Stamped "H. B." for Hutzler Bros? Art Deco Black & Neon Yellow Enamel Bug Beetle on Marcasite Studded Leaf. Rhodium Plated. 1 3/8 X 1", firm triple teethed clip, marcasites intact and in wonderful condition! Please see scans

Rare and old, Matilde Poulat hallmarked as shown and this piece has all the elements of why we love Matilde Poulat. The size is approximately 16 inch minimum wearable length. The drop is 3.5in. tall with the dangles. The piece is also 3.5 across at it's widest point. The medallion is not small but is not over powering either. The birds are lovely and the colors of the turquoise is warmed over time. The filigree is beautiful work and well placed...

This stylish pair of 14 Kt white gold art-deco earrings has lever backs. The top of each earring is centered by an approximately 0.10Ct old-mine diamond and each tapered moving bottom part is set with three rose-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 8 diamonds is 0.25Ct. The earrings are 1 ¼ “long

Early Bench Made Punched Silver Figural Thunderbird Native American Pin Brooch w "C" catch. Proud wingspan at 2.5" X just under 1" testing a bright at least a 90% coin silver content proper for that time. Sold, no price, no info

Very ornate Chinese Chippendale style gilt wood pier mirror with Chinamen figures holding parasols and pagoda shaped finials. Size: 69 inches ht. x 65 inches width. Early 20th century. If you want an elaborate large mirror that makes a statement, then this is it. Excellent condition.

A stunner of a ring is this early 20th century 14Kt yellow gold and diamond ring. The 0.51Ct great quality brilliant cut diamond is held in a six prong buttercup setting. The diamond is encircled by royal blue flower shaped enamel that follows through on either side of the shank. The enamel shows some wear; otherwise the ring is in great condition. The ring is a size 7 ¼ and it can easily be sized.

A very pretty 14Kt yellow gold filigree flower bracelet from the 1920-s, has a wider center design which is set with three single-cut diamonds. The total weight of the three diamonds is approximately 0.08Ct. The center of the bracelet is ½” wide, the rest is ¼” wide and the length is 6 7/8”.

Today we have a very rare, old pair of Matl, Matilde Poulat cufflinks that are with no damage. The coral has mellowed with age to an orange / red. The center stone is faceted amethyst and being very clear, high quality which Matilde Poulat used in her beginnings of Taller Matl. You can see sparkles reflecting from the facets but I can assure you they are not cracked just hard to photograph. Each coral stone is seated beautifully and firmly in their mountings...

SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO AVAILABLE. Double Link Charm Bracelet with Old Clasp marked "Flint Sterling" on top or neck of the Mustard Seed Silver Bead Cap. 7.25" X 3/8" and in Very Fine condition.
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A large vase by Takahashi Dohachi and decorated by Hashimoto Dokuzan enclosed in the original wooden box signed by both artists. Also, stored in a separate compartment is a wooden stand which appears to have once been part of a temple or altar. The vase is covered in a typical crackled Kyo-yaki glaze, and decorated in cobalt with two figures in a watery landscape, one fishing, the other on top of a stone playing the flute...

Measuring 7 3/4 inches long, this VERY RARE, 1930’s VINTAGE, Cast Iron, Black Man Chef spoon rest retains most of its original gold paint suggesting that it saw minimal actual use! The well-appointed Black Chef sports a very wide grin and holds a bowl of eggs in his right arm and a wooden mixing spoon in his left.

He is in very fine condition with a smattering of teeny superficial dings to the front side paint surface as well as some very superficial rusting here and there...

Large, exquisite silver and amethyst brooch by Fred W. Davis, c. 1930. Davis combined amethyst quartz and silver in many of his pieces. This massive brooch measures 3 1/3" by 1 1/2" and is in fine original condition. It weighs 43 grams and is signed FD Silver Mexico as shown. I have never seen this piece offered before and believe it to be quite rare. A stunning blazer or coat pin and an important piece from Fred Davis.

An interesting comment on the circle of life, the huge cicada, with only a three day (above ground) life, is dissected and carried away by a line of tiny ants, birth and death, the mighty and the tiny, and the cycle of life continues. This image is by Ishikawa Chikuson and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is performed with ink and light color on handmade paper, mounted in a field of soft-blue silk extended with beige...

SOLD. Collector wrote, 'What a beautiful bracelet! When you find this site, you've found a gem - not to mention Mim herself! A gem to deal with! Her items are so thoughtfully packed - always a real treat to treat yourself to!' So Art Deco, this sterling silver link bracelet with alternating black enamel rectangles and serrated edge bezel set square poured crystal glass stones with lovely scroll designs on their domed surfaces. Old style spring ring that is stamped Sterling...

Handmade sterling and rosewood crescent necklace designed(c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Comprised of 4 1/2"L X 1 1/2"W pendant accented with thick sterling wire wraps. The strong distinctive 12 1/2" chain fastens on one side with a snap back clasp. The wearable length of the necklace is 17 inches. Condition is excellent with normal surface wear to the wood. No chips or cracks. No dents or dings to the silver. Fully hallmarked on the reverse...

Victorian and Edwardian styles are combined in the design of this great antique18Kt pink and white gold diamond ring. The hexagonal onyx on top is centered by an approximately 0.07Ct diamond. The openwork filigree frame is decorated by six rose-diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.10Ct.The ring is a size 5 1/2 and it can easily be sized.

A massive sculptural silver and center bezel set oval amethyst bracelet by Taxco silversmith Fred Davis. Although the stone is the focal point, it is the shape of the links which the eye cannot resist. In excellent original condition, c. 1930, this bracelet measures 8" end to end and is 1 5/8" wide. It weighs 80 grams and is signed Silver Mexico FD. Museum quality Fred Davis.

Today we have a special Matl by Matilde Poulat brooch / pendant created with droplets normally seen and then one original heart drop in the center. The hallmark is one of the oldest signatures for Matilde Poulat as shown. The pear shaped amethyst in it's center is mounted with a cut out back which is also an indicator of age. The pin is an old one and the ring is neatly hanging with a barrel hinge. Beautifully carved birds rest upon their perch. The coral is aged to an orange-ish, pink...

Early 20th c. Chinese silver and carved jade bracelet, this is a classic export piece wit its floral enamels having an almost Art Nouveau air about them. Executed in black, cobalt blue and iron red the florals look like irises to me and they are definitely an unusual motif when it comes to vintage Chinese pieces of the same period. The jadeite plaque that adorns the central link is held in position with prongs...

These earring are marked with one of Matilde Poulats oldest hallmarks. Trying to find these now is getting more difficult all the time. They are 1.5in. long and 1in. wide. They have been converted to post but the hallmark was not disturbed.

Left: cut through, resin washed, marbled and chunky, this is a handsome Bakelite bracelet. 1/2" wide,3/8" wall, 2 1/2" inside diameter. Right:Black (in some light dark green) with deeply carved daisy pattern, chunky. 1/2" wide, 3/8" wall, 2 1/2" inside diameter.

A simple old phurba with 3 ancestors faces on top and naga (snake) interlaces on the triangular blade H 27 cm from mid to early 20th More information on request

For a real vintage feel, go for this lovely 1930’s 14 Kt white gold setting inlaid with two small diamonds on the shank. A 1.25 carat J color VS2 clarity old mine center stone completes the understated radiance of this piece, lending to a 1.50 carat total weight and a look of timeless elegance.

Big and bold Matl design Palomas y Roses made very early in Mexico City, unmarked (no hallmark) and made famous with this repousse folk art style by Matilde Poulat. This bracelet has no damage and is very rare. Perfect for collectors. The weight is 50 grams heavy and the height is 1 3/8th's inches. Matching earrings are listed and sold separately on my site as well.

A Nihonga Scene mounted on a two panel screen of a thatched house in the winter forest, blossoms just opening on the garden trees by Takahashi Shiko (1897-1970). The scene has been created over a complete wash of white, making the crisp early spring morning real and sharp. The screen measures 74-1/2 x 67-1/2 inches (189 x 172 cm) and is in excellent condition bordered in a red lacquer frame typical of the 1920s and 30s and retains the original backing paper. A superb example of the early Show...

Beautiful and rare sterling and carved obsidian mask bracelet by Abraham Paz,c.1930 . Pieces with his own hallmark are rare to find as many of his designs were bought by Fred Davis who then used his own hallmark on the creation. This bracelet measures 6 1/2" end to end and is 3/4" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great opportunity to own a Paz piece.

Beautiful Art Deco beaded necklace with very big genuine carved rock crystal "pools of light" beads. Circa 1920 or 1930. With twenty five 17 millimeter drilled beads strung on white cotton thread with brass spring ring and jump ring closure. The thread and clasp are original and are secure. The thread is hand knotted between each bead. The beads are very heavy and glow fabulously, and since they are genuine rock crystal, images viewed through them are refracted to appear upside down and backw...

Oval Shape Sterling Brooch with Motif expressing the look of Arts Crafts and Deco flavors. 1/2" Green Marble Art Glass Cabochon in this 1 1/2" X 3/4" 925 frame with excellent working clasp.
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Early Mexico City figural brooch, this piece is extraordinary not only in size but especially in the quality and detail of its repoussage. Worthy of the best Mexican silver jewelry collection focusing on the Deco years and reminiscent of Matilde Poulat's work, the brooch is one of those examples that make any other accessory redundant when you have it on. Measuring an impressive 4 3/4" tall by approx. 3 1/2" wide (at its widest) it weighs 36.2 grams and is simply marked "MEXICO STERLING". In e...

This is a gorgeous Fred Davis collar necklace constructed in the technique of backed repousse. Most of this magnitude are flat cut silver sheet. The silver content is a minimum of 925 but in this work it is higher. The color is the luxurious white that we love in the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The size is generous which is also rare and does fit on an angle. No splits or repairs just the usual scratches only seen with magnification on a 70 year plus silver necklace. Superb and a collectors jew...

A delicately carved mother-of-pearl cameo is surrounded by rose-cut diamonds in this lovely pendant. It is 14 k yellow gold, and the diamonds are set in 14 k white gold. Ten larger and 47 smaller rose-cut diamonds surround the cameo, and nine more diamonds are pave-set on the bail. Overall size is 1 7/8" x 1" including the diamond encrusted bale. The piece is marked [and tested] 14 k gold. It bears an unidentified maker's mark as well as the karat mark. The age unknown, but is estimated ...

Beautiful vintage Art Deco sterling silver necklace designed and signed circa 1930's by Mexico designer Frederick W. Davis(1880-1961). Necklace measures 16 1/2" long and 3/4" wide. Weighs 76grams, 2.6oz. Original unpolished patina. Fully hallmarked with the Davis FD, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO. Excellent condition with no dents, dings or repairs. A similar Davis design is pictured on p. 161 of MEXICAN JEWELRY by Greta Pack & Mary Davis. Fred Davis designs are included in the permanent 20th Cent...

Intricate hand forged 980 sterling silver necklace designed and signed circa 1930's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The cross measures 2 1/2" high X 1 3/4" across. The chain is 19 1/2" long. Weight 34 grams, 1.2 oz. Hallmarked on the reverse WS TAXCO 980. Beautiful condition with a rich, soft patina. One small ding in last bead nearest the back catch. This design was one of a group of Spratling crosses pictured on p. 150 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER...

A child's hand engraved sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet from the 1930s. It measures1-7/8" x 5/8" across the interior, and it is 3/8" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half with the engraving continuing on to the edges of the undecorated side. It is stamped STERLING and WRJ (for W.R. Johnson of Toronto) and it weighs 11.4 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and c...

Early and rare 1930's sterling silver and turquoise bracelet designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. The center panel of the bracelet measures 1 2/3" from top to bottom. It will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. Poulat signed her designs "Matl" which is a variation on the Aztec word for water. Beautiful condition with a soft rich patina. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Poulat used repousse` to achieve the organic look & feel of the design and centered the bracelet wit...

A very stylish combination of filigree and engraved edge design is this 14Kt white gold bar pin, centered by a 4 millimeter square cut amethyst set in a bezel. The length of the bar pin is 2 5/8” and the width is 5/16” at the widest part.