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One Good Eye Silver
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A very interesting yet no less monumental bracelet by Enrique Ledesma in which the maestro combines modernist silver work with curved stone tubes left unpolished- a rather unusual choice for him. I am intrigued by the combination and think that the stones are actually malachite with veins of pyrite in them. Vividly colored, the bracelet has a stunning presence because of its magnificently architectural links and it feels divinely around the wrist...
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Sold. Beyond Wow Factor for the Power Finger. Like the huge rings Celine Dion favors. Marked Frank M. Whiting Sterling this enormous sterling silver ring w large chunks of Tourmaline? Weighs 1.2 Oz or 36 Grams and sits 1 Inch on your presently adjusted 8.5 finger. 1 5/8" across!! 'Three words': EEE NOR MUS! Sold, no price no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre Victorian : Pre 1910
item #1368953
(stock #TR886)
This lovely 14Kt gold Victorian ring is centered by a 4 X 6 millimeter oval faceted amethyst set in a “crown like” setting. The shank is decorated on either side of the center. The ring is a size 5 ¾ and it can easily be sized.
An unusual 14Kt yellow gold and onyx signet ring, set with a 12 X 10 millimeter rectangular onyx. The onyx is topped by a three dimensional white gold skull and crossbones. The shank of the ring has 25 on one side and HH on the other. Probably indicating the date of 1925 and initials HH. The ring probably was worn as a pinky ring since it is a size 4 ¼, but it can easily be sized within limits.
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A 14k yellow gold and genuine garnets pendant necklace circa 1960s. This vintage oval 1" x 5/8" (including bale) Bohemian red garnets pendant including a 14K yellow gold 16-5/8" long box chain with a spring-ring clasp. This natural gem stone necklace is stamped 585 FBM on the chain and 585 EF on the pendant's bale - 585 is used in Europe and elsewhere as a mark for 14 K. This is the birthstone for January birthday honorees...
Tiny acorns from a mighty oak. These are sterling and small, 3/4" long. They date to the Victorian era, circa 1870 and are hard to find. Ours are priced at and in excellent condition. Condition: excellent Height: 0.75 inch
ANDREA FATELL
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Spectacular, 3" long handmade sterling screw back earrings by Navajo Allen Kee created during his time as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona from 1946 to 1962, working beside Kenneth Begay. They are in fine original condition and weigh 17 grams total. Signed with the White Hogan hallmark sterling on the reverse of one earrings and Handmade AK on the reverse of the other...
Matilde Poulat was an artist most famous for her folkloric style of silversmithing. She was part of the Mexican Silver Renaissance that brought back the silver industry after the Mexican Revolution. Properly hallmarked Matl along with her circular mark that is one of her earliest. This example has 18in. of wearable length and weighs 100 grams of thick silver. The drop is 5in. across and 3.5in. tall. The amethyst has the silver cut out underneath to add light...
ANDREA FATELL
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A fabulous, big and chunky early Mexican silver and turquoise bracelet in the style of Fred Davis. Circa 1930, it is tactile and three dimensional. Measuring 8" end to end and 1 1/2" wide, it is in fine original condition and weighs 95 grams. Signed MEXICAN SILVER. A fabulous look.
Fantasy Jewels
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This beautiful choker and its fringe is a show-stopper for sure! The 7/8" by 3/8" fringe-ends glow a deep rich red, while the 1/4" round rhinestones glisten. The all prong-set choker is 13 1/4" long with a 4" extension, and is 1" wide. Longest fringe is 4 1/2". Unsigned.
ANDREA FATELL
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Exquisite "Seal Hunt Bracelet" dated 1990 by Aleut Denise Wallace. It is sterling, fossil and lapis. Measuring 5" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/2" opening, the width of the sterling band is 7/8" in the front and tapers in the back. The fossil face measures 1 1/4" long and 7/8" wide at the broadest part. Weighing 68 grams, the bracelet is in fine original condition and signed as shown...
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The combination of copper and sterling is one of the best moments of vintage Mexican silver jewelry - just take a look at the necklace presented here with its highly detailed silver koi fish hugging warmly mellowed copper semi-spheres.
A known Los Castillo design, most presumably also a Margot creation from the period she was fascinated by Japanese art, I just never tire of it nor any of its known variations...
Mimi Dee Artwear
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c 1900 Buckle Ring w English Hallmarks and "P&FJ" with the Lion, possible Leopard Head and the Letter G as English Hallmarks for London? Shows some age in the softened edges on the shoulders of the ring size ~ 6.5 with signs of having been sized and could be resized once more. Pretty Nice condition for age. Sold, no price, no info.
Handmade sterling silver cuff bracelet designed and hallmarked (c.1950)by Taxco, Mexico silver artist Antonio Pineda. Warrior figures are hand carved into the sterling silver giving the design a shadow box effect. Front center measures 2 1/3 inches from top to bottom tapering at the back. Inside circumference is 5 1/2" with a 1 1/4" opening. Very heavy at 123 grams, 4.4 oz. Fully hallmarked. In beautiful vintage condition with expected surface wear. No dents or dings...
A pair of elegant 14Kt yellow gold starfish earrings from the 1960-s. The diameter of the earrings is ¾”.
ANDREA FATELL
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Extraordinary huge vintage sterling and turquoise petit point ring by Zuni Edith Tsatbetsaye , circa 1970. Many silversmiths created petit point pieces but this silversmith took the art to an extreme. This ring is set with a total of 62 turquoise stones ranging from a round 1.5 mm diameter to 61 slender marquis petite points 4.5mm in length X 1 mm at the widest point...
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A 9K rose gold Edwardian engraved hinged bangle bracelet fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1911. This 1/4" wide hollow bangle features engraving on the front half which extends to the ends of the unengraved back side. It has a hinge, a box clasp and a safety chain. The colour is an intense rose gold and it has both 9 and 375 hallmarks along with an A.L.W.H maker's mark...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1980
item #1480370
(stock #RR07103)
Period Pieces
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This gorgeous band or ring is contemporary but in the style of the Art Nouveau movement. Blue enameled flowers (each centered by a diamond) are surrounded by pink enameled foliage, and streams of tiny diamonds. So pretty! 18k yellow gold (stamped 18k, with a maker's mark), it has a nice weight (8.5g), yet is elegant and graceful. It contains 30 points of a carat in diamonds (just under 1/3 of a carat). It is size 6, and is NOT resizable. The photos are part of the description; please examine the...
One Good Eye Silver
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Matching the big brooch in the same design that I presented a few days ago (please refer to item no 1204747), this set of dangle earrings is showy, fun and a pleasure to wear. The horses look almost cartoonish and have acquired a wonderful patina over time. Each earring measures 1 3/4" long and the diameter of the dangle is 1 5/16". The set's weight comes up to 16.5 grams and it is signed with Eagle 22 (one of Davis's assay numbers). Again, there is no signature for maker yet it wouldn't surpr...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980
item #13555
(stock #Hobe17jbx)
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Sterling vermeil jelly belly sailfish with red glass eye and small clear rhinestones.Exquisite! His age is undetermined.He bears the oval Hobe plaque,but it seems unlikely that Hobe was the maker since Hobe never made jelly bellies.The brooch is of superb quality even if its parenthood is questionable. 3" by 2 3/4".
ANDREA FATELL
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Over the top long sterling hoop earrings with a stylized squash blossom by award winning contemporary Navajo silversmith Edison Cummings. These are posts for pierced ears and measure 4" long. The squash blossoms are suspended from the hoops and move freely. These are not signed but were purchased by the original owner at Garlands in Sedona, Arizona where they were acquired directly from the artist. They weigh 17 grams total. These are incredibly BOLD and elegant at the same time.
Vintage sterling silver pin or brooch designed and signed c.1930-40's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Pin measures 3 1/8" X 1 1/8". The dug out canoe shape is a accented with Aztec elements and 5 half dome bells. Beautiful condition. Signed on the reverse with Spratling's early WS and 980 for silver content. Pin back and lock work perfectly. Spratling designs are featured in the permanent 20th Century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art ...
One Good Eye Silver
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What is there to be said about this Villasana clamper that a careful look at the photos won't reveal in the most detailed, decidedly direct and breath-taking way? Sometimes I just feel that a picture is indeed worth a thousand words...
Undoubtedly one of Villasana's most ornate bracelets, this one betrays an almost Art Nouveau-ish influence with its elaborate repoussage flowing in all directions. The patina here adds the final touch to a true Taxco masterpiece.
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A great example of art nouveau enamel work is this 14Kt yellow gold pansy watch pin/pendant. The vivid violet color gradually transitions into white and from white into light brown in the center. The center is further enhanced by an approximately 0.15Ct old-mine diamond. The pin/pendant is designed in two overlapping layers has a safety catch and a fold down bail. The height and width is 1 1/8”.
Beautifully detailed 940 sterling silver & azurite Sun brooch designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). The pin measures 2" X 2". Pictured on p.103 of Mexican Silver by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. Morrill states that this design was inspired by the Pre-Columbian clay seal representing the sun. Excellent condition & patina. Pin back & safety catch in perfect working order. Hallmarked on the reverse. P. 15 of Hougart"s book MEXICAN SILVER TRADE & HALLMARKS shows this com...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1980
item #313525
(stock #T 870)
Mimi Dee Artwear
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This is Sold, still have a Hermes Scarf & a Pollini black purse still in its fabric bag Acquired at an estate auction of Dr. Hedda Rev Kury who owned and operated the famous Cafe Budapest of Boston. Stamped w the Double B for Binder Brothers Sterling & inventory #? scribed: JF4063B. 4 Rectangle Etched Panels and 4 Black Onyx like Ovals with a fold over clasp for a total of 6 3/4" inside X 1" at widest and weighing 1.1 Oz or 31 Grams. In excellent apparently never worn Rhodium plated condition...
A traditional pair of European style one over one leaver back diamond earrings is set with a smaller diamond on top and a larger diamond on the bottom. The top bezel of the settings is made of silver, while the bottom part and the leaver backs are 14Kt gold. The earrings measure 11/16” high and ¼” wide. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.0Ct.
One Good Eye Silver
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One of Spratling's early designs, the "ring with three cascabeles" possesses the primordial charm of ambitious beginnings that are nonetheless steeped in the creativity of ancient cultures. I believe the motif is the same here as that in the tortoise shell and silver "snake" box - the more I look at it, the more I think of writhing serpents with spotted skins. The cascabeles are simply the melodious cherry that tops an already superb piece. Even though it is obvious that the ring has been resize...
Period Pieces
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This elegant and beautiful band features a continuous wheat sheaf pattern (wheat signifies love and charity). It was made at the turn of the last century, according to jewelry historian Christie Romero (RIP). She told us it was probably made using a process called “die rolling.” It is marked “22ct”, “PLATINUM” (the platinum is under the gold, as you can see in the photos), and the maker’s mark is “B’s”. We believe it is from England. It is size 5-1/4 plus a little, and it ca...
Vintage 1948 940 sterling silver bracelet designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico designer and silver Maestro Hector Aguilar.
Bracelet measures 1 3/8 inches wide and 6 3/4" inches long. 55 grams, 1.9oz. Signed on a back panel - HA 940 TAXCO and eagle # 9. Beautiful condition and patina. No dents, dings or repairs. A belt by Aguilar in the same swirl circle design was featured in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and is pictured on p. 54 of the museum catalog ...
Mimi Dee Artwear
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Vintage angel skin coral silk knotted graduated necklace strand duo in two lengths and each with Sterling marked clasps:
(A) 17" angel skin coral necklace mid bead @ 9mm & 23 grams with a beautiful antique filigree clasp
(B) 24" coral necklace mid bead @ 12mm & 35 grams, also silk hand knotted.
Coralbeds are being protected and these sought after semiprecious beads are getting more difficult to collect.
These are knotted and are older more organic strands with natural marks, pi...
ANDREA FATELL
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Stunning mid-century modern sterling and cabachon amethyst pin by Antonio Pineda and Los Castillo.Outstanding design and execution, the eye travels over the different levels and shapes. This is a large brooch measuring 3" by 1 1/2". It is in beautiful original condition and hallmarked for Antonio Pineda and Los Castillo as shown. This brooch is different and interesting any way you turn it. Modernist design at its' best.
Mimi Dee Artwear
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Grape Collectors take a look at this Grape Leaf Pin Brooch Marked "TN- 29" (listed) "Mexico 925". It weighs .4 Oz or 13 Grams, measures 2 X 2 1/4" and is in wonderful pre owned condition. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1950
item #352663
(stock #T 1158)
Mimi Dee Artwear
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This item is sold and price info is Not available. Incredible flashes of blue, orange, pink seen in these dragon's breath, jelly opal art glass cabs. Highly decorated & stamped Sterling with Mexican and Native American symbols of thunder bird, arrow, etc. Maisel's, Fred Harvey designs. For small wrist: 6 1/4" inside includes 1 1/4" flexible opening.
Update: round cabs 7mm; oval cab is 15mm; and 7/8 at widest. SOLD - price nor other info available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950
item #1127983
(stock #lcbroochcaro)
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This is an incredibly rare Los Castillo early brooch numbered 169. The azurmalachite is 5/8th's inch long and the entire length of the pin is 3 inches. The width is 2inches. Properly hallmarked as shown and in perfect condition with a weight of 20.3 grams. This brooch is a show stopper. The side view picture shows the depth of the repousse. FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS
ANDREA FATELL
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Great looking, early sterling and center green stone bracelet by Los Ballesteros. It is hinged and opens and closes on the side. Beautiful patina, fine original condition, it measures 7 1/2" around in the inside and is 1 3/4" wide in the front and 1 1/8" at the back. It weighs 99 grams. Signed as shown. One of the very best Los Ballesteros bracelets produced.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1940
item #196573
(stock #T 615)
Mimi Dee Artwear
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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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SOLD. Sleek Mod Deco like, yet pre colonial look style earrings stamped: F. GUTIERREZ MEX around 925 a listed silversmith. Turnwheel works and holds real well and in unpolished condition. 1 3/8 X 7/8". SOLD
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Vintage Margot de Taxco Mexican silver necklace and earrings demi, this is a delicate, discretely feminine design and it's perfect for the hot days of summer. Extensive beading, a touch of oxidation, riveted links and a presence that though romantic is still visually strong characterize the set and make it one of my Margot favorites. The necklace measures 16 1/8" long (wearable) with the bow link being 2" wide by just shy of 7/8" tall (at its tallest) while the width at the chain is 3/16". The ...
ANDREA FATELL
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Gorgeous, long sterling earrings with chisel and stamp work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez who was a master of these techniques. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. These earrings are 3 1/4" long and have posts for pierced ears. Nez started producing in 1976 and these...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940
item #1267765
(stock #matlbirdbroo)
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Signed with an old hallmark of Matilde Poulat's Matl the repousse is in full regalia. Very well done with fine carving leaving a true feeling of the feathered bird. This is the larger sized version being 4 1/8thin. tall and 2.25in. wide. The weight is 36.5 grams heavy. This is a must have for the Matl collector and this one is an excellent example with the larger, full tail of 3 rings. No damage or flaws, just superb.
Mimi Dee Artwear
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Sold - thank you "A"!. A bird doll motif. Vintage tri mixed metal or metales casados articulated parrot non pierced SB earrings with sputnik like radiations or feathers on the head, open mouthed, wearing a flouncy skirt with tinkling bells.
The native peoples often made dolls in the shape of the local animals for the children to play. These are wearing skirts.
The native peoples often made dolls in the shape of the local animals for the children to play. These are wearing skirts.
Mark: Hecho en Mexico & Los Castillo, Taxco, 33 - presumably the style #33 rather than an assay #.
Wt: 18 grams of sterlin...
One Good Eye Silver
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Eagle 22, one of the assay marks used by Fred Davis, is stamped on the bracelet at hand and its design combined with the fact that Davis was not at all meticulous at signing his pieces makes me believe that we might as well be dealing here with one of this creations. The carved amethyst "masks" are rendered in the most minimalist manner, a classic Abraham Paz / Fred Davis characteristic. For me, they also bring to mind ancient Cycladic art yet they were made thousands of years later in a totally...
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Old Peruzzi, Florence combination pin/pendant necklace, this is a fabulously worked piece in the shape of a big fleur-de-lis adorned with chasing, beading and set with 6 faceted gems. Having a sage green color, the stones register in the spinel area of my gem tester and they look gorgeous against the patina of their silver frame. I have paired it with an old chain which, I believe, provides a good match in age and proportions to the pendant. The brooch measures 2 1/2" tall by 2 1/16" wide and...
ANDREA FATELL
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A rare, amazing sterling and azur-malachite pin c. 1940 by William Spratling. Whichever way you turn this pin, there is an owl looking at you. The stones are gorgeous and this pin is large measuring 2 7/8" by 2 1/2". It weighs 60 grams and is in beautiful original condition. Appropriately signed with the William Spratling 1940-44 mark as shown in the photo. A spectacular pin.
This is a BEAUTIFUL Pair of AQUAMARINE and 14K YELLOW GOLD FILIGREE EARRINGS. The Bright and Lively AQUAS are PEAR SHAPED and the Gem Weight is approximately 12 Carats. Set in Lacy Filigree the size is 1 5/8" X 3/4" overall; French hoops complete the design.
Date this pair ca. 1925 - 1950 in EXCELLENT Condition. jpgs show different lighting and angles. Virtually Impossible to Find this Nice! Add to the Collection
ANDREA FATELL
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Gorgeous sterling and Bisbee turquoise clip earrings by Frank Patania Sr. They measure 1 1/2" long and 7/8" wide and are in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Weighing 25.4 grams total, they are signed on both earrings with the oval FP mark, the Thunderbird mark and Sterling as shown in the photo. These should delight any collector of Patania jewelry.
Rare & versatile this sterling silver & coral bead necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measuring 120 inches or 10 ft. long & weighing 85 grams this design can be draped around the neck several times depending on the mood or occasion. Both silver and coral beads are in beautiful condition. Fully hallmarked on the tight & secure clasp. For safety & because of age the necklace has been professionally restrung. A picture of this co...
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A Victorian mother of pearl egg vest watch fob with enamel from the 1880-1900 era. This very unusual pocket watch man's accessory features a 4-3/4" main chain with a swivel and a fine stylized t-bar on 1" drop. the end of the chain features a drop consisting of a 3/4" long egg-shaped mother-of-pearl drop capped with a gold filled filigree cap with enamel flower highlights. It is unsigned and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other t...
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Sold. Antique all original graduated natural multi hue butterscotch amber bead necklace strand that still has the "tulip" shape original barrel clasps and fraying cord. This is from the home of an 87 yo lady.
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This Matl by Matilde Poulat is a rare design and bears the old Hallmarks when Matilde was working and designing in her shop. Under the stones the silver is cut out so light can pour through. One stone looks darker and that because one ingot mark is over part of the cut work. The stones display a higher quality than we normally see and that does attest to the quality of it being an old bracelet. The coral is dark red as true Italian Mediterranean coral is and yet again showing a richer stone choi...
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Sold. Rich Mellowed Yellowed Carved Ivory Bangle Bracelet w a Carved Dragon all around the 1/8" deep surface. Measures just under 2 1/2" inside across X 5/8" wide, showing some shiny areas from age and in very fine condition also showing cross graining. Sold, no price, no info
Intricately hand wrought in sterling silver, this vintage 1950's Matl pin measures 3" X 2 1/4". A rare pair of long tailed quetzal birds looking over their shoulder anchor the five articulated components. Beautifully aged turquoise beads enhance the overall design. Fully hallmarked for MATL with an assay eagle mark 129. Pinback and safety latch are tight and secure.
Mimi Dee Artwear
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SOLD, price info Not available. Quality Well Made Damascene Bracelet Marked: AMITA JAPAN with Mix Metal Multi Gold Silver Figural Motifs of Mountains, water, boat, Pagoda, Cranes, birds, Bamboo, flowers, Bridge and more. Even the back of links are Engraved with Dragonfly, trees, etc. Very Fine preowned condition at 6 3/8" inside X 3/4" wide with very secure push box clasp and chain. SOLD. No price, no info available
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Light and airy this vintage Hector Aguilar foliate brooch looks almost like an anatomical leaf study in fine, .940 silver. I think it is a fern leaf that is presented in its absolutely bare essentials yet the stem's playful curve and the graduated lessening of the pin's width as it proceeds from base to leaf tip impart a pleasantly deceiving illusion of sculpturality. Easy to wear, soothing on the eye, perfect for the time when trees put on their fall colors. The brooch measures 3 3/8" tall by 1...
ANDREA FATELL
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Beautiful foliate design sterling pin from the Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop KALO. Measuring 1 3/4" by 1 1/4", it is in fine original condition and signed Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo. A lovely brooch.
