An accomplished member of the Mexico City school of repoussage, maestro M. Velazquez was a contemporary of Matilde Poulat's and many of his designs are actually based on Matl's originals. The level of craftsmanship and the quality of his work have contributed to his becoming increasingly sought after by collectors, especially with the high prices Poulat's creations realize. I love all his pieces but I have a particular affinity for his brooches and this one, I have never seen in the past...

Sold. 20% was donated to Hurricane Katrina survivors via Salvation Army & American Red Cross. In the tradition of hand painted satsuma porcelain or even art glass, one finds this 7 white disc, what looks like silver plated bracelet marked TOSHIKANE JAPAN, with orange rind surface bumpiness, bamboo & bird raised motif that is hand painted in celadon green, gold, black, gray & red. When the secure push v box clasp & chain is engaged it measures 7 1/4 in. inside X 11/16" wide...

Beautiful handmade vintage 1940's sterling silver, amethyst and turquoise necklace designed and signed by Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her designs MATL. Necklace measures 20" long and 1 1/2" wide. Each of the 18 panels and clasp is accented with bezel set pyramid and rectangular amethysts and barrel cut turquoise stones. The bottom edges are mounted with turquoise cabs. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Weight - 155 grams, 5.5 oz. Exquisite condition and gorgeous patina...

Rare hand wrought 940 silver necklace designed & signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Valentin Vidauretta (1902-55). The necklace weighs 123 grams, 4.3 oz. It has a 16 inch wearable length & is 1 inch wide. Beautiful condition & patina. Clasp is strong & secure. Hallmarked VALENTIN with the eagle #9 indicating it was designed for Hector Aguilar's Taller Borda. Valentin also designed for William Spratling & Fred Davis during his career. A fascinating chapter on Valentin is included on p...

A maker whose work does not come up often but seems to have worked for Spratling at Las Delicias, Lico is distinguished by big size, absolutely powerful repousse pieces and workmanship of the highest quality. I believe the two-part belt buckle presented here supports my claim in the best possible way. Strong sense of movement and depth with the repoussage being boldly pronounced and the unbelievable patina accentuating the design's three-dimensional quality even more...

This is the silver "pillow" bracelet by William Spratling. It is from his first design period, 1931-1946. Measuring 8" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide, it has a pin closure and is in fine original condition. It weighs 86 grams and is featured on page 43 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. This is one of Spratlings' most recognizable bracelets and one of the most beautiful.

Measuring 4 inches long & 3 1/2" wide, this impressive hand wrought moth brooch was designed & signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). This design was made in 4 sizes with this being the largest. The detailed repousse' work is exquisite & the condition excellent. It has a comfortable & wearable weight of 39 grams. Fully hallmarked. The pin back & safety are in fine working order...

I have only come upon this specific design once in the past - again in the form of a bracelet, that one accompanied by its matching pair of earrings - and have been looking for it since. So here it is, an unusual Deco floral piece, its three-petal links made of thick silver sheet, each one centered by a bezel set turquoise cab. The stones show veining and their color varies from intense turquoise blue to soothing green...

A rare vintage Victoria double brooch or sweater guard, this set is superbly crafted and has imposing presence. The actual pins themselves are generous in size and carefully cut out of thick silver sheet with deeply chased details and bead accents. Each is centered by a proud repousse semi-sphere and they are connected with two lengths of the best-looking sterling chain I have seen on Mexican jewelry of this type...

Sensational and rare sterling silver and amethyst belt buckle designed and signed circa 1940's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. When the hook with a puffy heart tip slides beneath the gill of the fish to secure the buckle in place this work of art measures 6 1/2 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. Separately each piece measures 3 3/4 inches long. Each of the belt ends will easily accommodate a 1 1/2 inch belt strap. Weight - 72 grams, 2 1/2 oz. Fully hallmarked HUBERT HARMON,...

Arthur B. Wilder (1857-1959), pastel on paper, 9.5" x 11" (sight), unsigned but bearing on the reverse the Arthur Wilder estate's stamp #105 and with provenance from the estate of Wilder's granddaughter, Joan Pearsons. Condition: Very good, with some minor spotting in sky. This covered bridge was located on Route 4 at the west end of Woodstock, and was replaced by an iron bridge, which has just recently again been replaced. Arthur Wilder was a native of Vermont, and he developed an interest in...

This is from a Maryland, USA Estate. By Alphonse La Paglia, the outstanding Designer-craftsmen who made distinctive Holloware and Jewelry with a contemporary feeling. Much of his output was bought by Georg Jensen. The size of this BRACELET is 7 1/4" including tongue and groove clasp X 11/16" wide. BEAUTIFUL SHELLS motif in EXCELLENT Condition ca. 1950

Elegant sterling silver hand made graduated bead necklace designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Necklace measures 16 1/2 inches long. 29g. Hallmarked on the clasp SPRATLING SILVER MADE IN MEXICO. Comprised of hollow beads strung on a fine silver chain. Beautiful vintage condition. Slide-in clasp is tight and secure and works perfectly. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards excellent website spratlingsilver.com. Insured shipping included.

A beautiful and rare silver and gold ring by William Spratling c. 1940. I do not know if the balls are solid gold or a gold wash over silver. Simple and elegant, it is a size 7 and suitable for a man or woman. It is in fine original condition (lines on the balls are reflections)and signed Spratling Silver Made in Mexico. The marks are consistent with the Spratlingsilver.com website where it states "Occasionally , Made in Mexico was used on jewelry in combination only with the tertiary mark Sprat...

In my opinion one of the most talented, innovative maestros of the Taxco 20th c. Silver Renaissance, Jose Luis Flores created some amazing designs that were sold not only under his own name but bore the hallmarks of Miguel Martinez, Emma Melendez and Rubi Ramirez as well. His slick designs, obviously influenced by modernist principles, are imaginative; the finishing on his jewelry flawless and their appeal timeless - no wonder he was the genius behind many pieces that came out in the market wit...

Democrats at you convention, wear this cute little vintage c 1945 Silver Donkey Pin Brooch marked Sterling Mexico in back. Stands at 1 5/8" X 2 5/8" weighing .3 Ounce 10 Grams. Very Nice preowned partially unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info

Abraham Tobias is known for his stupendous repousse jewelry wrought in the Mexico City style associated with Matilde Poulat. His cuff bracelets are avidly collected for their bold and flawless repoussage and their, at times, stunning proportions. In the example at hand, a so-called “Aztec Rose” takes up almost the entire face of the bracelet and draws the eye immediately to its darkened recesses. A museum quality early Deco Mexican cuff that measures 7″ in inner circumference (includin...

Museum quality sterling and Burnham turquoise nugget belt buckle by Frank Patania Sr., c. 1940. Frank Patania Sr.(1899-1964)was 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. This beautiful belt buckle measures 3" by 1" and is in fine original condition.It weighs 42 grams. Signed for Frank Patania Sr. as shown. Spectacular craftsmanship and materials.