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 : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #97683
An unbelievably gorgeous sterling necklace by noted Taxco silversmith Los Castillo. The ball on each link provides the hinge connecting one link to the other and they all move giving this necklace a fluid snakelike quality. It is wonderfully solid weighing an amazing 170 grams. It measures 16" long and 1 1/8" wide.The clasp is an invisible hook on the back of the link. It is in fine original condition and signed and numbered for Los Castillo as shown...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #99748
An exquisite necklace, bracelet and earrings ensemble by noted silversmith Margot De Taxco. Great open scroll design, all hand hammered and oxidized in the inner portions. All of the pieces are in excellent condition. The earrings are screwback and measure 1 1/4" long. The bracelet is 1 5/8" wide in the front and tapers to 3/4" at the opening in the back. It is a cuff and measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening so 7" total...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #107800 (stock #T009)
SOLD. WEIGHT: 20+ Grams, SIZE: 7 1/4" includes very flexible 1" opening X ~1" Wide, CONDITION: Very good with age oxidation, NOTE:could be MS or SW, resembles the previous Los Ballesteros & a book piece signed Maricela, but narrower.
See Closeups for Maker's Mark and...Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #109749
Featured on page 139 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the Silver Discs Bracelet by Hector Aguilar. While the one pictured in the book has alternating copper and silver discs, this bracelet is all silver discs. It is a remarkable bracelet with each disc linked together by a silver pin so the links all move.They end with a secure push in clasp...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #123858
Authentic William Spratling "RIVER OF LIFE" bracelet. This piece is featured on page 37 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c.1940. Fabulous, classic Spratling design, this cuff bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening so a total 7" length and is 1 3/8" wide. It is in fine original condition with a deep patina.The next owner might like to give it a good cleaning if so desired...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #130639
Fabulous, rare, Antonio Pineda sterling and amethyst cuff bracelet. Incredible mid-century modern design and very unique construction with the middle row of amethysts hinged at each end and the entire row able to move up and down. This is a massive and bold piece measuring 1 1/2" wide in the front, tapering to 3/4" at the ends in the back. It is 5 1/4" in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening so for a 6 1/2" wrist. It weighs 143 grams and is in fine original condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #133315
Fabulous, weighty Los Castillo necklace.Beautiful decorated ball design, this necklace measures 15" long and 7/8" wide. Secure invisible push in clasp,it weighs 86 grams and is in excellent original condition. Signed and numbered for Los Castillo as shown in the photo. Please see the matching bracelet also listed. These are terrific pieces.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #136357 (stock #T 128)
SOLD. C 1950 Leaf Pin with applied granulation by Isidro Garcia Pina from Taxco, signed in script "Maricela 925 Tasco" as seen in the book "Mexican Silver" page 160. Very good condition 2 5/8" X 1 1/2". SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #140109
Rare and unique sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Salvador Teran. His work is difficult to come by and very recognizable. The rectangular links of the bracelet have silver figures that sit in a back round of black oxidation. The links are hinged together and end in a plain silver panel link that houses a secure push in clasp with an intact safety chain. this bracelet measures 7" in the inside and is 1/2" wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #140621
Rare and beautiful Fred Davis chevron bracelet.This bracelet is featured on page 27 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date this bracelet c.1930. The bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/8" wide. It is in fine original condition with a secure push in clasp and weighs 44 grams. It is signed for Fred Davis as shown in the photo. All of the work of Fred Davis is very desirable and collectible as it is very difficult to come by. A beautiful example of his work.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #140943
Beautiful, unusual arrow link sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. Fabulous design and construction,c.1950. Fine ooriginal condition, it measures 7" around in the inside of the bracelet and is 1" wide. It weighs 129 grams, has a secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. It is signed and numbered for Antonio Pineda as shown in the photo. A very fine bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #141122
Stunning, heavy sterling bracelet with azur-malachite by Enrique Ledesma, c.1950. He is best known for his impeccable work fusing silver with stone. This bracelet is simply amazing with each silver link having an inlaid stripe of stone and then hinged together to join the next link...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #141125
Beautiful William Spratling cuff bracelet featured on page 39 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c.1940. This bracelet was produced during his business agreement with Silson, Inc. and is signed with the Spratling Silson mark as shown in the photo. It measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening so for a 7 1/4" wrist. It is 1 1/8' wide, weighs 51 grams and is in excellent original condition. Although this piece looks sterling, I believe all of the pieces pr...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #143537
Magnificent, rare, Hector Aguilar "Tubular Drops with Curved Squares Incised Necklace" as featured on page 31 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Although it is invisible, this entire necklace is strung on silver chain and secured with a push in clasp. It measures 17" end to end and the square links are 1 1/4" wide.It weighs 95 grams. The tubes and links move and sound like a wind chime when the necklace is picked up. It is in excellent original condition and signed HA Sterlin...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #143764
Magnificent, rare sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco. This is a huge and bold piece with a truly unique combination of design elements.The central plate which measures 4 7/8" across and 2" wide is composed of the Greek key design adorned with scrolls and balls and a large flower on each end. Attached on hinges at each end are hinged links of the Greek key design. The links are 1/2" wide and end with a secure push in clasp. This necklace measures 18 1/2" end to end, weighs 125 grams and is in f...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #145246
Stunning sterling and nephrite jade ring by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. An absolutely gorgeous ornate setting for the stone that sits high on the hand. The ring and stone are in fine original condition. It is a size 6 1/2. The stone measures 3/4" long and 1/2" wide. It is about 3/4" deep. Hallmarked with the Antonio crown, Taxco and some other letters or numbers I cannot decipher. Just beautiful!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #147315
Very strong, outstanding design in this mid-century sterling pin by Taxco artist Sigi Pineda. Many design elements of shapes and overlapping planes, this three dimensional pin measures 1 3/4" by 1 7/8". It is in fine original condition and hallmarked for vintage Sigi as shown in the photo. This piece is the kind of design for which Sigi is best known.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #147609
This set is the Hector Aguilar V-chain necklace with detachable azurite pin/pendant, matching azurite earrings, and matching V-chain bracelet. The necklace is featured on page 39 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. It is shown with an amethyst pendant in the book. The azurite pendant on this necklace I am offering is shown on page 217 of this same book and the V-chain bracelet on page 63. These pieces are dated c.1945 and are in 940 silver. Ir is extremely rare to find a match...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #148593
Rare and unusual William Spratling sterling crossover ring with two conical shaped amethysts. It is a size 3 3/4 and is a magnificent pinky ring. It may have been sized at one time but I do not think so. It is in beautiful condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. It is signed with the WS mark which dates c. 1949-1967 as shown in the photo. A stunning ring.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #148631 (stock #T 224)
C. 1940 (before assay mark), 2+ Ounce, Marked: "Made in Mexico" & Silver but tests Better than Sterling and 4 (1 X 3/4") Bezel Set Rectangular Pinkish Salmon Cabochons that look like Rose colored Agate or Jasper. 7" Wrist X 1"wide. Strong Push Clasp. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #148862
Classic Hector Aguilar 940 silver ring with oval black onyx. A beautiful setting. This is a large ring, currently size 13, but is actually adjustable and was made this way. Fine original condition, weighs 14 grams and is signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo. A great ring.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #151095
RARE and OUTSTANDING 940 silver bracelet from Hector Aguilar's workshop the Taller Borda designed by Gabriel Flores. Fabulous design and execution, this bracelet is in fine original condition with a beautiful patina. It consists of six pin hinged panels with a chain and pin closure. It measures approximately 7" around in the inside and is 1 1/16th " wide. It weighs 124 grams. It is signed Taller Borda, 940, GF (for Gabriel Flores),Taxco Mexico and the eagle mark with the number 9. This is hallma...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #152581
Bold and beautiful sterling and black onyx bracelet by Los Ballesteros. I believe this is originally an Antonio Pineda design. These are V shaped links with onyx inset into the sides. Each link is hinged and moves. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones. It measures 8 1/4" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide. It weighs 140 grams and is signed for Los Ballesteros as shown in the photo. A fabulous looking piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #153284
Stunning 970 silver and moonstone necklace by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. It is in fine original condition and measures approximately 15" around. It is curved to sculpt the neck so a bit hard to measure. It is 1/2" wide. The moonstones are clear blue and all original and in fine condition, no chips or cracks. Secure push-in clasp, intact safety chain. Signed for Antonio Pineda as shown in the photo. Extremely beautiful.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #153708
Wonderful sterling cross and rosary beads by Taxco silversmith Hector Aguilar. I believe this to be quite rare and it is pictured on page 153 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO BY Penny Morrill. The cross is 2 3/4" long without the bail,3 1/8" with the bail. It is attached to the rosary beads which measure 15" when hanging on the neck. It does not have a clasp and slips over the head. If it did open and you could measure it end to end it would be 30". I am quite sure that the rosary is origin...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #154515
This is the ARMADILLO CUFF, designed by Valentin Vidaurreta and made by Manuel Altamirano. It dates c. 1945-50 and is featured in the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. The rounded shaped panels graduate in size measuring from 1 3/4" wide in the front to 1" at the back. It measures 5 3/4" around in the inside and has a 1 1/4" opening so it is for a 6 3/4" wrist. It is signed for Manual Altamirano as shown in the photo. Fine original condition but extremely tarnished and I am going to leave...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #154767 (stock #T 266)
Vintage Hand Wrought Pin to Pendant. Hand Cut Open Oval with Applied Maya, Aztec, Mexican or Inca God Idol of better than 14K Gold. Marked 925. .5 Oz (16 grams). 2.25" long X 1.75" wide. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #155618
Beautiful early bracelet by Taxco silversmith Fred Davis. There are six wide incised silver panels with center bezel set cabachon amethysts. It is in fine original condition with a secure pin closure. Measures 6 3/4" end to end and 1 5/8". Signed for Fred Davis as shown. GREAT!!!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #156710
Tane is a noted silver company in Mexico City featuring jewelry and "Art Objects" with a strong emphasis on quality. Tiffany & Co. assisted Tane in the 1960's and 70's to expand. This beautiful necklace and earrings set is sterling square links joined together by a straight gold washed link. The necklace measures 16 1/2" end to end, is 1/2" wide and weighs 118 grams. The earrings are clip back and measure 5/8" long and 5/8" wide. They weigh 13 grams and hold securely and comfortably on the ears....
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #157746 (stock #T 281)
Sold. Very much the "Matilde Poulat" pre- Hispanic, open cut style in Coral, Amethyst, Turquoise and Sterling Brooch marked: "Mat'l Mexico 925" and another mark. This naive, primitive piece has NOT been cleaned.
See Closeups for mark, info. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #158190 (stock #T 282)
Vintage, Chased Mexican Sterling Bracelet Cuff Signed Marked "Sanborn's Mexico Sterling", Covered with Engraved, Naive, Folk, Figural depiction of Man and his Burro in Mountain Path. 0804 SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #158284
HUGE, 142 gram, Aztec design sterling and amethyst cuff bracelet by William Spratling. This piece is featured on page 39 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1940. This bracelet is spectacular in design, materials and execution. It measures 6" around in the inside with a 1 3/8" opening, so 7 3/8" total. It is 2 3/8" wide in the front. This is a big and bold piece, a fabulous work of art. It is in excellent original condition,no chips or cracks to the stones and has a ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #159081
Early Mexican silver bracelet with 5 beautiful green agate cabachon stones. This is a Fred Davis design but this bracelet is only marked Silver Mexico. It measures 8" end to end and is 1"wide. Fine original condition and weighs 67 grams. Lots of movement to this piece and gorgeous on.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #159664
A gorgeous, gorgeous, early Mexican silver bracelet with green agates. This is a Los Castillo design but only signed Sterling Mexico. It is very heavy weighing 114 grams and measures 7" long and 2" wide. The design is compelling and the agates are just beautiful. Fine original condition. Don't miss this one!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #160007
This is the best Los Ballesteros bracelet ever. Wonderful 1 1/2" wide sterling hinged bangle with black enamel polka dots strategically placed all around the bracelet. The back is as interesting as the front. It measures 7 1/4" around in the inside and weighs a solid 119 grams. Tight push in clasp and fine original condition. Signed for Los Ballesteros as shown. I just LOVE this bracelet!