Rare and magnificent repousse sterling silver pectoral necklace & earrings designed and signed c.1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot van Voorhies Carr. Margot passed in 1985. The necklace has a wearable length up to 16 1/2 inches. Each swan is 3 1/4"L X 1 1/2"W. Together the measurement of the double swan pendant is approximately 5" across and 2 1/4"H. The earrings are each 1 1/4"L. Screw backs work perfectly. Total weight of the set is 3.6oz, 101grams...

Rare heavy sculptural sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed (c.1946)by modernist Ed Wiener.(1918-91) Measures 2 1/2" across the top and 1 1/2" down. Back loop will fit up to 1 1/8 inch strap. Raised abstract design. 34grams. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents or dings. Wiener opened his first shop in New York City in 1946. Featured in MESSENGERS OF MODERNISM where it's said of Wiener, "As a jeweler he was an interpreter of the major trends in modern art".

A mod example of the Los Castillo "Mozaico Azteca" line that combined sterling silver with malachite and azur-malachite inlay this is a ring that will sweep you off your feet! Gorgeous, deeply saturated colors and almost seamlessly connected stones bespeak the taller's attention to quality and innovative design. The ring is a sz 6 and its face approx. 1" long by 3/8" tall; it will rise 3/8" off the finger when worn and weighs 11.1 grams...

Featured on page 180 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the 3-D Wave Bracelet by Antonio Pineda. She dates this piece c. 1955-60.This bracelet was made in several sizes and weights and this is the largest scale of this bracelet made. It is a spectacular 175 grams of 970 silver.The crescent shaped links are hinged and there is lots of movement to this bracelet.It measures approximately 7 3/4" around in the inside and is 1 3/8" wide...

Four complete place settings (one each) in Black, Pink, Turquoise and Yellow. Each place setting consists of: (1) 10 inch dinner plate, (1) 5 ½ inch Sherbet bowl, (1) 6 inch Bread/Dessert plate and (1) 6 inch Saucer with Cup. Included are two additional 10 inch dinner plates (1) Light Green and (1) Pink. There are no chips, cracks or repairs. The dinner plates are marked MONTEREY- MADE IN CALIFORNIA over an outline of California (similar to the Poppytrail mark). Circa 1950’s

Fabulous vintage bracelet in dark goldtone metal with huge prong set glass cabochons simulating amethysts, framed in rope twist settings. Very weighty and substantial. Possibly French. Circa 1950. With a foldover clasp. The oblong stones are set in crown shaped prongs. 7 1/2 inches wearable length, 1 1/8 inches wide and 7/8 inch deep. The largest stones are 1 inch long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.

Absolutely gorgeous sterling repousse bracelet with matching clip earrings and ring by Frank Patania Sr. circa 1950. The bracelet is truly a small sculpture. It measures 5 5/8" around in the inside plus a 1 " opening ,is 1 3/4" wide and sits 1" high from the wrist. It weighs 150 grams so you know you are wearing this bracelet. The matching earrings are 1" long and 7/8" wide at the top portion. The clip backs are secure and comfortable...

Face coverings were worn for centuries by the women of various nomadic tribal groups of North Africa and the Middle East. This particular mask is from the Harb tribe of Hijaz region of Saudi Arabia. It was purchased by a collector living in the region during the 1960's.

Once owned by Andy Warhol this vintage 1950's sterling silver & chrysacolla bracelet was designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Felipe Martinez for Piedra Y Plata. The six panels of the design measure 1 inch wide X 6 1/2 wearable inches long. It weighs 89 grams and is in beautiful condition with minor surface wear. Fully hallmarked. This very bracelet was included in lot 2333 of the April 1988 Sotheby's sale of Warhol's American Indian Art collection...

A Sherman blue AB rhinestone radiant circle pin brooch from the 1950s. This high quality 2" rhodium plated brooch features navy blue marquise stones, medium blue round aurora borealis rhinestones and light blue stones. All are claw set and this pin has a nice layered or tapered aspect. It is signed SHERMAN on the planchet, it has a safety clasp and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All condition issues are noted...

From a private collection in Massachusetts and purchased by the original owner at The Thunderbird Shop,comes this magnificent sterling, turquoise and red coral necklace by Frank Patania Sr., c.1950. Between 2 rows of sterling beads strung on chain are 23 saw tooth bezel set round turquoise and 23 saw tooth bezel set graduated coral pendants suspended from the bottom of the second row of sterling beads. The necklace measures 14 1/2"end to end but an extender could be added if needed...

Large hand crafted 3 dimensional pin designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. Measures 3 3/4 inches long. Beautiful condition. No dents or dings. This design was featured in the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENISSANCE and pictured on page 137 of the catalogue by the same name.

A vintage 1950s signed Sherman blue tri-colour rhinestone drop necklace. This 17" long necklace has a 2" x 3/4" drop, and the claw-set stones are in blue aurora borealis, light blue and dark blue. It is signed SHERMAN on the large end stone and it has a hook closure. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

We are offering yet another Enrique Ledesma obsidian necklace of his iconic design. These stones all glow a beautiful gold sheen when in natural lighting. Ledesma is known for his exceptional skill in working with stone. There is a 16in. wearable length and a weight of 82 grams heavy. I have another listed on my site as well with a smaller link. This link is 5/8th in. tall. No chips or cracks or flaws. Well kept and a true treasure, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

VERY RARE Hector Aguilar Aztec Metal Symbols Cuff bracelet c. 1940-55 in 940 silver. It is featured on page 29 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Morrill and Berk. Each panel has a different Aztec metal symbol. The bracelet is hinged on one side and has a pin closure. It measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 115 grams and is in beautiful original condition. Signed as shown. VERY hard to come by and an amazing masterpiece.

Offered is a 2.5" x 1.125" sterling silver brooch in the form of a fish by Sigi Pineda, marked "Sigi, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico" The condition is excellent.

A vintage Waterloo Academy clarinet in its original fitted 1930s-50s style hardbody case, complete with an Evette and Schaeffer France mouthpiece and six new packaged reeds. All pieces are present, all valves and springs are operational, and all pieces save the mouthpiece are stamped WATERLOO ACADEMY (possibly Waterloo, Ontario, Canada). We don't play the clarinet and we aren't sure of its key however all pieces appear to be present...

This charming doll is wonderfully detailed. She is all cloth with embroidered face features, beaded necklace and matching headband and thread hair. She is wearing a long under slip. Her dress is has multiple layers of gathered bands of fabric, and is topped with a full length apron which ties in the back.

Held in a private collection for the past 20+ years, she is in excellent condition and stands over 15" high.

Beautiful and rare this "machine age" 970 sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet measures 1 inch wide and will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. It weighs a hefty 117 grams, 4.1oz. Excellent condition with no issues. Slide clasp is tight and secure. In addition there is a safety chain. Fully hallmarked with the Antonio crown TAXCO, 970, eagle stamp and STERLING. This design is featured on p. 52...

This is one of Margot de Taxco's most loved swan design #5144. Properly hallmarked as shown and weighing 64 grams on the necklace and 11.4 grams on the earrings. The necklace is .75in. tall and is 16 comfortable inches in length. The earrings are exactly one link of the necklace and is 1 3/8in. long. This is stunning on and is collector and museum quality with no damage to the repousse. The swans depict long turned down and arched necks with the feathers ending in a sweeping curl. An exceptional...

Vintage 1950's sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet designed and signed by the famous southwest designer Frank Patania Sr. (1889-1964). Bracelet measures 1 inch wide. The interior measures 5 3/4 inches from end to end with a 1 inch gap opening for a total wearable length of 6 3/4". Comprised of 7 Burnham turquoise nuggets mounted in serrated bezel settings. Weight 64 grams, 2.03oz. Hallmarks - conjoined FP, STERLING, Patania's Thunderbird shop eagle. Beautiful condition with no chips, din...

From a private collection, a fabulous sterling and tortoise belt buckle by William Stratling. It measures 3" by 1 3/4" and weighs 43 grams. It is in beautiful original condition. A belt buckle with this same silver and tortoise combination is featured on page 56 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Appropriately signed with the last Spratling mark and the eagle 30. An important and exquisite piece for the Spratling collector.

Over the top extraordinary, large, long sterling and enamel screwback earrings by Margot De Taxco. Vibrant yellow and black enamel with center dots in green, red and pale purple that look like jewels. These measure 2 1/8" long and are 1" at the widest part. They are in fine original condition. There are no chips, cracks or flaws to the enamel and they have not been repaired. They are completely, simply spectacular.

Rare sterling silver bracelet designed and signed in the 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda. Bracelet measures 15/16" wide with a 6 7/8 inch wearable length when closed. Weight 100 grams, 3.05oz. Fully hallmarked as shown. Beautiful vintage condition with no chips or cracks to inlay. No dings or dents to the silver. Normal surface wear and patina on the silver. Antonio designs are included in museum collections around the world. Anotnio Pineda designs were recently featured ...

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.

Pair of c.1950's sterling silver salt dishes or bowls. Each measures 1 1/4" H. Both in excellent condition with no dents or dings. Marks on bottom read WS 925 eagle 30 Spratling Mexico. 49 grams, 1.07oz. Insured shipping included.

Circa mid-century, this heavy chunky modernist onyx ring was produced by Antonio Pineda.

It's a rarely seen design, wide, solid, and absolutely killer, with inlaid onyx in a 970 silver setting.

Measures a 6 on a ring sizer. The side is quite wide, so may fit a little more snug than that. The silver has a sleek mirror-like finish.

Weight is 12.1 grams.

Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, 970 Silver Sterling Mexico, and the eagle ...

Dramatic and shimmering in three shades of green, this set deserves a good home. All the stones are prong set and foil backed. The quality of the rhinestones is outstanding. The necklace, bracelet, and one earring are marked "Made in West Germany. The inside edge of the choker is 13 1/2", end to end with a 2 1/2" extension chain. The choker is 1 3/8" wide. The bracelet is 7 1/8" end to end, and 1 3/8" wide. The clip earring are 1" by 1/2".

Rare and fabulous - how often do you stumble upon a massive Graziella Laffi bracelet? - this is a true museum quality vintage Peruvian piece bearing the signature of the country's foremost designer. Its unsurpassed craftsmanship and stunning design explains in the best way possible the reasons for which Laffi is referred to as "the Spratling of Peru". Born in Florence, Italy she lived in Peru and drew inspiration from ancient Inca goldwork to create masterpieces in silver that combined ancie...

Enrique Ledesma was a Taxco Maestro who was known for putting stone next to silver. He created today's offering of silver bars with malachite in the centers. The necklace is thick and 16 5/8th in. long. There is a height of 5/8th in. tall. The weight shows off the quality at 80 grams heavy. This is perfect for career wear or jeans, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A mystery maker for me - though listed by Bille Hougart in his book on Mexican silver hallmarks (see p. 249) - it is Taller Taxco that signs this modernist pendant necklace, obviously based on a rather rare to find Salvador Teran design. Large and imposing, masterfully crafted, the pendant is shaped like a squatting pre-Colombian figure with his hands closed around a big, tumbled blue stone with green undertones and some matrix showing on the side (maybe blue chrysoprase?). It is accompanied by ...

Lovely vintage sterling mid-century modern biomorphic pin. Circa 1955. Not marked but tests positive for sterling silver. With a cabochon cut and bezel set genuine moonstone.

1 7/8 inches wide by just over 1 inch long. Excellent condition.

A rather rare, very romantic Margot de Taxco creation from her "roses" period this charm bracelet has nine beautifully cast figural dangles, each one in the form of a chubby little cherub, many playing musical instruments. I guess this is an example of Margot's Renaissance Revival creations, as it brings to mind Italian jewelry made by the Peruzzi and the Coppini families - in any case, definitely an Old World inspired design. The bracelet measures 7" long (wearable) and its double woven chain ...

Based on the fact that Casa Maya reproduced several of Hubert Harmon's design in copper and brass, Sandy Hargrove in her book on the taller's work suggested that the company must have had the designer's permission to do so. Whatever the case, I would say we should be thankful for the co-operation since it makes it today possible for some of us to enjoy a well-made piece of jewelry or accessory in one of Harmon's quirky designs without having to pay the truly high prices his signed pieces comman...

Properly hallmarked by Margot de Taxco and bears this very rare design 5581A. It is fine line enamel and is 1 1/8th of an inch tall and further showing off a weight of 126 grams of silver. The diameter is 4.5 inches for sizing. There is no damage to the silver or enamel. I have never seen this flip of the silver on it's ends and it is absolutely beyond charming. A huge YES for collectors and beautifiers, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Spratling often used the butterfly in his jewelry and object designs. His rare bezel set amethyst and sterling silver tray measures 3 3/4" X 3 3/4" and weighs 72 grams. The piece is in beautiful condition. Spratling's hallmarks and eagle 30 impressed on the reverse.