All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1358418 (stock #170405)
Hector Aguilar designed these bracelets in the same manor as the belts made famous by Georgia O'Keefe. The material is suede on top and lined underneath. Signage is correct with Hector Aguilar's hallmarks as shown. The length is 7.25in. and is adjustable for additional length. This treasure boasts a 1.5inch height for a strong presence. Rich looking on and is certainly for a grand entrance.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1357737
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1357347
By framing 26 "floating" moonstones with hand cut panels of 970 sterling silver Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda makes an exceptional & exquisite statement. This vintage c. 1950's necklace measures 17" long X 1" wide. It weighs 202 grams. Fully hallmarked by Antonio on the tight & secure clasp. The soft patina of 970 silver reflects beautifully into the oval cut stones. Both stones & silver are in excellent condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1356631 (stock #170404b)
Today we are offering a signed Hector Aguilar six spheres necklace. The necklace is a luxurious 20 inches long while most Aguilar spheres are much shorter. The height of each link is a grand 1.75 inches and because of this width the extra length is appreciated. Great depth and dimension is shown within each individual link. The quality of this design is verified with a weight of 214 grams of thick silver...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1356626 (stock #170404)
Stunning Diamonds by Antonio Pineda is a published design in the Silver Seduction book of Mexican Silver by Stromberg. The height is 1 inch tall and the weight is 91 grams of thick silver. The 970 silver is silky soft. There are no cracks to the stones and the clasp closes with a crisp click. This one is more than rare and definitely belongs in a fine collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1356047
Graceful & sensuous sterling silver necklace designed & signed c.1950 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The necklace measures 16 1/2 long & weighs 70 grams. The central element is 4 1/2" long & 1" high. The wrapped design has a subtle vermeil interior that contrasts beautifully with the outside silver. Signed on the reverse WS 925. Spratling referred to this design in his catalog as "Colar Gola"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1355434 (stock #171503)
This necklace is old and the maker used Mexico City folk art style repousse to produce this masterpiece. Simply stunning on and does not skip a beat with quality and condition. Natural patina in the recesses further pronounce the depth and dimension. The necklace is marked as shown with Made In Mexico Sterling. The center rose is 1.75 inches tall with a wearable length of 16.5inches. The hand carving on the top is masterful. Just look at the beauty in this necklace from LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1355116
Early, intricately hand wrought 980 sterling silver bracelet designed & signed c. 1930's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Bracelet wearable length is 6 3/4" X 1" wide. It weighs 65 grams, 2.3 oz. Beautiful condition & patina. Signed on reverse WS 980 TAXCO. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' spratlingsilver.com. Also pictured on p. 229 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1354530
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1352165
Important & rare this 1948-53 bracelet was designed & signed by modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Measuring 1 1/4" high & 6 1/2" long the bracelet weighs 121 grams. In beautiful condition. The large amethyst cab stones are stunning giving this piece presence. Signed SILVER BY TONO MEXICO, marks used by Antonio from 1948-53. Both clasp and safety chain in fine working order. This design was included in the museum exhibit SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST: ANTONIO PINEDA an...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1352163
Versatile & rare this 1950's hand wrought sterling silver necklace was designed & signed c. 1950's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measuring 52 inches long and weighing 50 grams this necklace can be wrapped two or three times suiting mood or occasion. A version of this necklace is shown on Goddard's spratlingsilver.com & on p. 177 of MEXICAN SILVER by Greta Pack & Mary Davis. Highly collectible. Spratling designs are included in many permanent museum collections ...
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 1960 item #1350312 (stock #162912)
This Ledesma parure is set with natural, green, sparkly Chrysoprase. All three pieces are hallmarked as shown and the earrings are clip backs. The clips are tight and in excellent condition. I think this set was hardly ever worn as it is in such stellar condition. The size if the necklace is 15.5 in. long and the bracelet is a long 7.5in. The necklace fits an average size but If someone needed more length you can add links from the bracelet. I will do that for you at no extra charge if needed. T...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1350288 (stock #T1834)
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.

Mark: Hecho en Mexico & Los Castillo, Taxco, 33 - presumably the style #33 rather than an assay #.
Wt: 18 grams of sterlin...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1350067 (stock #162312)
Signed La Estrella Taxco 980 this lotus pectoral is an exceptional work. Several artists created the Lotus design. The Taller of La Estrella produced the most beautiful pectorals and they are rare. The shop was only in business in Taxco for around 2 years. Not much is known because they were not there long but everything I have found has been astounding. This lotus has broader sweeps with the pectoral wings and the S links are longer than other makers. The drop is 4 inches long and 5 in. across....
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. Poulat used this technique in her earliest creations. Timeless in design the necklace looks great with dress or casual wear....
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 1950 item #1348887
Awesome & exceptionally rare this hand wrought sterling silver & mosaic azurmalachite double entwined serpent necklace was designed & signed c. 1949-50's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The finely detailed pendant measures 3" wide X 2 1/2". The necklace has a wearable length of 17 inches & weighs 87 grams or 3 oz. Beautiful condition and patina. Hallmarked on reverse WS 925. This design was featured in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE &...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1348662 (stock #160812B)
Margot Van Voorhies designed this magnificent set with color changing like Alexandrites. The necklace lays perfectly with an unusual design. One side of the necklace chain is free hanging with no weld and is free to move with your body. It also keeps it from flipping up etc. The open end goes behind the drop so it is sight unseen. It fits like a pectoral and is 100% original with no repairs, or damage of any kind to any of the pieces to the set. The necklace is 4.5in. diameter and will fit most....
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1348566 (stock #160712)
This Los Castillo Mexican silver necklace is exceedingly rare. It is truly more like a sculpture with it's open 3D flower pod containing a round pea inside each. The tops of the leaves are deeply carved. Heavy and constructed with rivets to show off a weight of 120 grams. The link is 1 inch tall and 15.25 wearable inches in length. A very heavy extension is included that can take you to 17.5 inches long if desired. Showing an old hallmark for Los Castillo we can safely say that this floral examp...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1348300 (stock #160412)
Design 5146 Margot de Taxco masterful necklace in a non symmetrical pectoral measuring 4.75in. across and a height of 2.75in. Condition is without damage and is a rare, properly hallmarked piece of art to wear. The eagle has worn off I believe from where it hits the chest at that point, although due to this being an early design it does not require an eagle to be correct. Made from thick silver and a weight of 72 grams. A collectors must have, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1347736
Outstanding hand made sterling silver & turquoise cuff bracelet designed & signed c. 1940's by Frank Patania Sr. (1889-1964). Made for a smaller wrist the interior measures 5 1/2" end to end plus the 1 inch opening in the back. It stands 1 inch high. 61 grams heavy. Five 5/8" high turquoise stones are accented by 14 solid silver half domes. Exquisite condition & patina. Fully hallmarked FP STERLING & Thunderbird shop hallmark. Patania was an Italian designer who migrated to the US & eventually t...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1347344 (stock #162511c)
We are offering an older Matl bracelet made when Matilde Poulat was still working in her shop. The links are a bit over 1.75in. tall and is 7.5in. long. It is easily sized by taking out a link if needed. (You keep the link removed) The turquoise tiny cabochons are dotted down the center and petit point also with the coral stones framing the outside swirls. The hallmark is a double strike(very common) and extremely legible. The weight is a hefty 84 grams. Old Matl is getting very hard to obtain a...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1347339 (stock #162511)
Margot de Taxco heart bracelet is one of Margot Van Voorhies iconic designs from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. This is a published design in the Penny Morrill book on Margot de Taxco. The design is 1.5inches tall with dark and jelly like stones of amethyst which are a better quality than normally seen. The bracelet sits 7in. around the wrist and fits most. No chips or damage of any nature. Weight is 85 grams of heft. Georgous!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1347333 (stock #162511)
Margot Van Voorhies Carr designed and hallmarked this Mexican Silver Renaissance necklace. The stones are more jelly colored and are better than normally seen in Mexican silver. It is without damage and does have a wearable length of 15in. naturally to 16.5in. with an included heavy extension. The weight is 95 grams and the link is 1in. tall. I am listing on my site the matching bracelelet as shown in the last picture. A definite example for collectors, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1346923
Intricately hand wrought & versatile this vintage sterling silver & volcanic obsidian starfish pendant or pin was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pendant measures 3 1/8" long & 3" wide. The handmade sterling silver chain in the style of Spratling measures 20" is marked STERLING. The thick carved oval obsidian stone catches light beautifully as you move. Both silver & stone are in beautiful condition. The chain hook, pin back & safety lock are ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1346291
Sensuous & elegant this hand wrought sterling silver necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measuring 20 1/2 inches long X 1 inch wide the necklace weighs an impressive 115 grams, 4 oz. Beautiful condition and patina. Hallmarked SPRATLING SILVER in oval, WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO. This design is pictured on p.46 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. Perfect for dress or casual wear. Spratling designs are the central focus of th...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1346139 (stock #161311)
One of the best William Spratling bracelets. Heavy thick silver that is deeply chased and tipped with open backed repousse puffy designs. 1.50in. in height and the gap is 1.25in. The diameter is 2.25in. which fits most. It can be warmed and made smaller to fit if needed. The hallmark is first phase and properly marked as shown. This will become your go to 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 1970 item #1345921 (stock #16911a)
This Victoria signed brooch is a published design in the Penny Morrill's books on Mexican Silver and it is also extremely collectable. The pattern is unique and it is made with quality workmanship. Dimensions are 2.5in. by 2.75in. No damage and very well cared for.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1345920 (stock #16911)
We have a rare bracelet with a maker's signature Meyers Silver offered today that exemplifies heavy repousse and drop dead gorgeous style. The hallmark is noted in THE LITTLE BOOK OF MEXICAN SILVER TRADE AND HALLMARKS by Hougart. The stone is dark with no damage and is overall a better quality than other amethyst seen in vintage Mexican silver. The height is 2.25in. tall and the inside diameter is 2.25in. as well. A pleasure to wear.
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 #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 1950 item #1345046 (stock #162810)
Los Castillo design # 142 is a very early design with a hefty 117 grams and a wearable length of 17inches. It was necessary to restring this necklace in order for it to be enjoyed for another 70 years. In the early years many items strung on threads does bear this style of clasp. The center medallion is 3in. x 1.25in. The design is an overlay of exceptionally thick silver. It has a beautiful patina and is a pleasure to wear with no damage. Very rare, just LOOK AT THAT NECLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1344949
Elegant hand wrought 940 sterling silver pin designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Pin measures 2" X 2". Beautiful condition and patina. Pin back and safety in fine working order. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Aguilar designs are included in the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1930 item #1344781 (stock #162510b)
In all these years now I have never listed an attribution to any listing. For this special old piece I am making an attribution for the first time and to SR. Guadalupe Castellanos. This figure is from the glyphs off the pyramids. This figure is also similar on other pyramids around the world. The date of manufacture could possibly be as early as 1913. It was rare to put signatures on any silver in these early days and this is marked with only STERLING and not even with Mexico. Sr. Castellanos wa...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1344524
Iconic & highly collectible hand forged sterling silver and amethyst pins designed and signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The arrow pin measures 3 1/8" across. The eagle landing on the amethyst boulder measures 1 3/4" across. Both pins are in beautiful vintage condition. Pin backs and safeties in fine working order. Each pin is hallmarked on the reverse. The pair of pins are pictured on p. 39 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and on Phyllis Goddard's spratling...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1342937 (stock #16110)
This pair of Matl earrings are of the double birds design which is quite scarce. They are unmarked and came from a hallmarked, matching Matl necklace and bracelet parure in my collection. Many parure earrings are not hallmarked. However, they are unmarked and the price reflects such. They are 1.25 in. wide and 2 in. long. The carving on the tops is exceptional. They are screwbacks and could be converted to posts. Please call with any questions.
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 1960 item #1342317
Beautifully hand crafted sterling silver & copper link bracelet designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-57). Measuring 1/2" wide the bracelet will comfortably fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist. It's 8" long unclasped. Beads are constructed on all sides giving the bracelet height and dimension on the wrist. The clasp is incorporated into the design and works smoothly and securely. Beautiful condition and patina.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1342009
Rare and impressive this vintage sterling silver & turquoise cuff bracelet was designed & signed c. 1943-48 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Weight 117 grams. The cuff measures 2 7/8" high. The interior measures 5 1/2" between terminals. The gap opening gradually widens from 1 1/4" at the bottom wrist end to 1 1/2" at the top forearm end. The wearable wrist size is up to 6 3/4". The bracelet is comprised of 27 beautiful turquoise cab stones set between rivers of heavy gauge silv...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1341595
Exquisite and rare 970 silver pendant with a large inset onyx tube and singular pearl by Antonio Pineda. A great geometric Modernist design, this pendant measures 2 3/4" by 1 3/4" and weighs 59 grams. There is a bail on the reverse to accommodate a chain. I have never seen this piece before, however there is a belt buckle with similar design and onyx tubes featured on page 143 of the catalogue from the Antonio Pineda exhibit that was held at the Fowler Museum at UCLA titled SILVER SEDUCTION THE ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1341179
Rare sterling silver & pale rose quartz ring designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). The bezel set quartz stone face measures 1 inch long. The ring is a size 7 1/2. Beautiful vintage condition & patina. Please see the companion Hector Aguilar rose quartz bracelet listed separately.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1340170
Outstanding sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling (1900-67). Weighing a hefty 41 grams the buckle measures 2" X 2" and will accommodate a 1 5/8" strap. Beautiful condition and patina. No dents or dings. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. This design is pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk, MEXICAN JEWELRY by Pack & Davis & on p. 108 of SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall & Riney.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1338355 (stock #163007)
We have a very special William Spratling early casa belles and amethyst necklace. Properly hallmarked as shown and 18 in. long. It has a height of 1.25in. and displays a strong presence. This is a rare piece of old Mexican silver and it is very difficult to find one with the proper number of 3 casa belles in between the amethyst that conforms to William Spratlings standards of this design. These hand made casa belles are extremely difficult to reproduce. There is no damage or repairs to this tre...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1336972 (stock #161007A)
Design 5207 Margot de Taxco taller is one of the finest works by Margot Van Voorhies. Heavy at 110 grams and a height of 3 7/8th in. tall. The diameter is 2.5in. and will fit most. The repousse is phenomenal with hand carving on the scales. We have water bubbles and topped off with Amethyst eyes and adornment. No dents with a tight spring. An absolute must for collectors.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1336956
Rare & elegant this sterling silver & faceted black obsidian bracelet was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-09). Measuring 1 inch wide the bracelet will fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist comfortably. All 13 diamond shaped stones & silver are in beautiful condition. Attached safety chain & slide clasp are tight and secure. Hallmarks include the Antonio crown, eagle 17, 970 Silver, pattern # ZZ 715, sterling Mexico. Weight is 86 grams, 3oz. Pictured on p. 153 of the mu...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1336951
Iconic sterling silver and amethyst owl brooch designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pin stands 2 3/8" tall X 2" wide. Weighs 41 grams. Each amethyst is bezel set and surrounded by a deep channel giving the owl eyes a 3 D effect. Both silver and stones are in beautiful condition. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. This design al...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1335579 (stock #7345)
A Mexican modernist sterling silver blue crystal pin or brooch from the 1960s-70s. This pin has a safety clasp and it is stamped MEXICO TAXCO 925 MAR. It has a central blue claw-set crystal and it measures 2-1/4 x 1-1/8". It weighs 11.5 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some shallow bending from the silver stamps and some bending to the retaining pin. All items are thoroughly and conservatively g...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1334813 (stock #161606)
We have a William Spratling bracelet one inch tall with thick tubes of silver wrapping around in three tiered sections. There are amethyst stones the shape of teats all around the bracelet. All are original to the bracelet with no cracks or chips. No dents to the silver as well. The bracelet will fit a small wrist and not over 6 inches. I have never seen this design in a larger size. Properly hallmarked as shown with a very dark and natural patina. A rare treasure.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1334608 (stock #161306B)
Hector Aguilar had a great sense of colors used in his stone choices with the blues and greens in Chrysacolla as in this bracelet.Properly signed as shown by Hector Aguilar with eagle 9 which has some double strike. Length is 7in. and the height is approximately 7/8th of an inch tall. Thick silver weighing 49 grams with a luxurious silky feel. No damage, no repairs, chips or dents.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1334098 (stock #160606)
Salvador Teran never looked better in his designs than this necklace and earring set. The velvet is a double strand going around the neck and has a 16.5in. wearable. It is clean and perfect. The silver is thick and substantial weighing 128 grams. The lariat is approximately 24in. long to the end tips. The tips and earrings are the same cut work but smaller in size but the earrings are still striking being 2.25in. in length. We can say the word rare in our descriptions but this one is monumental...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1334064 (stock #160506A)
Truly a rare Hector Aguilar necklace which is a published design in Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny Morrill. Lovely on with a height of .75in. and a length of 15.5in. Construction is repousse giving it depth and dimension. Definitely a go to piece with a presence for commanding the board room. No damage of any kind. Made with Agular quality and a weight of 68 grams. It exhibits a very dark, natural patina amd I have left it as it came to me for the buyer to make their own. Collector quality, j...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1333946
A stunning sterling cuff bracelet with 10 gorgeous round azurite stones by Carmen Beckmann. The cuff measures 6" around in the inside with and additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/ 2 " wide. Weighing a hefty 113 grams, it is in fine original condition.There are no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as shown. An exquisite piece. Carmen Beckmann is one of the few well known women Mexican silversmiths of her time. Her work is hard to find and always interesting and beautiful . She had a shop in...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1332155 (stock #161305)
Los Ballesteros is certainly known by collectors to have the best giant bangle full of polka dots. You find these (when lucky) with all onyx, obsidian, Bakelite in colors and multi stones. This is a multiple stone beauty with no damage(but plenty of glare) and all the stones are smooth. There is tiger eye, lapis, chrysoprase, obsidian and a banded blue agate that I can name. Even though the camera lens and light bends the polka dots as they go around the bracelet I assure you that they are as cl...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1331716
Vintage & rare this 1940's sterling silver and stone pin or brooch was designed & signed during Hubert Harmon's short time in Taxco, Mexico. This large piece measures 4 1/4" long X 2 1/4" wide and weighs 43 grams. Harmon always brought humor and an unusual thought provoking style to his sculptural designs. The underside of the foot is bezel set with 15 stones. Beautiful vintage condition. No dents or dings. Signed on the reverse. Stick pin and safety catch in perfect working order. A chapter on...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1331577 (stock #16055)
What a rare Mexican silver jewel this is with bright colors that flash in this large Cantera Fire Opal. The amount of time to decorate the hand made chain with hearts, plus the engraving is truly a work of love. In addition the locket is framed with another heart that the locket hangs from. Signed RAF eagle 28 who is noted in Bille Hougarts THE LITTLE BOOK OF MEXICAN SILVER TRADE AND HALLMARKS. No dents or damage of any kind and the locket shuts tight. The height of the locket is 2in. tall and 1...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1329990
Eye catching 940 sterling silver and copper graduated discs bracelet designed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1 3/8" wide at center panel with a wearable length of 7 inches. Weight is a hefty yet comfortable 75 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. Clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked for Aguilar as shown. This design is pictured on p. 139 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Aguilar designs are featured in the permanent 20th cent...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1329170
Monumental and rare this vintage sterling silver & amethyst bracelet was designed and signed circa 1930's by Mexico artist Frederick Davis (1880-1961). The bracelet measures 1 3/4" wide X 7" long. Because of the complex construction it would most comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. Weight 88 grams, 3.01 oz. Each stone measures 3/4" across. The stones are deep in color with interesting white contrasting occlusions typical of Mexican amethyst. The bracelet is in beautiful vintage condition. The...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1328031 (stock #161703)
The tear drop is an iconic design for Antonio Pineda. This necklace is Properly signed as shown and with a weight of 126 grams that speaks of quality. Generously sized with a 5in. diameter makes this example approximately 17in. long. The stones are all original to the necklace and there is no damage to the stones or silver. The amethyst have white swirls and some internal striations and the purple is deep in color. All the terminals are in correct position with no bends so it lays perfectly when...