Mexican 4-piece matching coffee service with sterling silver tray by Maciel. Circa 1950. Dimensions: 21 inches x 15 inches tray weighs 51.1 troy ozs./898 grams; coffee pot measures 9.5 inches ht. and weighs 28.8 troy ozs./898 grams; covered sugar bowl - 5.5 inches ht. and weighs 9.9 troy ozs./309 grams; creamer - 5.25 inches ht. and weighs 9.1 troy ozs./283 grams Total weight: 99.13 troy ounces/ 3,083 grams. Excellent condition with no monograms or dents or repairs...

A beautiful sterling and turquoise match holder and tray by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. The pieces are elegant and sophisticated in their simplicity. The oval cabachon turquoise have a bezel of tiny silver beading. The stones provide the focal point for these fine pieces...

Very strong, outstanding design in this mid-century sterling pin by Taxco artist Sigi Pineda. Many design elements of shapes and overlapping planes, this three dimensional pin measures 1 3/4" by 1 7/8". It is in fine original condition and hallmarked for vintage Sigi as shown in the photo. This piece is the kind of design for which Sigi is best known.

This bold, eye catching sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexican modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Weighing 120 grams, the piece has a wearable interior length of 6 1/2". It's 1" wide rising to 3/8" high on the wrist. In beautiful vintage condition with a soft, aged patina. No dents or dings. Both hinge & clasp are in fine working order. Fully hallmarked. Antonio designs are included in several permanent museum collections including LACMA.

Smashing color combination of peridot and amethysts in this stunning sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. The center highly polished irregular shaped peridot is surrounded by 8 highly polished irregular shaped amethysts. Currently a size 6, this ring could by sized as it is plain silver in the back. The face of the ring measures 1 1/8" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones and weighs 12.3 grams. Signed as shown. EXQUISITE !!

Rebajes Elephant made of cut and hammered copper. Probably intended to be used as an ashtray this piece appears to be unused. Rebajes animals are not easily found, and make excellent additions to a Rebajes collection. Signed. Length is 9 inches, Width is 5 1/2 inches; overall condition is very good, this is "as found". 1940/1950's

Large pair of copper masks by Rebajes. One Comedy, One Tragedy. Masks are in excellent condition. Both are marked Rebajes, and are 11 inches tall by 11 ½ inches wide. Circa 1950’s

Fabulous pair of vintage Los Castillo weighted copper angel candleholders in a classic Salvador Teran design from the 1950s, I believe. These can be found in brass and silver plate with or without inlaid wings but I love the fantastic patina that the copper has developed over the years in this pair. Though a set, one of the pieces is slightly bigger than the other - they are after all handwrought works and bound to exhibit small dissimilarities...

Striking sterling silver obsidian pin and earrings set designed and signed circa 1950's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Both pin and earrings are centered with faceted obsidian stones in an arrow design. The obsidian catches the light beautifully as you move. Pin measures 2 1/4" X 1 3/4". Each earring measures 1 1/2" X 1 1/8". Originally screwbacks, a previous owner altered the earrings for pierced ears. Both pin and earrings are in beautiful condition...

Rare 940 sterling silver and copper earrings designed and signed circa 1940-50's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Each earring measures 1 1/4" long from top of ball to bottom of earring and 3/4" wide at the bottom of earring. Screw backs work perfectly. Each earring is fully hallmarked HA TAXCO MEXICO 940 eagle #9. Pictured on p. 138 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill.

I have seen this brooch years ago with Fred Davis's signature and was a little surprised at the almost cartoon-like design at the time so the memory stayed with me since. And when I recently came upon the demi of brooch and earrings (you can see both pieces in the next to last photo), I held my breath - only to find Eagle 22 yet no FD initials on the back of the pieces. Unfortunately, Davis is famous for not being as meticulous as Spratling in having all his jewelry marked with his signature.....

A vintage platinum and diamond eternity band with twenty-five full cut bezel set diamonds. The twenty-five diamonds have G-H color and VS1 clarity and an approximate total weigh of 1.75Ct. The side of band is decorated by a classic design, and is a size 9¾.

Circa 1950's, this Salvador Teran modernist piece can be worn either as a pendant or pin.

Measuring 2 5/8" x 2", it's a rare and spectacular piece. The stones are chrysocolla, lapis, and onyx.

Weight is 37.1 grams.

Signed and hallmarked "Salvador Sterling Mexico", with the design # 124.

In excellent vintage condition.

A scarce first printing of Totem Poles Volume 1 and 2 by Marius Barbeau. This set on Canadian West Coast totem poles has 880 pages over the two volumes, both with maps, notes and multitudes of black and white photographs. They were published by the National Museum of Canada and Edmond Clautier in 1950...

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...

Beautiful shades of blue and turquoise in this Schiaparelli art work. The glass stones seem to glow from within. Gold plated metal with Schiaparelli plaque on the back. 2 1/4" top to bottom, 2 1/4" wide.

Beautiful vintage double sided school poster from France - was used in classroom for lessons circa 1940's-50's. In good overall condition for its age - some edgewear & light scuffs, light yellowing - nothing major. Also marked "Editions Rossignol Montmorillon Vienne." This is poster #9/10 "Les Fruits" & "La Graine". Measures 35-1/2" x 29-1/2" (90cm x 75cm).

2nd Reply: These are SOLD, SOLD, SOLD and can NOT share price info! Stamped AMITA JAPAN Damascene Cufflinks W black background and scenic motif metal work. 5/8" X just under 7/8" and the back piece also decorated is 1/8" X 3/4". REPLY: Sorry, to protect my client's privacy, price is NOT available, let's say they were VERY happy with the price!!!

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