This Japanese Netsuke Brooch was made by Los Castillo before 1948 and bares the old linear hallmark as shown. The carving is very well done. This is a large brooch at 3 7/8th's in. x 3.75in. The weight is 49 grams heavy. No chips or dents and the green poured glass is not discolored. A treasure that is sought after and will not disappoint.

We are offering a William Spratling bracelet properly hallmarked on page 33 in Spratling Silver : A Field Guide by Phyllis M. Goddard. This is called a snap over due to the hidden clasp snaps over the closure bar. The design is shown with the center row being brass on page 56 of Phyllis Goddard's book. This example has 3 rows of all silver oval beads. The repousse is very thick and heavy a weight of 72 grams and with the bracelet being 1 inch tall. No dents but lots of glare and specks of patina...

Democrats at you convention, wear this cute little vintage c 1945 Silver Donkey Pin Brooch marked Sterling Mexico in back. Stands at 1 5/8" X 2 5/8" weighing .3 Ounce 10 Grams. Very Nice preowned partially unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info

Elegant pair of sterling silver and rosewood individual ashtrays designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). The nautical design is captured in handhammered heavy gauge silver with each piece resting on a rosewood base. 2 1/4" high, base 1 3/4". Both wood and silver in beautiful condition. Pictured in Mexican Silver by Morrill and Berk and on the informative website www.spratlingsilver.com.

I have a weakness for big, hinged bangle bracelets and am always on the look-out for interesting designs. And this one really caught my attention! Early, dating in the pre-1948 period, and adorned with three gorgeous alexandrite simulants, it is also diamond-etched and boasts stylized foliate cut-outs...

Sensational and rare sterling silver and amethyst belt buckle designed and signed circa 1940's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. When the hook with a puffy heart tip slides beneath the gill of the fish to secure the buckle in place this work of art measures 6 1/2 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. Separately each piece measures 3 3/4 inches long. Each of the belt ends will easily accommodate a 1 1/2 inch belt strap...

This is the silver "pillow" bracelet by William Spratling. It is from his first design period, 1931-1946. Measuring 8" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide, it has a pin closure and is in fine original condition. It weighs 86 grams and is featured on page 43 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. This is one of Spratlings' most recognizable bracelets and one of the most beautiful.

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. A fascinating chapter on Valentin is included on p...

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...

An accomplished member of the Mexico City school of repoussage, maestro M. Velazquez was a contemporary of Matilde Poulat's and many of his designs are actually based on Matl's originals. The level of craftsmanship and the quality of his work have contributed to his becoming increasingly sought after by collectors, especially with the high prices Poulat's creations realize. I love all his pieces but I have a particular affinity for his brooches and this one, I have never seen in the past...

Handsome sterling belt buckle by Hector Aguilar. This piece is featured on page 101 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1945. Suitable for a man or woman, it measures 2" by 1 1/4" and weighs 34 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown. Great for todays fashion.

Signed only Sterling Mexico this bracelet is fantastic. The beads go all the way around the bracelet and not one is dented. The stones are set with clean bezels. At it's center focal point the bracelet is 1.5in. tall. Fits most like a bangle with a diameter of 2.5in. The center large stone is the push pin to open the bracelet to wear. There is a safety chain on this piece and it is in excellent condition. The bracelet rounds in it's shape perfectly. No chips or cracks to the stones or silver...

Beautiful hand wrought pair of sterling silver candlesticks in bell form designed and signed by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Each stands 4 inches high. Base measures 3" across. 350 grams, 12.05 oz. No dents, dings or repairs. Each stamped WS SPRATLING SILVER MADE IN MEXICO. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com.

Dramatic deeply hand carved sterling silver cuff bracelet designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The face of the cuff measures 2 1/2" from top to bottom. Inside measures 5 1/2" end to end with a 1 1/2" opening for a wearable length of up to 7". Weight - 136 grams, 4.08oz. Beautiful condition with no repairs. Pictured In SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall & Riney and on Phyllis Goddards' Spratlingsilver.com where she states that Spratling referred to the ...

Delicate in look, this Marcel Boucher brooch is most elegant! Bows and ribbons, feathers and leaves show the artistry that Boucher was known for. This is an older piece, indicated by the MB "chicken" mark on the back. It is rhodium plated and measures 2 1/2" by 2 1/2".

One of the best Spratling treasures is this V cuff . It is big at 163 grams and 3in. tall on the front angle. It currently is 2.5in. at the inner diameter. Hallmarks shown are noted in the book Spratling Silver A Field Guide by Phyllis M. Goddard to be 1st phase. The jewel has been well kept with no dents and the very pretty stones have natural inclusions as to be expected. The V cuff is thought to be designed by Valentin Vidaurreta who was respected by William Spratling. Stunning to wear and fa...

The warmed turquoise and it's 1.5in. height including the ornamental rings make an outstanding example of vintage Mexican silver. On the back you can see the hand hammered marks and it is marked 980 sterling and Taxco was cut off. It is silky soft to the hand and has a dark natural patina. It fits comfortably with a 16in. length. There are no dents or damage to this treasure and it is collector quality. Simply fabulous, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Mexican Silver Earrings that have the chased, incised, engraved style of Castillo or Aquilar. Marked: 3 initials "C.." "Mexico Sterling". Would go well with other Mexico Taxco pieces listed throughout the About Mimi's Gems catalog. 1.5" long & very nice condition. SOLD, no price, no info