accompany the warmly glowing silver. Slick, elegant, versatile - a combination which still speaks to our modern eye even though created almost a century ago...

Gorgeous sterling silver pendant accented with enamel and paste stones. The pendant is comprised of a bale set with old-European cut paste stones, suspending a circle set with 30 paste stones, surrounding an articulated central plaque covered in translucent cobalt blue enamel punctuated with a finely worked silver floral motif set with paste...

This rare find features a colorful Parrot. It measures 2" tall x 1". It features a stained glass style of a Parrot on its stoop. It is marked MEXICO with the Alia maker's mark. It is in excellent condition.

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.

Rachel Gera large and impressive sterling and garnet handcrafted necklace

Israel

1970s

Circumference - 14"

Length - from collar to bottom of center drop - 7" long

Weight - 100 grams

Marked - Hand Made, 925, Israel, Gera

Excellent condition

Known for their high quality of holloware primarily, Ingrid's remains even today one of those elusive actors in the story of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. Active in the 1930s and 1940s, as Bille Hougart reports, this retailer seems to have been the venue through which well-known maestros like Chato Castillo sold some of their creations...

Stunning vintage Antonio Pineda Modernist style bracelet featuring thick heavy silver links done in 970 grade silver set with a faceted Blue "stone" on one corner. Measures 6 7/8" long by 3/4" wide and weighing 95.3 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown Mark, 970, eagle 17, Hecho en Mexico. Light wear and tarnish but no damage noted. Secure decorative claps and safety chain. A timeless and elegant bracelet now on Sale!

Outstanding vintage Los Ballesteros Mexican bracelet in solid sterling silver...

This charming Margot de Taxco sterling silver ballerina is 1 1/8th" x 1 1/2". This item is hallmarked Sterling Made in Mexico hallmark and style #5200.

An exceptional chain link sterling silver charm bracelet with 39 charms from the 1960s. This 7" bracelet has 3/16" wide chain links and it closes with a scissors clasp. It is unmarked and tests as silver and the charms include: pixie, shamrock (enamel, Irish Dublin hallmarks for 1932, Jewellery & Metal Manufacturing Company of Ireland maker's mark (c1920-c1970)), 13 in horseshoe, 1956 automobile (Buick?), quartz/granite rock w/ brass fittings, flying bird, Prince Edward Island map (enamel), P...

The work of Mid-Century silversmith Ronald Hayes Pearson work is included in major collections at the Smithsonian Institute, the American Craft Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and many other noted museums. This unique necklace is the perfect example of why Pearson is so celebrated, and his rare work so sought after.

The pendant features a modernist raised design over a darkened oxidized background. The pendant is arched, making it three dimensional. The pendant measures 2.5" long an...

Sterling and oval tiger eye stone ring, signed WWL, c.1950's. Handmade interesting design, the front measures 7/8" long by 13/16" wide by 1/2" high. It is size 6 1/2 and is in excellent condition. It is signed "W.W.L. STERLING G.R.".....$10 for insured USA shipping.

Arne Johansen modernist sterling silver and Lapis pendant

Denmark

Mid 20th century

2 1/8" x 1"

Weight - 21 grams

Marked on verso - Denmark, 925s, AJ

Excellent condition

Vintage Mexican silver Maestro Beto is the signature on this beautifully hand chased, solid show stopper. The chain is a swirl that measures .25in. tall while the drop is a 2 1/8th in. diameter circle with a synthetic color changing stone. It shows off blue, pink and purple hues depending on the light. The weight is a hefty 57 grams and is made with thick silver. The wearable length is 16in. I have never seen anything made by Beto that was not well executed, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Vintage pine cone motif choker necklace, unsigned yet tested at least sterling silver. 3 pine cone detailed motif sections.
The secure spring ring clasp is marked STERLING, and the rest tested same. Very nice preowned vintage condition - needs polishing.
16 1/4" around interior. Mid section station is 2 3/8" across X 1 3/8". Weighs 16 gram or 1/2 ounce.

$9 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens o...

Sterling tie bar or money clip by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1938. Measures 2 1/4" long and is signed "SPRATLING SILVER MADE IN MEXICO". Has original gold wash which can be polished off. Excellent condition......$11 for insured US shipping.

The sterling silver cat & fish pin was designed by Hubert Harmon in the 1940's. Fish with hook measures 5" long. Cat head with cascabells is 1 1/2" X 1 1/2". The connecting chain is 10" long. Cat has amethyst eyes, fish with amethyst eye & amethyst tail detail. Pin back and locks work perfectly. Beautiful condition. Harmon designs are rare as he only created his Taxco, Mexico silver pieces for a very few years in the 1940's. His works are featured in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENA...

A sterling silver modernist Star of David by the Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long including the large bale and 1 3/4" across. Chain measures 24" long and closes with a spring clasp. Pendant is marked Handmade, Gera Israel and 925. Thick sterling, fine quality.

Two sophisticated sleek sterling bangles with niello by Hans Hansen and Karl Gustav Hansen. One bangle carries the Hansen script while the other (smaller one) has the Karl Gustav Hansen mark - both are stamped Denmark 209. The inner diameter of one is just shy of 2-1/2"; the other is 2-1/2". Total weight 35 grams.

Maestro Mateo is mostly known for his brutalist rings and his work spans the 1980 divide. Most of his pieces that were made after 1980 are wrought in 950 silver, which almost became the norm in Mexican jewelry during that period. Finding a ring of his from the 1960s-70s is a real treat but the excitement is even greater when one comes upon a pendant bearing his signature, and an early one at that! If my memory serves me well, this is the second Mateo pendant that I have had in all my years of bu...

Sterling silver artisan mask necklace

Made in Mexico

1930s

16" long

Center mask measures 2" x 2"

Weight - 67 grams

Marked made in Mexico and etched Mexico sterling on verso

Excellent vintage condition

This turquoise gem stoned Frank Patania Sterling Silver Bracelet is perfect for any collector. The bracelet has a 44.5 gram weight, 2 inch inside diameter, and a 1 inch height.