All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #321790 (stock #T 951)
Pre assay era Marked "Silver Made in Mexico". Resembling the work of Melendez, talented Taxco silversmith or even Fred Davis with the type of opaque stones he favored. Swirling chased leaf wreath pin brooch that weighs a solid .8 Oz or 23 Grams of tested sterling or better and is 1 3/4" across. Bezel set 5/8" or 15mm Green Cab is surrounded with rope. Original "C" catch and the hinge. Pin stem appears to have been replaced in the past? Priced accordingly...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1950 item #1378824 (stock #3305)
A Chinese statue of a maiden holding a lotus flower and a fan, carved from celadon jade, fixed on a matching wooden base. Condition: fine, only lotus flower with few tiny rim frits. Dimension with wood stand: c. 22.3 cm high.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1148578 (stock #1258)
A very unusual, early Deco Mexican silver and faux tortoise shell demi comprised of a necklace and matching dangle teardrop earrings. There is an intense Spanish Colonial feel about this set and, if I may say so, a distinct regal air too. Each link is carefully inlaid with a silver peacock perched on a branch and the birds of the central medallion and the earring dangles are adorned with shimmering abalone shell. The workmanship is stunning here and the result beyond any expectations...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1950 item #1001941 (stock #506)
A reddish-brown stained hardwood carving of the star god Shouxing holding his staff and accompanied by a boy holding a bat. This item was possibly made in China during the Republic period - circa 1920-1949. Condition - very good - there is some chipping and age related cracks (please see enlargements 6 and 8), but no losses to the figures...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #171664 (stock #T 407)
c1945 Sterling Pin Brooch marked "Sterling___" "by Coro" on an oval piece of silver. With the look of early Mexican Silver. Hector Aguilar made sterling jewelry for Coro from 1943 to 1950. A hair shy of 2" across, weighing 1/2 oz on postal scale. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1198056
Vintage 1940's three tier sterling silver bracelet comprised of rectangular links separated by bronze balls. Bracelet measures 7 inches long and 5/8 inches wide. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Fully hallmarked on the inside of bracelet - WS, SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO, SPRATLING SILVER in oval. Slide in pin closure with safety chain works perfectly and is tight and secure. Pictured in SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall and Riney. Also pictured on spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1950 item #870171 (stock #ZM132)
This Chinese pipe is from the Miao Ethnic Minority group in the vicinity of Rong Jiang. My Miao friends insist that this pipe would have been used for smoking tobacco and not opium. Made from silver alloy, the stem design has the two dragons chasing the center pearl.

The pipe is in very good condition and is 19" long and it comes with its own custom made stand.

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1950 item #948607 (stock #419)
A meiping shaped vase, well painted in under glaze blue and red. The base carries the six character mark of the Guangxu emperor (1875 - 1908)and was possibly made during his reign. Condition - very good - no damages and no restoration...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1322764 (stock #162601)
We are offering a Rivera 18kt solid gold Mexican Filigree cross with 11 very clear amethyst square cut gemstones with an exceptional dark purple color. The cross is a generous 2.5 inches tall without the bail and a 1.75 inch span across making a strong presence when worn. The gold is thick with elements laid on top of the base in the same manner as Matilde Poulat produced her works. It is marked several times on the back with 18kt and Rivera is engraved as well...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #334287 (stock #T 1038)
Sold. Vintage yet so Today, stamped with Conjoined H A STERLING for Hector Aguilar & MADE IN MEXICO along with another mark on this bangle bracelet for the smaller wrist at 2 3/8" inside X 1/8" wide and a substantial 1/8" thick! Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #71635
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...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pre 1950 item #1396790 (stock #38B69-1290)
Vintage Ship's Bell brass clock by Chelsea mounted in its original mahogany wooden cradle. Made for Abercrombie and Fitch and so marked on the silvered dial. Eight-day movement, with key. Pre WWII origin. Size: 9.5 inches H x 8.5 inches W. Running condition. As found finish, ready for professional polishing, if so desired.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1089934
Early sterling silver and moonstone cuff links designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda(1919-2009). The face of each link measures 3/4" X 1/2". Hallmarks read SILVER BY TONO eagle 17. Links are in beautiful vintage condition. All 4 moonstones are original with no chips, nicks, or cracks. No dents, dings to silver...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1147331
Stunningly beautiful 940 sterling silver necklace designed and signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. The necklace measures 16 1/2 inches long and 1 3/4 inches at it's widest. The 7 panel center section is 6 1/2" across. Weight- 137 grams or 4.08 oz. Excellent condition with no dents, dings or repairs. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked HA 940 TAXCO...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1432725 (stock #15275)
Huge, meticulously worked, with such detail and rich presence this Mexican Deco sterling silver bird of paradise is one of my absolutely favorite brooch designs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1950 item #1329966 (stock #7202)
A 10k yellow gold emerald ring featuring a natural 4 point (by gauge) light green genuine emerald circa 1940s. This vintage size 6-1/2 ring measures 7/16" across the setting, it weighs 1.8 grams, and it is stamped 10K with an obscured maker's mark. A nice gift also for the May birthday honoree. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of patina from use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and al...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1950 item #1329964 (stock #7200)
A 14k white and yellow gold wedding band from the 1940s. This size 5-3/4 woman's wedding ring is stamped 14K BRIDAL WREATH and it is slightly over 1/16" wide, or a hair over 2mm wide. It weighs 2.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. It is consistent in shape with no thin areas and it has just a bit of patina from wear. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1397475
Playful and fun this detailed pair of silver cufflinks was designed and signed c.1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each frog measures 3/4" long. Spratling employed frogs in many designs including bracelets, necklaces, spoons and serving pieces. The links are in beautiful condition with excellent patina and fully hallmarked.