Geometric & seductive in design this rare sterling silver and onyx necklace was designed and signed c.1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda(1919-09). Necklace measures 16 1/2 wearable inches long and 1/2" wide. 78 grams, 2.8 oz. Comprised of 34 hand carved bezel set stones with silver ball accents. Beautiful vintage condition. No chips or cracks to stones. Slide-in clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked on clasp...
Being offered is an exceedingly rare, arguably one of a kind, circa 1955 handmade .940 silver (better than sterling which is .925) bracelet designed by Hector Aguilar of Taxco, Mexico. Comprising heavy gauge links connected with three individual bands of silver. Dimensions: 8 inches long. Each link measures 3/4" x 1/2". Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Great weight. Handwork is stupendous.
This is an antique Scottish silver pebble florette pin that is 2 1/4” in diameter and is heavy and really well made. The stones are MONTROSE grey striped banded agate, carnelian and bloodstone and the center piece is brandy colored cairngorn stone that is hand cut. The setting is really heavy and thick and you can tell this was hand wrought. The stones are arranged in a geometrical pattern fitted into a circular brooch...
Being offered is an exquisite circa 1950 sterling silver brooch by William Spratling for Conquistador, of Taxco, Mexico; Large silver plaque inset with azurmalachite and highly stylized silver swirl ends. Dimensions: 3 3/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Superb design and construction...
Hans Appenzeller sterling silver cuff bracelet
The Netherlands
1970s
Interior circumference 5 1/4" with a rear opening of 1 1/4"
2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
This solid and well crafted bracelet weighs a hefty 76 grams
Marked Appenzeller, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
Rare, sculptural 3 dimensional sterling silver pin or brooch signed (circa 1930's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Frederick Davis. Hand hammered, formed and assembled piece by piece this wearable work of art measures 3 inches across X 2 1/2 inches high. Pin weighs 1 oz., 28grams. No dents dings or repairs. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Signed on the reverse FD SILVER MEXICO.
This dramatic choker necklace of sterling silver and applied copper has a Southwest feel, combining both Mexican and Native American design elements. The individual angular panels feature applied wires formed as spirals with silver beads at the end; the dangling curved panels bear applied fan-like copper designs. The necklace is completely handmade, down to the bands connecting each panel and the rings that suspend each pendant...
Rare and beautiful 970 silver and aventurine bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda.This is a wonderful mid-century design, one that I have not seen before. Measuring 7" aroung in the inside when closed, it is 1" wide in the center and gradually tapers to the back. Hinged and opens and closes in the back with a push in clasp and original safety chain. Weighing 73 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed with the Antonio crown, eagle 208 JCL Taxco and 970 as shown in the photo...
Made by Margot Van Voorheis this necklace proves that not all great things come in big packages. The workmanship is complicated to say the least. The entire 15in. chain is composed of the tiniest granulated beads which are then channel set throughout with each links length measuring 3/16th of an inch. Nine perfect teardrop dangles are the center piece attracting much attention and the drop is 1in. tall and 2.75in. across...
Grand yet minimal sterling modernist necklace by BETTY COOKE, c.1960's. Three demi circles set vertically with different finishes and linear markings are constructed within a framework of flexible silver tubing. The necklace measures 13 1/2" long and the bottom demi-circle measures 2" wide by 1"+ wide. The lock and the back of the top and bottom demi-circle are signed "COOKE STERLING".......$25 for insured US shipping.
Modernist sterling silver and deep amethyst cabochon ring
Finland
1973
Size 8
Stone measures slightly under 1" in diameter
Weight - 27.50 grams
This is a dynamic and substantial ring with great presence
Hallmarked with the national mark, 925, Turku, U7 [1973] and Made in Finland
Very good vintage condition
Beautifully detailed, this delicately hand forged sterling silver necklace and earrings set was designed by Frederick Davis in his very early years living in Mexico City. The necklace measures 16 1/2" long. The central "mask" is 3/4" high. The earrings are also 3/4" high. The Fred Davis FD hallmark is on the necklace clasp. At some point in later years the earrings were converted to posts and are no longer hallmarked. The set is in beautiful condition with unpolished patina...
Rare sterling double layered biomorphic shaped cuff by New York Modernist Ed wiener. This is his early work and a design rarely seen. Measuring 5 " around in the inside plus a 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 7/8" at the widest point and weighs 63 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Molds perfectly on the wrist and looks spectacular.
Graziella Laffi sterling silver cuff bracelet
Peru
Mid 20th century
Interior circumference - 6 1/4" plus a 1" rear opening
2" tall
Weight - a substantial 72 grams
Marked G Laffi, Peru, 925
Excellent vintage condition
Being offered is a rare circa 1942 sterling silver and cabachon amethyst bracelet by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early piece by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco Silver ateliers. Handwrought links with bezel set amethyst cabochons & alternating domed silver motifs. Tongue & box clasp. Dimensions: size 7 1/2 inches, links are 1 1/4 inches wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
Puig Doria modernist sterling silver necklace
Spain
1960's to 70's
Pendant measures 3" x 3"
Necklace should fit a 14" neck
Weight - 105 grams
Marked Puig Doria, Spain, 925
Very good vintage condition
Rare silver PALM TREE pin by Fred Davis, Mexico, c.1930. Measures 2 1/8" high by 1 3/4" wide. Solid back with the original "C" clasp and of very good weight. Signed "MADE IN MEXICO FD SILVER" and is in excellent condition......$23 for insured shipping.
One of the best and largest silver pins by Hector Aguilar, Mexico, c.1948. Beautiful repouseed floral pin showing play between oyxidized deep lines and shiny surface silver. Very large, it measures 3 1/2" long by 3 1/4" wide. Signature is unusual showing eagle mark(not usual bellmark), one of the earliest dies ordered from Germany - "eagle mark 940 HA TAXCO". Excellent condition and just breathtaking......$19 for insured USA shipping plus NYS residents pay sales tax.