Catalog: Sold Items: Estate Jewelry (562)

A charming sterling and white and silver fleck enamel necklace, bracelet and earring set by Margot De Taxco. The double flower design is feminine but bold and it is so nice to have a matching set. The necklace measures 17" end to end and the flowers are 7/8" by 7/8". The bracelet is 7 1/2" end to end and the screwback earrings are 7/8" by 7/8". All pieces are in fine original condition with no enamel loss at all and all pieces are signed and numbered as shown. Great enamel work.

Rare and unusual sterling Modernist design necklace and bracelet by Salvador Teran. It is difficult to find his pieces and rare to find a matching necklace and bracelet. The necklace hangs 11 " long when fastened and on the neck. The spikey hanging ornament hangs 2 1/2" long and is 1 3/4" wide. It is constructed so that it can be removed from the necklace. The bracelet is 7 1/4" end to end and the hanging ornament measures 1 1/4" long and 1" wide...

Featured on page 172 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk, this is the Female Dancers Bracelet by Los Castillo, c.1940-45. Very rare and exhibiting magnificent detail, it measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 3/4" wide. I am unsure if the clasp is original or perhaps a replacement although it has the same patina as the bracelet. Weighing 78 grams, the bracelet is in excellent condition. Signed and numbered as shown. A Mexican silver collectors dream.

Rare and unusual sterling Art Deco design bracelet by Margot De Taxco. I had never seen this bracelet before and it may have been custom made. It measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is 1 7/8" wide in the front and 1 1/2" wide in the back. It is in fine original condition, weighs 121 grams. Signed and numbered as shown. A magnificent design and feels terrific on.

Magnificent alternating bars of 970 silver and amethyst by Antonio Pineda. Measures 6 1/4" around in the inside and 7/8" wide. It weighs 102 grams and is in fine original condition with safety chain and great big square silver box clasp. Signed as shown. Fabulous in every way.

This is a smashing sterling and wire wrapped glass ball pendant and chain by Modernist Paul Lobel. It is three dimensional and interesting from every angle. A great size, measuring 2 1/2" including the bail, it is on its' original chain 18" also made by Paul Lobel. It is in fine original condition and both the pendant and the chain clasp are signed LOBEL STERLING. One of the nicest Lobel pieces I have seen.

A stunning 970 silver and moonstone bracelet by Antonio Pineda. The stones are clear and blue, all original and no chips or cracks. Measuring 6 3/4" around in the inside, it is 3/4" wide. The closure is one of the moonstones that you press so the bracelet looks continuous when on the wrist. It weighs 96 grams, is all original and in beautiful condition.Signed as shown. Exceptional in every way.

Mid-century sterling and pearl bracelet by Antonio Pineda. The center pearls are a surprise traditional additional to the modernist link design. What an interesting contrast in this not often seen Antonio bracelet. It measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is just a hair over 1/2" wide. It is in fine original condition and all the pearls are original and match. Signed as shown. Wearable, interesting and unusual.

This is a magnificent dove and rose repousse necklace, bracelet and earring set designed by Matilde Poulat and executed by her nephew Richard Salas, both of whom are now deceased. The pieces have a rich and lovely patina. The necklace measures 20" end to end and is 3" wide at the front dangles. The bracelet is 7 1/2" around in the inside and 1 1/4" wide. The earrings are post back for pierced ears and measure 1 1/2" wide and 1 1/4" long...

Beautiful mid-century modern sterling and onyx bracelet by Antonio Pineda. It measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 3/4" wide. Fine original condition and signed as shown.

This is a massive, bold and spectacular sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. The bracelet is 2 1/2" wide in the front and narrows to 7/8" at the back ends. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with a 1" opening. It is in excellent original condition free of any damage or repairs and signed as shown. This is a rare and impeccable example of some of his finest work...

This a beautiful armadillo necklace designed by Valentin Vidaurreta and produced by Manuel Altamirano. It was also produced by Hector Aguilar. The necklace is 16 1/2" end to end and 1 1/2" wide at the center rounded square. Circa 1945-50, it is in fine original condition. The black velvet appears to be original to the piece. Signed as shown. Altimirano also worked for Hector Aguilar at the Taller Borda. His pieces with his own hallmark are scarce and this necklace is exquisite.

A bold hand hammered sterling bracelet by Israeli Modernist Rachael Gera. Her work is always large and spectacular and this bracelet is no exception. It measures 6" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening (with some flexibility either way)and is 2 1/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed R. Gera. A fascinating piece.

A fabulous bracelet of tall concave links by Antonio Pineda. I offered a similar bracelet at item # 575137, however , this is not the same bracelets as the dimensions of the links are different. This bracelet is 1" wide and measures 7" around in the inside. Fine original condition with safety chain. Antonio pieces are disappearing off the face of the earth.

Absolutely spectacular and rare Margot De Taxco bracelet with 9 cherub charms. Some are playing musical instruments and others are in some form of whimsy. There is great detail and definition to the charms. The bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end and itself is 1/4" wide. With the charms, it is 2" wide. The bracelet and charms are all original and in fine condition. One of the charms is hallmarked as shown, however it is clear that all charms and the bracelet are original and all Margot De Taxco...

Great looking sterling boomerang shaped link bracelet designed by Eigil Jensen for the Danish firm Anton Michelsen. It measures 7 1/4" end to end and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. If you happen to have the matching necklace and/or earrings, you are in luck!

From a private collection, this is a stunning sterling necklace and two bracelets sold at the Rancho Alegre, the largest silver shop in Taxco during the 1960s-70s. The designer initials are TRM . I do not know who this silversmith is, however, they sold their work at the Rancho Alegre. This smashing set consists of a 17" necklace and two 8" bracelets. The pieces are all 3/4" wide and in fine original condition. There are NO dings or dents to the balls or domes...

A rare, stunning bracelet by Modernist Joachim S'Paliu of Cordorba, Spain. Born in 1944, he produced a significant line of jewelry during the 1960's and 70's. The bracelet measures 6" around in the inside with a 7/8" opening. It is 2 5/8" wide at the enormous amethyst stone and surrounding silver cast frame front. The stones are just beautiful. Hallmarked "Pat. Spain 925 S'Paliu" on the inside band. Bold and massive at 143 grams, fine original condition...