Catalog: Sold Items: Estate Jewelry: Silver (405)

A superb and rare hand hammered sterling pin with a center carnelian by New York studio artist Sam Kramer. Three dimensional and sculptural, the center piece looks very much like a propeller. One almost expects it to twirl. This pin measures 2" diameter and is in fine condition with the exception of a slight bit of solder at the base of the pin stem. I have included a photo of the area. Unless called to ones attention, it is not noticeable and in no way detracts from the pin...

YEOW!! This is one incredible bracelet. Spectacular design and construction, the pictures tell everything. The eight panels are all triple hinged and move.There is a secure closing push in clasp. It measures approximately 6 3/4" in the inside of the bracelet.It is hard to get exact because it is rounded and fans out. It is a full 2 3/4" wide and weighs an amazing 221 grams. It is signed SILVER MADE IN MEXICO so is c. 1940 as there is no bell or eagle mark...

Fabulous bold, strong design in this sterling pendant and matching earrings by American studio artist Henry Steig. Circa 1950, the pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" at the widest point. It is one continues piece of silver including the bail and hangs on a sterling chain original to the piece. This is a solid, heavy pendant, weighing 40 grams including the chain.The jumpring has been replaced. The earrings are screw back and measures 1 1/4" long and 5/8" at the widest point...

An unbelievably gorgeous sterling necklace by noted Taxco silversmith Los Castillo. The ball on each link provides the hinge connecting one link to the other and they all move giving this necklace a fluid snakelike quality. It is wonderfully solid weighing an amazing 170 grams. It measures 16" long and 1 1/8" wide.The clasp is an invisible hook on the back of the link. It is in fine original condition and signed and numbered for Los Castillo as shown...

An exquisite necklace, bracelet and earrings ensemble by noted silversmith Margot De Taxco. Great open scroll design, all hand hammered and oxidized in the inner portions. All of the pieces are in excellent condition. The earrings are screwback and measure 1 1/4" long. The bracelet is 1 5/8" wide in the front and tapers to 3/4" at the opening in the back. It is a cuff and measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening so 7" total...

Spectacular early Georg Jensen Denmark Art Nouveau sterling bracelet with coral. Lovely floral motif with gorgeous deep orange coral stones. This bracelet measures 7" long and 3/4" wide. It is in excellent original condition with no chips or scratches to the stones. There are no repairs, changes or damage to any parts of the bracelet. The sterling has a rich patina. It is signed with the Georg Jensen mark dating 1933-44 as shown in the last photo. A rare, early, fabulous Georg Jensen bracelet.

Featured on page 139 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the Silver Discs Bracelet by Hector Aguilar. While the one pictured in the book has alternating copper and silver discs, this bracelet is all silver discs. It is a remarkable bracelet with each disc linked together by a silver pin so the links all move.They end with a secure push in clasp...

Authentic William Spratling "RIVER OF LIFE" bracelet. This piece is featured on page 37 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c.1940. Fabulous, classic Spratling design, this cuff bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening so a total 7" length and is 1 3/8" wide. It is in fine original condition with a deep patina.The next owner might like to give it a good cleaning if so desired...

Fabulous, rare, Antonio Pineda sterling and amethyst cuff bracelet. Incredible mid-century modern design and very unique construction with the middle row of amethysts hinged at each end and the entire row able to move up and down. This is a massive and bold piece measuring 1 1/2" wide in the front, tapering to 3/4" at the ends in the back...

Fabulous, weighty Los Castillo necklace.Beautiful decorated ball design, this necklace measures 15" long and 7/8" wide. Secure invisible push in clasp,it weighs 86 grams and is in excellent original condition. Signed and numbered for Los Castillo as shown in the photo. Please see the matching bracelet also listed. These are terrific pieces.

Wonderful sterling reptilian like sterling bracelet designed by Grete Prytz for Jacob Tostrup, Norway. The back round of the bracelet is textured and oxidized. Some of the oxidation extends onto the punched out pieces that look like reptile scales. These pieces were made with and without enamel. I offered one with enamel a few weeks ago and then was shocked to locate another without enamel. This bracelet came with the marching pin which I am listing separately. A wonderful example of Norwegian m...

Rare and unique sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Salvador Teran. His work is difficult to come by and very recognizable. The rectangular links of the bracelet have silver figures that sit in a back round of black oxidation. The links are hinged together and end in a plain silver panel link that houses a secure push in clasp with an intact safety chain. this bracelet measures 7" in the inside and is 1/2" wide. It weighs 52 grams and is signed and numbered for Salvador Teran as shown in the ...

Rare and beautiful Fred Davis chevron bracelet.This bracelet is featured on page 27 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date this bracelet c.1930. The bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/8" wide. It is in fine original condition with a secure push in clasp and weighs 44 grams. It is signed for Fred Davis as shown in the photo. All of the work of Fred Davis is very desirable and collectible as it is very difficult to come by. A beautiful example of his work.

Beautiful, unusual arrow link sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. Fabulous design and construction,c.1950. Fine ooriginal condition, it measures 7" around in the inside of the bracelet and is 1" wide. It weighs 129 grams, has a secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. It is signed and numbered for Antonio Pineda as shown in the photo. A very fine bracelet.

Stunning, heavy sterling bracelet with azur-malachite by Enrique Ledesma, c.1950. He is best known for his impeccable work fusing silver with stone. This bracelet is simply amazing with each silver link having an inlaid stripe of stone and then hinged together to join the next link. The push in clasp is invisible and the safety chain is intact. It is a large bracelet, measuring 8" around in the inside and 7/8" wide. It is 1 1/4" thick and weighs 92 grams. It is in fine original condition and sig...

Beautiful William Spratling cuff bracelet featured on page 39 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c.1940. This bracelet was produced during his business agreement with Silson, Inc. and is signed with the Spratling Silson mark as shown in the photo. It measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening so for a 7 1/4" wrist. It is 1 1/8' wide, weighs 51 grams and is in excellent original condition. Although this piece looks sterling, I believe all of the pieces pr...

Magnificent, rare, Hector Aguilar "Tubular Drops with Curved Squares Incised Necklace" as featured on page 31 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Although it is invisible, this entire necklace is strung on silver chain and secured with a push in clasp. It measures 17" end to end and the square links are 1 1/4" wide.It weighs 95 grams. The tubes and links move and sound like a wind chime when the necklace is picked up. It is in excellent original condition and signed HA Sterlin...

Magnificent, rare sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco. This is a huge and bold piece with a truly unique combination of design elements.The central plate which measures 4 7/8" across and 2" wide is composed of the Greek key design adorned with scrolls and balls and a large flower on each end. Attached on hinges at each end are hinged links of the Greek key design. The links are 1/2" wide and end with a secure push in clasp. This necklace measures 18 1/2" end to end, weighs 125 grams and is in f...