All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1377824 (stock #180404)
Signed Fred Davis bracelet features a large height of 1 7/8th inches and a inner diameter of 2.25in. The silver is thick and weighs in at 80 grams of quality construction. The warmed turquoise cabochons are all similar in color. I do believe they are all original stones. The beloved parrots decorate the design all the way around with a cut out dimensional design. A rare Fred Davis collector quality bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1345925 (stock #2016911c)
Matilde Poulat Matl signed Moth brooch with an obsidian stone in the center captures the old Mexico City Folkloric work. Poulat's work is collected and remains on of the most rare works from the Spratling era of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Dimensions are 2.25in. wide and 2.25in. across. The stone has no chips or worries of any kind. The repousse is thick and weighs 21 grams heavy.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1310876 (stock #152509)
William Spratling is legendary for his designs in silver and for quality in the production of those designs. Today we have an early phase 1 hallmark on his amethyst casa belles necklace. The weight is a hefty 102 grams and displays 18 links and 3 amethyst drops each at 1.5 inches long. It is a comfortable 17 inches in wearable length and it lays beautifully without tipping or rolling over on the neck...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1361419 (stock #172706)
Unique and very rare is this Los Castillo 419 brooch with a built in triple bead necklace when attached to a collar. The swirl medallions disconnect (with an old spring ring push pin) so you can wear just the medallion brooches if desired. The medallions are thick and heavy repousse at 47 grams. Their length is 2in. x 1.25in. wide. The largest bead on the drop is 14mm. When laid straight the brooch is 7.75in. long. This treasure has been handled with love and is without damage.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1430708 (stock #15002)
The quintessential Art Deco designer, Abraham Paz is one of the earliest maestros of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. He worked in Mexico City and many of the designs we associate with Fred Davis are actually Paz's creations. His minimalist "masks", shield-form links and tiered ring settings epitomize the elegant geometry the 1920s and 1930s are known for while also foreshadowing the less-is-more attitude of modernism...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #946879
Eye catching size 5 1/2 sterling silver domed ball ring designed (1930's) and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The large silver half ball rests on a silver band. Ring weighs 5 grms. Vintage used condition with some minute pin head sized dings. Beautiful overall patina. Signed with the early WS brand hallmark and 980 for silver content.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1425377 (stock #15016)
Dating around 1930, this Mexican Deco Fred Davis necklace in a design that rarely comes up, is an early example of "mixed metals" jewelry. Combining repousse silver with copper wire and then bringing in ripe, saturated color with the amethyst cabs, the necklace is an ode to vineyards and aromatic red wine. Though the brooch of the parure appears in the third edition of Morrill's "Mexican Silver" (p. 28), the necklace is hard to find and I am thrilled to be presenting it here...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1413049 (stock #14920)
Bearing a combination of hallmarks that dates it around 1939 this William Spratling ring is wrought in high purity .980 silver and has developed the most amazing patina during its long and - I am sure - happy life. According to Goddard, Spratling used to refer to this design as the "crowned pyramid", an appellation that makes more sense if one looks at the matching bracelet from above as it lays on a flat surface...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1362868
This rare & beautiful sterling silver & amethyst bracelet & necklace were designed & signed in the 1930's by Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). The necklace has a wearable length of 16 1/4" & is 1" wide. The bracelet is 7" long & 1" wide. Necklace weighs 160 grams. Bracelet weighs 73 grams. Both hallmarked on the reverse FD SILVER MEXICO. Safely stored away for many years the silver & stones are in beautiful condition on both pieces. The attached safety chains appear to be vintage...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1419154 (stock #20803)
We are showing a dramatic vintage Mexican Silver bib necklace with warmed turquoise stones and marked only with 925. You can see the hammered silver on the underside which I love to see in a pre Spratling dated necklace. There is a 17 inch wearable currently and it does come with 2 extra links for a longer look. The repousse is not backed as you can see and the weight is 71 grams of heft. The top of the bib spans 7.5 inches across and 3.5 inches long in the center...
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 1940 item #1345214
Beautiful carved obsidian faces signed by Fred Davis. We have a 16in. wearable and almost an inch tall. The silver is soft and silky with no damage to stones or silver The picture seems blurred sometimes but that is the sheen of the obsidian. Perfect for collectors, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1376128
Handsome & rare this hand wrought 980 sterling buckle was designed & signed c. 1930's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Made in two sizes, this is the largest. Weighing 37 grams the buckle measures 2" X 2 1/8" & will accommodate up to a 1 1/4" strap. The high 980 grade silver provides an exceptional silky texture to the design. The original tool marks can be seen on the back along with WS TAXCO 980 hallmarks...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1349442
This vintage, hand wrought wearable work of art comprised of sterling silver, pyramid shaped amethyst & channel set turquoise was designed & signed c. 1934-48 by Taxco, Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. The necklace measures 17 inches long & 1 1/2" wide. Weight 116 grams, 4.1 oz. The amethyst stones are free of silver backing allowing the stones to catch light from all sides...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1404905 (stock #192107)
Today we have a signed William Spratling silver necklace of heavy links. Each link has curvilinear ends with a silver ball centered on the link. The length is 18in. and the links are one inch tall. The condition is without dents or damage of any kind. Beautiful presence and a jewel you can go anywhere in. The weight is 107 grams of quality, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #675331 (stock #T 1583)
SOLD. Vintage very ala William Spratling this hand tooled Mexican Silver Owl Pin Brooch with Amethyst Cab Eyes stamped: MEXICO SILVER, yet could well test higher and by one of his contemporary Taxco silversmiths no doubt and what detail. Old circa 1935 pin stem, spring hinge and safety catch. 2 3/8". Very nice vintage condition. Always FREE USA Mail/Ins with USA CK/MO. All Qs answered Here in lieu of email reply. REPLY: 19 grams on postal scale, please see all pictures for full details. ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1254893
Vintage amethyst & sterling silver beaded necklace designed and signed circa 1930-40 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Necklace measures 21 inches long and is comprised of 48 graduated handmade sterling silver beads. The central element of the design measures 5 inches across. The center bezel set amethyst cabochon is 1 1/4" in diameter and suspended from two silver hands. Necklace weight is 69 grams, 2.4 oz. Fully hallmarked on the reverse of central stone and also ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #408188
This is a magnificent, handmade, c.1930-40 sterling and amethyst bracelet in the style of Fred Davis. Possibly by Fred Davis but signed only Silver Mexico. The large, chunky, amethysts are a bright purple and faceted into a round dome. They are free of chips or cracks. The stones are a great compliment to the graceful, flowing silver design. Measuring 8" end to end and 1 3/8" wide, this is a massive bracelet weighing 116 grams. The six square links are individually hinged together so there is l...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1468837
This beautifully hand forged pin was designed by Mexico City artist Matilde Poulat c. 1930-40's. The pin measures 2" X 2" & weighs 20 grams. Penny Morrill explains on p. 217 of her book MEXICAN SILVER that the horizontal "S" is the symbol of happiness & the cascabeles signify fidelity. The pin is in excellent, unpolished condition. Both the pin back & safety lock are in fine working order. Signed Matl & 925 on reverse. MATL designs are included in the permanent collection of Mexican silver at ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1215671
Elegant branch coral and sterling silver pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1930-40's by Taxco, Mexico designer Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her work Matl, a variation of the Aztec word for water. Pin measures 1 1/2" X 1 1/2". Beautiful condition, signed on the back Matl 0.925 HECHO EN MEXICO. This early piece was designed and made before Poulat's passing in 1960. A similar design of this pin is pictured on p.221 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #285216
Gorgeous early William Spratling 980 silver bracelet featured on page 43 of the Morrill book MEXICAN SILVER. It is in beautiful original condition and has not been cleaned so has a warm vintage patina.There are no dents to any of the silver balls. It measures 8" end to end and is 1" wide. The pin closure works well. Weighing 108 grams, it is hallmarked with the WS print mark circa 1939-40 according to the spratlingsilver.com website. This is the kind of piece that made William Spratling the SILV...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1394131 (stock #191401)
We find Fred Davis signed piece from time to time but this one is very special. Look at the underside of this treasure. You are seeing strong work marks from the hand making of this jewel. The silver is silky to touch. Huge stones are displayed with the center being 1.5in. tall. The two side stones are 1.25in. tall. Very comfortable feeling at approximately 17in. wearable length. The stones are lilac to dark purple along with natural striations that separate colors within. No damage or repairs, ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1399464 (stock #191204)
This is an incredible William Spratling necklace from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Finding one of these is really a treasure due to how rare they really are but this one is even more rare due to 18kt balls in it's center and again on a thick layer of the medallion below the balls. These have been tested to 18kt. The repousse is open back and is an attribute of it's early age and the hallmarks for high silver content. The name is for MOTH and it is stunning on with 3 draped ball chains. It has...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1359947
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 : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1430858 (stock #02020290)
The presence is big with this Aguilar design. Each link is woven into a tied bow with thick, dimensional, ribbons of silver. Really beautiful natural patina Each is hand chased and finished with a dimpled dot in the center which is iconic in his use. 18 inches long and 7/8th of an inch tall of quality workmanship. 125 grams with no damage or repairs. Take this jewel anywhere, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1265094
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1303273 (stock #13159)
Stupendously beautiful, a vintage Deco Mexican silver bracelet that is not for the faint of heart! This is one of the most impressive, visually stunning examples of Mexico's early 20th c. jewelry I have seen. Its tall panels are profusely decorated with wirework and beading and set with two yummy, big amethyst cabochons each. Early as its pin-style clasp reveals and absolutely breath-taking it measures 7 3/4" in inner circumference (clasped) by 2 1/2" wide and weighs a whopping 179.6 grams. It...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1384070 (stock #182107)
Matl with early hallmarks features the palomas and the flower basket with amethyst, coral and turquoise stones is a treasure. Matilde Poulat is celebrated as one of the most talented and sought after artists in the period of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. This hard to find large medallion bracelet weighs 70 grams and is 7 inches long. The height of the medallion is 1.75in. and spans 2 1/8th inches across. .Marked 925 for silver content. There is one turquoise cabachon with a small chip but all ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1387401 (stock #182309)
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1407322
This sleek 1930's design by Frederick Davis features a finely detailed, hand carved malachite Aztec Warrior as the central element. Made for a smaller wrist the bracelet measures 6 1/2" long x 1 1/4" high and weighs 47 grams. Both silver and stone are in beautiful condition. Hallmarked FD on the clasp. Davis designs are included in many permanent museum collections.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #167783 (stock #T 368)
SOLD. Pre Colonial Motifs are hand cut on Unsigned Octagon Shape Sterling Pin Pendant with Malachite Rectangle Stone topped with at least 14K Gold Native American (Mexican, Central or South American) idol and Hand Made Chain (24"). Both pieces marked 925. Pin: 1.5" X 1.5". SOLD
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1422567 (stock #201404)
A most beautiful Frank Patania Senior cuff offered here with 7 large nuggets of turquoise. These nuggets measure 5/8th's tall and the overall height of the cuff is 2 inches. The length of the silver is 6.25 inches and the inside diameter is 2 3/8th's inches. There is a 1in. gap as well. Silver nuggets are dispersed an each side of the stones. Masterfull hand chasing and a heft of 112 grams. A huge presence and at an auction price value.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1342529 (stock #16/24/16)
We are offering a rare Matilde Poulat bracelet that is 7 in. long and 1 7/8th inches tall. A large piece with a carved onyx center stone with no cracks or chips. This is marked with the old MATL block and 0.900. It has a most unusual swirl to the bottom of the chin and on the top right a swirled spray. The puffy repousse is open backed and shows the work on the underside. Many early ones are made in this fashion. Patina is present and lovely. Definitely a rare treasure from the Mexican Silver Re...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1345360 (stock #161211)
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. The coral is beautiful and the turq...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1315241 (stock #150511)
Signed by Matilde Poulat and with one of her earliest Matl hallmarks, this necklace is one of the prettiest I have seen. The center drop is 6 in. across and 2.5in. tall with the dangles. The palomas are neatly tucked between larger stations inside the drop. You can hook into different lengths and it is 20in. long. This demi has been made with a thick silver base and has a weight of 64 grams heavy. There is a gorgeous natural patina with no damage of any kind to the stones or silver. A striking ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1430196 (stock #200809)
Fred Davis signed shields is an iconic design with this one being the largest size at 1.25 inches tall with most of that height being big stones. Eighteen inches of length provide a roomy fit. The weight is 166 grams of quality. This design is published in the books by Penny Morrill on Mexican Silver. The condition is without damage or repairs. Please note that the pictures are reflecting glare on the stones. There are no striations that come to the surface. They range from jelly clear to milky ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1402549 (stock #191006)
This is a huge 6in. tall cross with the sunburst and palomas roses adorning and the child angels dangle. Signed with the old hallmark of MATL cursive. The measurement is 4.5in. at the widest point. With a weight of 192 grams of exceptional design by Matilde Poulat and designed within the Mexican Silver Renaissance.This is fit for a true Museum piece and incredibly rare. Hangs from a leather raw hide strip and has no repairs, dents or damage of any kind, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1401418 (stock #192005)
Matilde Poulat was known for her reliquary silver work. She made beautiful crosses with ornate chain and statues adorned with stones. This cross and chain necklace has the block letters MATL on both the chain and the cross center piece. The chain measures 21 in. long with the drop being 2 1/8th inches tall. This chain is featured in the book MEXICAN JEWELRY BY MARY L. DAVIS AND GRETA PACK. Here it was used as a choice to display a cross. Each link is embedded with a branch of coral. The 3 layer...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1401618
Rare vintage hand wrought 1930's Art Deco silver, amethyst and green hardstone necklace, bracelet, and brooch suite designed & signed by Mexico artist Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). The pieces are comprised of alternating links of cushion shaped cabochon amethysts and pyramidal shaped green hardstones. These are gorgeous deep, dark purple amethysts and striking, bold green hardstones. All stones are free of chips or cracks with the exception of one very slight superficial chip from one corner o...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1409878 (stock #190710)
We have an old block hallmark on this lovely reliquary necklace. Original chain and has the chatelaine still with the piece that the cross hangs from. Length for the chain is 18.5in. The cross is 2.75in. long and just shy of 2.5in. across. The weight is 65 grams of thick silver. Reliquary items were and are important symbols of the day to day life in Mexico. This is a rare one and in excellent condition with no repairs or damage just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1267456 (stock #valesqbracel)
Early Velazquez repousse bracelet with a center height of 2.5 inches. The carved jade face is without chips or cracks. There is some glare in the pictures. This repousse has great dimension and is 104 grams heavy. With a length of just over 7in. long and a diameter of 2.5in. when closed it will fit most. Velazquez was known for his Mexico City repousse in the folkloric style that Matl, Matilde Poulat is also known for. A must have for collectors.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1309783
Magnificent long silver and turquoise screwback earrings by Matilde Poulat. These are hallmarked with her very earliest mark, dating them 1934-40. The scrolling silver work is stunning and delicate and the center drop dangles freely. These measure 2 1/8" long and weigh 19 grams total. There is a very slight ding at the bottom of one of the center dangles that is visible in the photos, but it in no way detracts from the beauty of these fine earrings. Let us remember that they are 75 years old or ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1433283
7.5 inches long Vintage William Spratling bracelet made in first phase of the Mexican Silver Renaissance and projects a timeless design. .75 inches tall and constructed with the open backed repousse technique. There is glare in the photos but this jewel has no dents or damage with some patina. It closes with a fold over clasp that is firm. The weight is 39 grams of higher than 925 silver and strength is given to the bracelet with the bending to the silver. A pleasure to wear. The hallmark is cl...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #688053
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.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1283073
Classic early 1930's sterling silver bracelet designed and signed by Mexico artist Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). Hand wrought this Deco design is comprised of 5 curved scalloped panels measuring 1 5/8 inches wide & 7 inches long. Weight - 85 grams, 3.0 oz. Signed FD SILVER MEXICO on the clasp. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Clasp is tight and secure. Bracelet pictured on p. 85 of SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA. Davis designs are featured in the 20th Century ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1387985 (stock #180210)
William Spratling's largest chain design is a first phase hallmark and one inch tall. Being 8 in. long it is suitable for a man or a woman. The fit is like a bangle for a woman and the hook clasp does takes up some of the wearable length. There is a curve/groove running down it's center with great dimension which is accentuated with the solid silver being 7mm thick. The color is a beautiful white with almost pure silver of at least 980 silver weighing 121 grams. Impressive at 1in. tall. You will...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1372061 (stock #172912)
We are offering a signed Matl necklace in a mid sized presence of a drop measuring 3 inches long with dangles and 2.5 in. across not counting the lead in links. The wearable length is 18in. The clasp is ornate with turquoise cabochons. The coral has an orange hue with barrel cuts. The turquoise on the drop is both cabochons and barrel cuts. The center stone is clear as many of Matilde Poulats stones in her beginnings of her shop were gem quality. Very early beginnings hallmark with a 980 mark. R...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1351167 (stock #171101)
Sanborns crafted this open backed repousse cuff with a floral motif. This type of work is an early method with this one being of exceptional weight of 71 grams and a height of 2in. Sometimes these cuffs have holes where light comes thru and or have a lighter weight of silver. This has none of those issues of damage, repairs or faults of any kind. A lovely item of early work to be admired by collectors.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1401490 (stock #192205)
We have a stunning pair of matching cuffs from the Mexican Silver Renaissance with a grand height of 5 inches. Beautiful cabbage roses with leaves adorn the treasure. The wrist is 2.25 in. and up the arm it is graduated to 2.75. It can be made somewhat smaller or larger. I would say it is set for a medium wrist with air to flow comfortably. The repousse is deep and puffy and without any holes where light can go through them. In superb condition with no damage or repairs. One photo shows the back...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1368708 (stock #170411)
This Matilde Poulat Mexico City folkloric bracelet in the Moth design has the early 30's mark of 930. Her taller Matl produced her heaviest silver work in it's beginnings. The bracelet is repousse and 7in. long. It is large measuring 1.75 in. tall. There are lines and matrix in the turquoise but no cracks or chips. All folkloric work has it crumples and cloud like puffy surfaces and this one is in excellent condition. There is glare in my photos and a natural super deep patina to it's surface. ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #468373 (stock #T 1428)
SOLD 08, no price, no info. Heavy pre assay era pre Columbian motifs stamped designs and turquoise cab pin by Rafael Melendez who once worked for William Spratling until 1939. This is stamped: 980 Conjoined RM in a circle & Taxco. 1.1 Ounce; 2 1/2 SOLD, no price, no info to protect the collector's privacy.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1380869
Very beautiful and early Fred Davis sterling and Rhodonite ring. This same ring, with an amethyst stone, is featured on page 27 of the 4th edition of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1930. The face of the ring measures 1" wide and 3/4" long and it is a size 6. Weighing 14 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. Signed as shown. A great addition to a Mexican Silver collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1349144 (stock #161212)
The jade drops are a Spanish Colonial design that is mostly seen with enormous pendants. This one has smaller pendants that are 2.5in. x 1.5in for the largest one and the others are 1.5in. x 1 1/8in. making it very wearable with your wardrobe choices. The chain is thick and the repousse balls are without dents.(there is glare which can make it difficult to determine by the flash) The color of the stones range from a warm green to almost a goldish green. No chips or cracks to the stones. A very o...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1440917 (stock #15384)
Without a doubt the “queen” of vintage Mexican silver jewelry, Matilde Poulat was an exceptional designer and, in my humble opinion, one of the country’s artists who, in their work, expressed the philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement. Her highly textured repoussage allows us to follow the silversmith’s hand as it slides over the metal thus affording us, to an extent, a glimpse of the creative process. Most of her bracelets are big, bold and daring - her jewelry in general commanding...
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 1940 item #1362264 (stock #171107)
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #281910
A wonderful sterling and turquoise necklace and matching bracelet by Taxco silversmith Fred Davis. His pieces are scarce in general and a matching necklace and bracelet are very rare to find. The design is charming and the stones are all intact. It is in beautiful original condition. The necklace measures 17" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 125 grams. The bracelet measures 7 3/4" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 55 grams. Both the necklace and the bracelet are signed FD MEXICO SILVER as shown...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1409957
This sleek, heavy and solid sterling silver piece was designed in the 1930's by William Spratling. Weighing 120 grams the letter opener and paperweight measures 5 inches long and is in beautiful condition with nice patina. No dents or dings. Spratling also designed a rosewood and silver version of the design shown in a picture here.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #466419
Featured on page 25 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk, this is a fine silver and amethyst bracelet by Fred Davis,Taxco. The authors date this piece c.1930. Measuring 7 1/2" end to end, it is 1 5/8" wide and weighs 93 grams. Fine original condition. An exquisite bracelet by one of Taxco's great silvermasters.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1305847
Both bold & delicate this rare obsidian & sterling silver necklace was designed & signed in Mexico circa 1930's by Frederick Davis (1880-1961). The necklace is 18" long. The center obsidian drop with frame is 1 1/2 L. Signed FD on clasp. Silver and stones are in beautiful condition with no issues. Unpolished patina. The stones catch light as the necklace moves. P. 123 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill features a Davis necklace with a similar Art Deco feel....