Fabulous pair of vintage Los Castillo weighted copper angel candleholders in a classic Salvador Teran design from the 1950s, I believe. These can be found in brass and silver plate with or without inlaid wings but I love the fantastic patina that the copper has developed over the years in this pair.
Though a set, one of the pieces is slightly bigger than the other - they are after all handwrought works and bound to exhibit small dissimilarities...
Rebajes Elephant made of cut and hammered copper. Probably intended to be used as an ashtray this piece appears to be unused. Rebajes animals are not easily found, and make excellent additions to a Rebajes collection. Signed. Length is 9 inches, Width is 5 1/2 inches; overall condition is very good, this is "as found". 1940/1950's
Wonderful champagne ice bucket, or "seau" circa 1950's/60's, from France. To advertise their product, champagne houses would give these buckets to restaurants as a point of sale item, they were not sold. This bucket was never circulated - it is NOS (new old stock). Marked "Montebello" in enamel, "Champange" & "Chateau de Mareuil s/Ay." Nice rolled handles. Chrome over brass; measures 8" tall 7-3/4" across.
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.
A gorgeous lotus pectoral is the epitome style within the fine Mexican silver from the Spratling era. This one is marked only with the eagle 3 but the ornate chain is telling because from my experience only Vilasanna made this link on the Lotus. It is heavy repousse at 102 grams and has an approximate 17.5in. wearable. The drop is 4 inches tall and 5 in. across. This piece has a very dark patina and will be left to the new owner to make as she wishes...
This is a spectacular sterling and enamel necklace, bracelet and matching screwback earrings set by Margot De Taxco. The colors are beautiful and the design outstanding. The necklace measures 15" end to end and is 7/8" wide at the center section. The bracelet measures 6 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. The earrings hang 1 5/8" long. There is no missing enamel and all pieces have the Margot hallmarks and numbers. An absolutely outstanding and important Margot enamel parure.
A beautiful sterling and turquoise match holder and tray by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. The pieces are elegant and sophisticated in their simplicity. The oval cabachon turquoise have a bezel of tiny silver beading. The stones provide the focal point for these fine pieces...
Beautiful carving in the Balinese Art Deco style made of heavy tropical wood. Bearded man traditionally dressed with kris on his back, holding and feeding his gamecock. Condition: filled crack going through one foot and base. Dimension: 52.7 cm high, weight: 3'045 g.
Mod Unusual Cut Out Silver Sandwiched Horn between 2 .925 squares stamped: TAXCO MEXICO around AAB, a listed silversmith. Crushed turquoise inlay circles. Just under 7/8" across and sits on the diagonal. SOLD, no price, no info
Margot de Taxco heart bracelet is one of Margot Van Voorhies iconic designs from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. This is a published design in the Penny Morrill book on Margot de Taxco. The design is 1.5inches tall with dark and jelly like stones of amethyst which are a better quality than normally seen. The bracelet sits 7in. around the wrist and fits most. No chips or damage of any nature. Weight is 85 grams of heft. Georgous!
Frank A. Stockwell (American, 1890-1970) Vermont landscape painting with covered bridge. Oil on canvas. Size: 36 inches x 48 inches. Circa 1950s. Excellent condition and offered in a giltwood frame. Frank Stockwell was a Buffalo, NY painter and illustrator. He was also an active member of the Scottish Rite Freemasons in that city. His painting "Degree Night in the Robing Room," captures a backstage scene in a Scottish Rite degree ceremony and is owned by the Buffalo Masonic Consistory...
Hand made sterling silver and shell letter opener or caviar knife designed and signed circa 1950's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. 5 1/2" long. Beautiful condition with no chips, cracks or dings to the silver. Signed on the end of handle with Spratling hallmarks and eagle 30. This design was featured in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and is pictured on p. 191 of the museum catalog by Penny Morrill...
Classic elegant 970 silver and pearl bracelet by Antonio Pineda. Mid-century, minimalist design, it measures 7" around in the inside and is just a bit over 1/2" wide.
It weighs 50 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Perhaps you are lucky enough to have the matching necklace?
A Keuffel & Esser 42" paragon beam compass drafting tool in its case. This high quality German drafting tool comes in its original fitted plush lined black wrapped 17-1/2" long case which has two sliding locking plungers and a silver K+E stamp on the lid...
Rare sculptural silver necklace & earrings designed c. 1950's by Margot Van Voorhies Carr. Margot signed her designs Margot de Taxco. Necklace & earrings weigh 86 grams, 3.3 oz. Wearable length of necklace is 16 1/2". Clip earrings are 1 3/4" long. Both earrings and necklace hallmarked on the reverse. Raised reflective silver surfaces framed by oxidized backgrounds. Beautiful condition. Margot designs included in the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at LACMA.
Graceful and sensuous sterling silver necklace designed and signed circa 1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). The necklace measures 17 wearable inches long. The wrapped twisted silver design and subtle interior vermeil contrast creates a three dimensional effect. Signed on the back WS 925. Beautiful condition with gorgeous vintage patina. No dents, dings or repairs. Spratling referred to this design as "Colar Gola"...
Pair of armorial Porcelain de Paris serving dishes decorated in a Chinese export style. French...
Landscape painting of a Vermont village in winter by Robert Shaw Wesson (American, 1902-1967), oil on canvas board, signed lower right. Circa 1950s. Original artist's frame. Size: 18" x 24". Robert Shaw Wesson was born in Worcester, MA, and studied under Jay Hall Connaway. He is best known for his winter landscapes of New England. This is a particularly pleasing example of his art and is undoubtedly of a Vermont village.