I have never seen this vintage design 441 Los Castillo bracelet before. It has a striking presence at 1.5in. tall and has excellent weight at 78 grams. The length is 7 inches which fits most. There are no damages or repairs on this treasure. The patina is natural and dark. I added a picture of a Doris Silver pectoral also listed on my site that is a wonderful pairing to this bracelet. Definitely mark this one down for collectors of things of beauty, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Hammered Chased Repousse Hand Tooled Sterling Silver Dish stamped: MACIEL MEXICO and 925/1000 and weighing 1.6 Oz or 47 Grams. Just under 4". This one sold.

Art Smith "Three Hole" modernist copper bracelet

This large and impressive handcrafted work measures 3 1/4" tall

Interior circumference - overall 7 1/4" including a 1 1/2" rear opening

Weight - 94 grams

Very good vintage condition displaying the original untouched patina

Unmarked

Of black Belgian marble, this modernist sculpture by Lily Ente was created in 1954 and is entitled "Head". It was deaccessioned from the Chrysler Museum of Art in 1991 and his been in private collections since that time. Measuring 11 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 5 1/4", it is of triangular shape and depicts an abstracted head, with varying surfaces of polished marble that reflect the light and create slight shadows, making an intriguing and evocative form...

A massive sculptural bracelet featuring comma shaped links terminating with large bezel set round cabachon amethysts by Antonio Pineda. Circa 1950, this bracelet is 7" around in the inside, 1 1/4" wide and weighs 105 grams. It is in beautiful original condition with intact safety chain. Signed as shown. A piece of wearable art.

Early Sigi Pineda combination pin/pendant necklace from the first years of his independent career, when his taller was still called "Plateros". Nested in a biomorphic concave "shell", the minimalist figure of a man playing a green stone drum (at least to my eyes) hangs from a tube link chain. The work has Sigi's abstract design signature and exudes a raw animism that catches the eye and the imagination...

Brilliantly designed sterling silver & onyx bracelet by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Bracelet measures 2 inches wide with a wearable length of 6 1/4 inches. Weight - 191 grams, or 6.7 oz. Beautiful vintage condition with no issues. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Original safety chain. Fully hallmarked...

Offered for your consideration is a very rarely found Bausch & Lomb advertising and teaching display!

The display is quite appealing with embossed and raised detailing featuring both the interior and exterior eye anatomy.

The sign dates to the 1950s and is in fine condition. It is complete with its original fold-out display stand, and it measures approximately 13 inches high x 8 inches wide.

An exceptional black and emerald green enamel necklace by Margot De Taxco.This necklace is surely one of the finest examples of her enamel work that I have yet seen and is featured on page 33 of Penny Morrill's new book on enamel jewelry titled ""Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enameled Jewelry". The necklace measures 14 1/2" end to end and is 3/4" wide in the front. It is in fine original condition. There is no missing or cracked enamel. Signed as shown. MAGNIFICENT!

Offered for your consideration is a very rarely found Bausch & Lomb eye muscles advertising and teaching display!

The display is appealing with embossed and raised detailing featuring eye muscle anatomy!

The display dates to the 1950s and is in fine condition. It is complete with a fold-out display stand, measuring approximately 13 inches high x 8 inches wide.

Perfect for your collection or office.

Magnificent, rare sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco. This is a huge and bold piece with a truly unique combination of design elements.The central plate which measures 4 7/8" across and 2" wide is composed of the Greek key design adorned with scrolls and balls and a large flower on each end. Attached on hinges at each end are hinged links of the Greek key design. The links are 1/2" wide and end with a secure push in clasp...

A vintage Ridgway's 45-2902 proportional divider drafting tool in case with instructions. This vintage tool is used for drafting purposes and it includes the folded instructions pamphlet. It sits in the original 8-1/4" long plush fitted box which has a Ridgway's 45-2902 gold stencil mark on the top and a sliding locking bar/plunger to open it...

Antonio Pineda crescent is one of his most wonderful pectorals and this one has no chips to the stones. The pectoral drop is 5.25in. across and 2.25in. tall in the center. There is a heavy patina on the back side and I have left it for the next owner to do as they wish. The weight is 102 grams heavy and the wearable length is approximately 15.5in. This design has the lovely dots to hide the rings which is a more finished look than the ringed counterpart of this design...

Sterling silver clamper bracelet designed and signed in the 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies Carr(1889-1985). Margot signed her designs Margot De Taxco. Bracelet measures 2 1/2" high in the front center. Measures 5 3/4 interior when closed but opens to 6 3/4" as needed because of spring hinge. Weighs 68 grams, 2.4 oz. Hallmarked MARGOT DE TAXCO eagle 16 STERLING MADE IN MEXICO pattern n. 5410. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Spring hinge is tight and secure...

Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and saw tooth bezel set coral ring by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. This ring was made during his time there as it has his own signature as well as the Patania Thunderbird Shop mark. Julian Lovato has been the winner of numerous awards for his fine creations. This ring is a size 8 and the face measures 1 3/8" long and 3/4" wide...

Magnificent alternating bars of 970 silver and amethyst by Antonio Pineda. Measures 6 1/4" around in the inside and 7/8" wide. It weighs 102 grams and is in fine original condition with safety chain and great big square silver box clasp. Signed as shown. Fabulous in every way.

EXQUISITE sterling and red Mediterranean coral hair band by Frank Patania Sr. Beautiful center floral design complimented by the side raindrop shaped stones. This hair band measures 13" around in the inside and is 1 1/4" wide at the center flower. It is all original and in fine condition. It is hallmarked in two places as shown. Fabulous in every way.

Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs was the mentor of Hopi silversmith Charles Loloma and this sterling and lapis ring surely has the design elements and impeccable craftsmanship that influenced Loloma . This ring is a size 7 and the face measures 7/8 " by 7/8". It is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the beautiful lapis stone. Signed as shown. Please see the other Skaggs ring listed. Both are from the same estate and both are just magnificent.

Description: Lovely and finely executed Indian hand made silver dish Decorated with repousse design exhibiting different animals and plants, on the base showing a bird holding a worm with his beak. This item's measurements are 2"H x 5.5"W x 5"D and in very good condition.

Presented here is a Murano Gaucho Musician figure from the 1950's in green SFUMATO and crystal glass, with heavy gold foil inclusions. The GUITARIST is perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. I have reduced the priced on the figure. The figure is unsigned but has been attributed to Barovier & Toso. The figure stands 11.25 inches (28.5 cm) Tall. Circa 1950.

Vintage Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets yet So Today! Stamped BEAU STERLING. All 2 1/2" across inside. A) is 1/8" wide lines & dots: B) 1/4" wide and non textured: C) 3/16" wide chased 'vine' for a total wt of 1.1 Oz or 31 grams. Very nice vintage condition. Please see pix

Excellent craftsmanship by Remy with a gorgeous stone that is almost 2in. tall. The silver is thick and heavy at 76 grams total. This vintage Mexican treasure will fit up to a 7in. wrist. I have shown it with a necklace also listed on my site. There are rings to add a safety chain on the bracelet. There are no dents or damage and the huge stone is smooth to the finger and exhibits natural matrix. This is a great choice and certainly will gain compliments.

This is a very unique and great looking piece of jewelry. A three dimensional flower carved of frosted crystal set in 14Kt yellow gold. The flower is sitting atop a 14Kt yellow gold stem, centered by six also 14Kt yellow gold stamens set with five natural sapphires and a diamond in the center. The broach is 2 3/16” high and 1 ½” wide at the widest part.

A lux Antonio Pineda ring properly hallmarked as shown with 3 silver stair steps to a teal, blue green stone which I believe to be turquoise. The size is currently a 6.5 and can be sized by most jewelers. The face of the ring is one inch tall and 7/8th's inch wide. The thick silver weight is 16grams. This ring with a different stone is featured in an interview with Antonio Pineda in modernsilver.com by Patrick Kapty 11/11/2000.

Spectacular, unusual sterling and onyx earrings by Antonio Pineda. A great layered, modernist design with spikey pieces of onyx at the top of the earring. These are screwbacks and measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" wide. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Terrific!!!

An amazing sterling and coral concho belt by Cochiti silversmith Joe H. Quintana. There are 12 conchos measuring 2" horizontally and 1 1/2" vertically in addition to the belt buckle with center coral measuring 2 1/4" horizontally and 1 1/4" vertically. The leather belt including the buckle measures 38 1/4" end to end and the leather is 1 1/4" wide. All in fine original condition and weighing a total of 257 grams. Hallmarked JHQ on the reverse of the buckle. During his lifetime, Quintana was cons...

Rare and magnificent silver and natural turquoise hair clip by New York Modernist Art Smith(1917-1982). An African American, he took his inspiration from African tribal art and costume to create "sculpture to wear". Most of his work is in brass and copper. It is not often that he worked in silver and even more rare to find stones and silver. The central piece of the hair clip measures 2 3/8" long and 2 1/2" wide at the top, narrowing to 1 1/2" at the very bottom. The stones are bezel set natura...

A figural painted wooden gun powder flask in the form of a Makara with a maiden holding a pot, protruding from its mouth. Missing stopper. Condition: lost stopper, paint with some wear. Dimension: c. 19 x 17 cm.

Felipe Martinez was a master stone cutter and designer during the Mexican Silver Renaissance. His choice of stones for the designs were magnificent as is this beauty with swirls of varied degrees of greens and soft blues. No pits, chips or cracks. Nothing comes to the surface to feel with all very smooth finishes. The length of this necklace is a wearable of 16in. The height of the center stones and silver is 1 1/8th inches. It is absent of damage to the stones or silver. 130 grams heavy is cons...

This Antonio Pineda signed onyx cones bracelet is shown in Silver Seduction by Stromberg on page 138. The height is 1 7/8th inches with the diameter when closed is 2.5in and will fit most. With the weight at 143 grams you know in your hands the quality of workmanship instantly. The panels interlock and round smoothly. No chips, cracks or damage of any kind. Stunning museum and collector quality.

Sensational vintage sterling silver bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda. Truly one of Antonio's best this bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide. Will comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Heavy at 130 grams 4.06oz. Beautiful condition. Clasp is tight and secure. Attached safety chain. Signed on the clasp with ANTONIO TAXCO crown mark, 970 STERLING eagle #208. This design featured in recent exhibits and publications. Pictured on p.52 of SILVER SEDUCTION: THE A...

Handcrafted sterling silver pin designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. 1 1/2" diameter. The monkey design is most likely taken from primitive clay seals that were part of early Mayan or Pre Columbian culture. The shadow box cutout of the monkey gives the piece an attractive dimension. No dents or dings, pin back and safety lock works perfectly. Hallmarks include the Antonio crown, Hecho En Mexico, 970 for silver content.

Beautiful hand hammered sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco. This design is not often seen and it is lovely. The necklace measures 16 3/4" end to end and is 2" wide at the center front point. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great piece for the Margot collector.

Orrefors Fish Graal vase, circa 1951. 6 large Fish, 4 smaller fish in background and pond weed. Rarer, near spherical form. Signed ORREFORS/ Graal No. 225 D/ Edw Hald. Piece measures 4 ¼ inches tall and is 13 ½ inches in circumference. Highly reflective and gives illusion of many more fish swimming in pond. Condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks or scratches.

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...

A rare art deco shallow bowl by the designer Wilhelm Kage (1889-1960) who trained under Henri Matisse. This item was probably produced during the 1940s as part of the "Argenta" range by Gustavsberg, Sweden. Condition -there is surface wear to the silver overlay and there is a chip next to one of the handles and associated light hairline (please see enlargements 6 and 7). 23.5cm (9.25 inches)diameter.

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...

A vintage Double Diamond advertising pitcher or bar premium known as the Running Man by Beswick. It has the black stamped Beswick mark (used from 1936) and it has a pattern number 1517. This 8-1/2" tall barware collectible is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs other than some fine overall crazing and the loss of the original cork-mounted porcelain hat stopper. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vin...

An early design for the Los Castillo taller, I don't know what one would call this piece if not iconic and classic. In my mind, the "fern" motif is closely associated with vintage Mexican clamper bracelets. It has been produced for decades due to its popularity and demand and can be found with all kinds of signatures or simple "generic" Deco hallmarks. Yet when you experience the substantial presence of the Los Castillo rendition, when you hold it in your hands and feel the weight, when you ...

Exceptional sterling silver and enamel bracelet designed and signed (c.1950's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies Carr better known as Margot De Taxco. Bracelet will comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Each of the 3 curved panels measure 2 1/2"L X 1 5/8"W. Beautiful vintage condition. No enamel loss or damage. No dents or dings. Bracelet weighs 107grams, 3.7oz. Safety chain works perfectly. Fully hallmarked with eagle 16. An example of this bracelet is pictured in Penny Morrill's new book...

Vintage Sterling Silver compact & Lipstick Case. Description: This a rounded sterling silver compact case with floral motif engraved on the lid and the base, along with a silver lipstick case engraved on all four sides. Size: The compact case Measures 2.75" in diameter and lipstick case's measurements are 2 3/8"h and 5/8"W. Condition: Both cases are in very good condition from early 20th century, keep in mind that all our items are secondhand and therefore there are always slight signs o...

This is a pair of Antonio Pineda amethyst earrings with the "mirror" link. The stones have no chips or cracks and only natural inclusions inside the stones. Properly hallmarked as shown and weighing in at 24 grams. They are a little over half an inch at the widest point. These are rarely seen and are the exact design match the newly listed Pineda amethyst necklace on my site.

An Aynsley D. Jones burgundy red fruit tea cup and saucer from the 1950s. This English bone china 2-3/8" tall footed tea cup and matching 5-3/4" saucer c1950s has a burgundy red (or magenta or maroon) ground and a fine fruit arrangement along with lush gold trim. The highlight is a colourful fruit still life with hand painted highlights by D. Jones. A definite must have for your collection. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All ite...

Signed Los Castillo design # 508 has to be a Margot design while married to Antonio Castillo. A 16in. wearable and a drop of 3.5in. Properly hallmarked as shown and no damage. There is some glare and patina specs while most of the complexion of the silver is dark naturally. 95 grams heavy and 1.25in. at it's widest point. Museum and collector quality, Just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Featured on page 182 of the catalogue of the exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE:MAESTROS DE PLATA, this is the Modern Ribbon Swirl Cuff in sterling by Sigi Pineda c. 1955. The comment about this bracelet by the author of the catalogue reads " Sigi's purity of form is defined by a fascination with style developments in the modern art world". This beautiful bracelet measured 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1" opening. It is 1 3/4" wide in the front and tapers to 1" in ...

Offered is the fabulously RARE BIGGER HAIR Negro Tobacco container produced from the mid 1940's through the early 1960's. This container is actually constructed of cardboard with tin base, and is much less frequently found, and thus, much more rare than the earlier, all-metal, and scarce-in-its-own-right, Nigger Hair container due to the greater fragility of cardboard as compared to metal, as well as the fewer numbers of cardboard containers produced.

Following the conclusion of World War II,...

A hand wrought sterling silver cake knife by the American California Arts and Crafts silversmith Porter Blanchard. Size: 11.25 inches.

Beautiful sterling and moonstone bracelet and matching clip earrings by Antonio Pineda.The bracelet is hinged, opens in the back and has a wonderful single moonstone clasp to compliment the row of 9 moostones in the bracelet front. The earrings clip onto the ear and show 4 moonstones in front when on the ears. The bracelet measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is 1/2" wide in the front. The earrings are 3/4" long and 3/8" wide. All pieces are in fine original condition and signed as shown. T...

A rare and unusual Hopi sterling bracelet handwrought by deceased famous Hopi silversmith Ralph Tawangyaouma, hallmarked "H" and his thundercloud hallmark with emanating streaks of lightening. An early pioneering silversmith, working since 1910, his work is distinctive for his use of heavy gauge silver and stamping both exemplified by this bracelet. Tawangyaouma died in 1972. This cuff measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/2" wide. Weighing 118 gram...

Measuring 8.25 inches long, this vintage, Black Chef Spoon rest was made in JAPAN in the 1950's. Along with its jolly, wide-eyed caricature, the spoon rest features a rose-colored tulip painted on both sides and reads “SPOON- REST” in partially worn, brown lettering at the top of the chef’s hat. Note small "hanging hole" in back for display on the kitchen wall!

Very few of these pieces survive due to the high level of use they encountered. This piece has obviously not seen any use at al...

Mystical, magical, eerie, artistic are all words that describe this wonderful vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta. Heavy hand-formed glass, black trees cased in clear crystal, with a fog of opalescent haze in the branch tops. Vase is reminiscent of quiet, solemn woods when the fog starts drifting in on a slight breeze. Created in 1958 by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta this vase is part of the Unica series of hand made one of a kind glass pieces. Signed with acid stamp Lindstrand/Kosta and engraved LU...

Magnificent design of this sterling necklace by Los Castillo. Very striking on the neck, it measures 15"end to end, is 3/4" wide and weighs 110 grams. Fine original condition and hallmarked for Los Castillo as shown. Very elegant.

Magnificent sterling and coral brooch/pendant 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 recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. This brooch/pendant has a blood red ornamented bezel set coral cabachon surrounded by 8 bezel set coral cabachons of uniform size and color. Silver beading is interspersed. Impressive in size, it measures 2 1/4" diameter and weighs 37 grams. It is...

A decorative globular shaped table cigarette lighter in Murano glass, with a Japanese inserted fluid lighter. This 3-3/8" diameter lighter is in a great forest green glass with opulent gold swirls; it is unsigned and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs; the lighter appears unused, however it will need a flint and a bit of oiling (the mechanism is a bit stiff). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condi...

English William Moorcroft art pottery cabinet vase with hibiscus decoration, together with a small Clematis bowl or dish. 20th century. Vase measures 3 7/8 in. ht. Dish is 3 1/2 in. in diameter. Retaining their original paper labels. Excellent condition.

Featured on page 182 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the Thumb Print bracelet in 970 silver by Antonio Pineda. Very bold, very mid-century modern, this bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 7/8" wide. It weighs 138 grams and is in beautiful original condition. Signed as shown. This piece makes an important statement on the wrist.

An attractive and vintage English gold trimmed bone china 2-1/2" high cup and matching 5-1/8" saucer in the Masquerade pattern in the Avon shape, issued by Royal Albert. This tea cup and saucer features red-tipped black roses and a fine magenta red ground on the saucer and on the outside of the cup. It is in mostly excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, or repairs other than a 1/8" scrape to the red on the saucer and some transfer flaws to the leaves of the large black ro...

Sold. Beautifully chased substantial cuff bracelet marked: "S. Kirk & Son" Sterling, the mark used from 1932 to 1961, on one end and "Chrysanthemum 15-11 inside the other rounded end. Nice heft at 1.3 Oz or 38 Grams and is just under 1" wide by 7" inside which Includes the flexible 3/4" opening. Very nice preowned condition
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Handmade sterling silver and rosewood bottle opener designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Sculptural in design the opener is 5 3/8" Long. Beautiful vintage condition. No chips or cracks to wood. No dents or dings to silver. This is a decorative piece and we suggest not using it to actually open bottles as the high silver content is softer than other metals commonly used in openers. Pictured on the informative website spratlingsilver.com. Insured shippin...

Margot Van Voorhies opened her Taller after the divorce from Antonio Castillo and their successful Taller Los Castillo. This Ring has a purple stone that is a large 14mm diameter and I can say that it does not change colors. It is almost a size 8 and can be easily sized. The mounting is magnificent and is .75in. at it's widest. The design on the sides are curls that pair with so many bracelets designed by her. Properly hallmarked and with no damage what so ever. The price reflects a hard fought ...