All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1371294
This vintage sterling silver bracelet was designed circa 1950's by Margot Van Voorhies Carr. Weighing 67 grams, the AM PM bracelet measures 3/4" wide with a 7" wearable length. The hourglass pendant is 1 1/2" long. Fully hallmarked. Safety chain & clasp tight & secure. This bracelet, companion necklace & earrings are pictured on p.51 of the museum exhibit catalog WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill...
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 1950 item #1402970 (stock #14604)
Vintage 1940s Hector Aguilar silver repousse floral brooch in what I believe to be a squash blossom design which might even have been created by Valentin Vidaurreta. There are several variations of the motif that can be found in various sizes and weights - during the short period in the 1940s when Coro had their jewelry made in Aguilar's workshop due to the war restrictions, brooches like this albeit lighter were also made for the American market and stamped with Coro's Mexican hallmark...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #313750
This is STERLING DESIGNER JEWELRY from DENMARK. The DESIGNER is N.E.FROM and this is 3 PIECES with FISH, STARS, AND BEZELED AMBER. The BROOCH measures 1 1/2" in Diameter; EARRINGS measure 15/16" in Diameter. Date this N.E. FROM JEWELRY ca. 1950 to 1975 in EXCELLENT Condition
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 : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #170182
A wonderful sculptural sterling cuff bracelet by Angela Cummings. Cummings designed for Tiffany & Co. for years then opened a studio of her own. She announced the closing of her studio in August of this year so her pieces will surely be increasing in value and become highly collectible. This unusual bracelet looks like 2 bracelets when on the wrist. I tried to give an idea of the look in photo 2 but unfortunately the bracelet is much too big for my wrist so please use your artistic imagination...
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 : Art Nouveau : Pre 1930 item #305874
Beautiful foliate design sterling pin from the Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop KALO. Measuring 1 3/4" by 1 1/4", it is in fine original condition and signed Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo. A lovely brooch.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #132601 (stock #T100)
Sold. C. 1925 Oval Chased marked Hand Wrought Sterling Brooch with hallmark for Gaylord. 2 1/8" X 1" and ~ 8 Grams. Old, pesky, short-lived clasp. Very Collectible. Has not been cleaned. Sold, no price no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #357106
A great pair of mid-century modern 970 silver and turquoise earrings by Antonio Pineda. Inspired by the Greek key design, these screwback earrings measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" at the widest point. Beautiful original condition and hallmarked with the Antonio crown , eagle ,Hecho En Mexico 970. These are unique and awesome!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1280370
Rare sterling silver & chrysocolla pin, brooch or fur clip designed and signed (1940's) by American and Taxco artist William Spratling (1900-67). Piece measures 3 1/2" X 2 1/2". Clip on reverse in perfect working order. Fully hallmarked. WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO STERLING. Spratling designed a necklace and bracelet similar to this pin. See spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are featured in the 20th Century Mexican silver collection at LACMA.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #702922
Magnificent Fred Davis silver and onyx bracelet. This is a larger scale than the silver and amethyst bracelet of this same design that I have listed. This bracelet measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 1" wide. It weighs 62 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Classic Fred Davis and beautiful in every way.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1950 item #132649 (stock #T101)
C. 1940 Bold Impressive Signed: Made in Mexico Ambriz. Not marked, but tests at least 70 GRAMS of sterling! A Fred Davis design, but this one has applied ornamentation. 7 1/2 X 1 1/2" Wide. 1/4" thick Hallow Ware with applied granulation. 2 tiny dimples, not bad for age. Age appropriate oxidation for good contrast. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1210857 (stock #JJ1055)
An amazing sterling silver modernist pendant, Hopeakuu or Silver Moon, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Nilo Westerback Oy. Marked NW, Crown for Finland, 925, U7 for 1973. Measures 4 3/4" across. 13 concentric circles joined by a stem with a cast ball in the center. Chain measures about 27" long and is also marked NW, Crown and 925. In nice vintage condition, has some tarnish and surface scratches to the front and back...
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #265396
Wonderful horseshoe shaped link bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The links are hinged together and all move. C. 1950, this bracelet measures 7" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. It weighs 92 grams and is in excellent original condition. It has a secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. Signed for Antonio Pineda as shown. Great looking!!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1407823
Iconic William Spratling "River of Life" bracelet in 980 silver. With hallmarks from the first design period, the cuff is 5 3/4" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/8" opening. It is 1 1/4" wide and narrows to 3/4" at the terminal ends, weighs 77 grams, and is in fine original condition with no dents or dings to the balls. Signed as shown. This is a bracelet that should be in every Mexican silver collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1950 item #194260 (stock #606)
Thank you for your testimonial. Delightful for doll collectors. Vintage sterling silver dancing fabric yarn figures of a rag doll scarecrow man and a lady. Nenette? Pair of figural pins marked "Sterling" on the belly of her long skirt and an illegible mark on his right calf.
Trifari and Coro made a similar pair. Each is 1" tall, his width is 1.25" and she is a hair under 1". 12 Grams total weight; cast not a stamping and in good vintage condition with decades of old unpolished darken...