All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1304903 (stock #13115)
Slick, modernist Sigi Pineda sterling silver and pearls cuff bracelet, the two pearls lifted above their oxidized background and showcased in a shadow-box asymmetrical opening. This is Sigi at one of his best moments, I believe, the choice of materials a favorite of mine and a combination that Antonio Pineda also benefited from during his career. The cuff has an inner circumference of 6 3/4" (including the 1 3/8" gap) and its width reaches 1 1/16" at center front...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1303429 (stock #02520)
A vintage man's sterling silver ring with an intaglio carved centurion hematite or black Alaskan diamond stone c1940s-50. This size 9 ring measures 11/16" x 1/2" across the stone, it is stamped STERLING and LLM, and it weighs 10.6 grams. Intaglio simply refers to the way the stone is carved inward, rather than outward like a cameo. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1301829 (stock #13075)
Magnificent and quite rare to find, Sigi Pineda's design 241 is the epitome of modernist elegance and boasts reversible stones - so in actuality, you have two pieces in one! Featuring intense oxidation in the recessed areas which almost looks like cold enamel, the necklace and earrings set can be worn to display either the golden sheen obsidian cabs or the chrysocolla stones...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1300553 (stock #26C10)
Miniature mandolin musical brooch pin by Reuge, Swiss, gilded 800 silver and blue enamel. Circa 1970s. Size: 3 inches length. This little gem is fashioned in gilded silver, with blue enamel, in the form of a musical instrument - a mandolin. Beneath the strings, it has a miniature painting of a pianist. The musical clock-work mechanism is entirely mechanical, and, best of all, it is actually a piece of jewelry that can be worn as a brooch...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1300008
Beautiful handmade vintage 1940's sterling silver, amethyst and turquoise necklace designed and signed by Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her designs MATL. Necklace measures 20" long and 1 1/2" wide. Each of the 18 panels and clasp is accented with bezel set pyramid and rectangular amethysts and barrel cut turquoise stones. The bottom edges are mounted with turquoise cabs. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Weight - 155 grams, 5.5 oz. Exquisite condition and gorgeous patina...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1298300
A very fine mid-century Danish sterling bracelet designed by Gertrude Rougie for A. Michelsen. Measuring 7" end to end, it is 1 1/4" wide and weighs 45 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Lots of flow and movement with the articulated links. Unique pin closure. A very special bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1293027
This is a beautiful sterling silver overlay bracelet by Hopi silversmith Raymond Sequaptewa. It has a bold geometric design and is in fine original condition. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus a 1 3/8" opening, it is 1 1/2" wide and weighs 90 grams. Signed with Sequaptewa's ear of corn hallmark and the Hopi Guild symbol. A magnificent cuff.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1292744
Beautiful and rare this "machine age" 970 sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet measures 1 inch wide and will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. It weighs a hefty 117 grams, 4.1oz. Excellent condition with no issues. Slide clasp is tight and secure. In addition there is a safety chain. Fully hallmarked with the Antonio crown TAXCO, 970, eagle stamp and STERLING. This design is featured on p...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1292407 (stock #151104)
We have to offer today a 39 piece set of authentic Hector Aguilar's solid silver flatware set. Hector Aguilar started out working for William Spratling when he first opened de Las Delicias. He left in 1939 to open his own Taller. This beautiful, handmade silver service is hallmarked with a true hallmark and eagle 9 which was given to only Hector Aguilar...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1292092 (stock #15/08/04)
Margot Van Voorhies opened her Taller after the divorce from Antonio Castillo and their successful Taller Los Castillo...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1990 item #1291772 (stock #150504)
When I saw this necklace I was rather stunned by it's workmanship and unusual beauty. Obviously Modernist but also Brutalist. The smaller beads are also all handmade and of varied sizes. The clear stone is non purified rock crystal and in it's raw form with facets. You can see some striation inside it but it is mostly clear. The large beads have been heated up until they literally blew up. Upon cooling they shrunk inward. The artist signed as shown. Another added surprise is the handmade little ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1291222
Iconic 940 sterling silver bracelet designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). This bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide and will comfortably fit up to a 7 inch wrist. Weight - 110 grams, 3.9oz. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Pin and safety chain in perfect working order. Fully hallmarked HA 940 TAXCO eagle 9. Pictured on p. 100 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Also pictured on p. 36 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Mo...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1287647 (stock #150303)
Margot de Taxco design 5647 is a beautiful floral motif with the bracelet and earrings having a stately presence of 1.75in. tall. The repousse is thick and heavy with a combined weight of 155.5 grams. The parure has no damage and is an excellent example of this design. Definitely collector worthy. The necklace is 16.25in. of wearable length. The center piece comes together with a simple ring and the look is divine. The leaves go around the neck with the sizable flowering sections making the drop...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1286774 (stock #12618)
A piece from the opening years of the Los Castillo taller this is a simply stunning bracelet! Despite the almost minimalist design, the cuff is breath-taking with its huge black onyx cab that centers its face and glistens whenever the light hits it. The sterling frame has thick twist-rope accents while big fleur-de-lis motifs flank the stone. With an inner circumference of 6 3/4" (including the 15/16" gap), the bracelet is relatively adjustable but I would strongly advise to have your jeweler d...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1286412
Art Deco in design this 1930's sterling silver and obsidian pin was designed and signed by Mexico designer Frederick Davis (1880-1961). Pin measures 2 3/4" X 1 3/4". Beautiful condition. Pin exhibited in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and pictured on p. 206 of the book by Penny Morrill.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1286189 (stock #12354)
Designed for David Andersen by Bjorn Sigurd Ostern a vintage 1960s sterling silver and enamel pendant necklace with an original Andersen neck ring. This design is referred to as "Thor's Hammer" and in our case it comes in stunning shades of blue. I love the hand-hammered finish of the torque and the set's slick elegance. The pendant is just shy of 2" tall by 1 7/16" wide while the neck ring has an inner circumference of 15 5/8" (including the 7/8" gap; yet relatively adjustable). The set weigh...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1285778
A stunning sterling and jelly opals necklace by San Miguel de Allende, Mexico artist Carmen Beckmann who was active from c.1955. This magnificent piece features 27 colorful,vibrant jelly opals placed intricately between silver balls all framed in graduated sized silver rectangular links. The stone backs are open so the light can reflect the gorgeous colors of the opals. Measuring 16 1/2" long, it is 1/2" wide at the center rectangle. It is in fine original condition,no chips or cracks to the sto...