Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1955 sterling silver coffee & tea set by Hector Aguilar, of Taxco, Mexico. This rare grouping features entirely handwrought bulbous form pieces that include a teapot, a coffee pot, sugar & creamer; INcREDIBLE matching tray with carved wooden handles...

Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1963 sterling silver box by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely handcrafted rectangular heavy gauge silver lid covering a carved Mexican wood box. Dimensions: 4 1/4 inches long by 3 1/4 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

Being offered is a rare circa 1963 sterling silver dinner bell by renowned silversmith Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Scarce handcrafted bell featuring three cone shaped bells with applied decorative bands; supported by pierced stem handle with a tiger eye carved turtle finial. Dimensions: 3 3/4 inches tall x 2 inches diameter. Marked. In excellent condition. The sound is that of a sleigh with bells on s snowy night,

Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling coffee/tea set by maestro silversmith Tango Aceves, of Taxco, Mexico, heavy gauge set featuring a modern bulbous form, boasting carved wood cylindrical handles on the teapot, cream jug and serving tray. Includes the teapot (holds 8 fluid ozs.) op sugar, creamer & serving tray...

Being offered is an exceptional, early and rare, early circa 1943 sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought bowl featuring three applied half domes surrounded by an incised and oxidized pattern near the rim. Dimensions: a large 10 inches diameter by 4 inches tall. Marked as illustrated in photo. Weight just shy of 17 ozs. In excellent condition.

Being offered is a superb circa 1960s sterling silver champagne/wine/ice bucket made by Tane Silversmiths (the Tiffany of Mexico) of Mexico City, Mexico. A heavy gauge ice bucket decorated with hand chased Aztec - pre-Columbian motifs; with carved turquoise warrior mask motifs at opposite sides. Dimensions: 8 inches tall by 8 1/4 inches diameter. Marked. In excellent condition. Weight a hefty 47 ozs.

Being offered is a circa 1968 .970 silver necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Necklace designed as a stylized and 3 dimensional sculptural fish skeleton; tongue & box clasp. Dimensions: 16 1/2 inches neck size. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. Truly remarkable design and construction. Necklace was featured in the 2008 Antonio Pineda exhibition at the UCLA Fowler Museum

Being offered is a superb circa 1970 sterling silver pitcher made by Tane Silversmiths (the Tiffany of Mexico) of Mexico City, Mexico. Heavy gauge bulbous form fluted pitcher decorated with an alternating gilded vertical ribbed pattern; stylized handle and a gilded motif above the circular base. Dimensions: 10 inches tall including handle x 4 inches diameter x 7 inches from handle to spout. Marked. In excellent condition. Great weight 30 ozs.

Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver tray frame by Los Ballesteros of Taxco, Mexico, handwrought tray adorned with malachite inset on the rim. Dimensions 10 1/8 inches long 7 1/8 inches wide. Marked. In excellent condition. Heavy gauge silver. Superb tray! Weight a heavy 15.2 ozs.

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1928 sterling silver tea and coffee service by Reed & Barton of Taunton, Massachusetts. Incredible Art Deco period set in a geometric design, including the matching tray...

Being offered is a rare and early circa 1955 sterling silver and wood salad serving set made by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico; handcrafted salad set made of carved wood with incised lines and silver striated bands on the handles. Dimensions: 12 1/2 inches long. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

Being offered is an exquisite circa 1960 .970 silver (better than sterling which is 925 parts per thousand parts) necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, comprising heavy silver gauge curved concave, hollow links decorated with six incised silver wrap around straps; tongue and box clasp. Dimensions wearable 14"; 3 1/4" link to link. Marked. In excellent condition. Great substantial weight. Laurenstanley has never seen this Pineda motif...

Being offered is a heavy circa 1950 sterling silver tray by Sanborns, of Mexico City, Mexico, entirely handwrought rectangular shaped tray fromed from a sheet of heavy gauge silver; resting on four domed feet, perfect for a dresser, for appetizers, olives, a luxurious soap dish etc. Dimensions: 7 inches long by 5 inches wide by 1/4 of an inch tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Great silver guage…..heavy 7.5 ozs.

Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver serving set by Sanborns, of Mexico City, Mexico, handwrought heavy gauge silver pie server and serving fork decorated with engraved aztec roses and stylized motifs on the handles. Dimensions: 10 1/2 inches long by 2 3/4 inches wide. Weapon like weight 8 ozs. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

Being offered are a pair of circa 1967 sterling silver salt and pepper shakers by renowned silversmith Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Shakers in a triangular design with pierced Star of David spouts and Star of David also applied in a stylistic motif on one shaker, Dimensions: salt and pepper 3 inches high x 1 3/8 inches wide trisngulsrly. Marked. In excellent condition.

Being offered is a large handwrought silverplate circa 1968 pitcher made by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico. This handmade modernist pitcher featuring mother of pearl applied inset on stylized body and large curved handle. Dimensions are 9 1/4 inches tall by 8 1/2 inches across the handle. No monogram. Marked. In excellent condition. Incredible pitcher!

Being offered is a rare circa 1940 sterling silver Nautilus motif bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Masterfully Handwrought silver bowl with three conch shell legs. Dimensions: 7 inches diameter at the rim x 4 inches tall. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

Being offered are a rare circa 1957 pair of sterling silver candlesticks by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Pair of handcrafted candlesticks in a tapered swirl design rising from a silver dish. These were only made for about two years, beginning in 1957. Dimensions: 2 3/4 inches tall by 3 1/2 inches diameter at bottom. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.