SERAFIN MOCTEZUMA 980 PIN - COPIED SPRATLING

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #156972
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Silver dragon head pin copying that of William Spratling by Serafin Moctezuma, Mexico, c.1950's. Much to the annoyance of Spratling, Moctezuma copied his designs, including the mark "SM", which when turned upside down, looks like a stylized WS, similar to that of Spratling. This great little Mayan dragon head, stands on its own and is quite charming. The pin measures 1 3/8" long by 1" wide. It is signed "980 SM TAXCO" and is in excellent condition. Hard to find.....$8 for USA insured shipping ... Click for details

EARLY TAXCO STERLING PIN - MEXICO

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1940: item #156964
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Beautifully textured hand made early sterling bird pin, Taxco, Mexico, c.1930's. This lovely bird's head measures 1 5/8" long by 1 1/4" wide. Has a separate silver back with a "c" clasp. It is signed "TAXCO 925" and is in excellent condition......$10 for US insured shipping & applicable NY tax.

STERLING MEXICAN RING - MASSIVE - c.1949

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #156609
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Classic Mayan design sterling ring for very large finger(approx. size 16 - too big for ring sizer), Mexico, c.1949. Heavy gauge, hand made, and massive silver ring(15 gms) measures 7/16" wide. Ring is signed "A.L. STERLING TAXCO 925 3(bellamrk)". Beautiful design, excellent condition......$10 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.

AMETHYST SILVER PIN - MEXICO - c.1939 - large

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1940: item #156100
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Gorgeous Rancho Allegre style silver and cabochon amethyst pin, c.1939. Large heavy gauge silver pin measures 3" by 1 3/4" and has decorative applied silver design with 7/8" dark cabochon amethyst at center. Signed "SILVER MEXICO", it is in excellent condition......$9 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.

LOS CASTILLO PLACE CARD "EISENHOWER/HAGERTY"

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #155395
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RARE OFFERING:Presented for sale is a historic place card holder for James Hagerty at a meeting between President Eisenhower and Lopez Mateos in the Hotel El Mirador on Feb.19,1959, hand made by Los Castillo, Mexico,1959. Hagerty was the Press Secretary for Pres. Eisenhower. The placard reads:"CENA PRESIDENTES LOPEZ MATEOS-EISENHOWER EN EL HOTEL EL MIRADOR ACAPULCO,GRO. 2-19-59 SR.JAMES C.HAGERTY". Signed, "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO" on the bottom, the piece is in excellent condition. Apparantly, Los C... Click for details

HECTOR AGUILAR SILVER RING-RARE & EARLY-1940

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1940: item #153878
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Wonderful rare silver ring by Hector Aguilar, Mexico, c.1940. Intricate design, the center measures 3/4" tall by 5/8" wide and is size 5 3/4. Beautiful signature behind front of ring is simply "HA". Excellent condition......$13 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.

RARE W. SPRATLING OWL FIGURE

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #148481
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This whimsical owl figurine by William Spratling, ca. 1950's, is indeed rare, and has not been found in any of the reference books on Mexican Silver. Made of a number of separate pieces of silver, the head, shoulders, wings and feet are shaped and engraved, over an onyx body. It stands 4"H x 6" circumference.

HECTOR AGUILAR DESIGN MACAW PIN

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #148411
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This beautiful Macaw pin is based on a Hector Aguilar design of the 40's, and identical in quality and craftsmanship. It is illustrated on page 137 of Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny Morrill. Made of heavy-gauge, embossed sterling, as marked, and 4" L x 2 1/4"W. Excellent condition.

JF Mexican 925 PENDANT { SKY BLUE ENAMELS

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1970: item #144524

This is a Mexican STERLING PENDANT with SKY BLUE ENAMELS. The size is 1 5/8" x 2 7/16" including the 6 Drops at the Bottom. Marked on the back: 925/ JF/ STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO/ Eagle Logo. Date this One circa third 1/4 of the 20th Century. MEXICO STERLING Buyers will recognize the JF mark but this Seller is unable to reference this Maker Specifically at this moment. Excellent Condition and Craftmanship

Enrique Ledesma Necklace & Earring Set

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #144460
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An unusual design by Enrique Ledesma, whose trademark technique is the flawless matching of stone to silver. Ranked among the leading Mexican silver designers, Ledesma worked with Spratling and Los Castillo until he opened his own taller in 1950. This concave link, unbacked necklace, measures 15" long. The links are 1/2" wide. The earrings are 2" long.