A vintage floral Arts and Crafts sterling silver bracelet by Peter Traphagen from Pasadena, California.

This hand wrought bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. Has a secure hook clasp.

Signed with a partial Traphagen on the back of each flower.

Fine condition, warm patina.

Classic design. Circa 1950s.

A first design period sterling silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling. This cuff, known as the 'Cholula', measures 5 7/8" around with an opening of 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" wide. Better for the larger wrist. Weighs 84 Gr.

Marked with the incised WS and Spratling Made in Mexico in a circle mark, and an impressed Spratling Silver.

Has some wear to the darkened patina and some small dings along the edges.

A true find for the collector.

Eye catching hand forged sterling silver pin designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Brooch measures 3" long X 1 1/4" high. Both pin and 7 cascabels are in beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Pin back and safety lock work well. Fully hallmarked on reverse HA TAXCO STERLING MADE IN MEXICO. Likely inspired by a Pre-Columbian design.

Henning Koppel modernist biomorphic design sterling pin for Georg Jensen, c.1950's. Of good size(measures 2 5/16" by 1 1/4") and weight it is signed "GEORG JENSEN STERLING DENMARK 325". Excellent condition......$15 for insured US shipping.

A pair of hard to find William Spratling silver earrings with a ruffled silver band adorned with silver beads. These earrings are from the 1st design period. They are pictured on page 54 of Morrill and Beck's book, "Mexican Silver".

Measure 1 3/4" across and 2" high including the screw backs. Marked Spratling Silver on the back of each screw back. They are sterling silver or better. The screw backs hold securely. The earrings have some tarnish and minor scratches...

Based on one of Spratling's early designs, this "ring with three cascabeles" was also made in Taxco and wrought in high purity, .980 silver. I believe the motif is the same here as that in the renowned maestro’s tortoise shell and silver "snake" box - the more I look at it, the more I think of writhing serpents with spotted skins. And having sold Spratling’s original in the past, I can assure you the ring at hand is a worthy, very well made alternative...

A vintage hand wrought Sterling Silver necklace and matching pierced earrings in a floral design by the noted Arts and Crafts silversmith, Madeleine Turner. She also worked for Georg Jensen USA later in her career. The markings on this necklace indicate that the set probably had some relationship to her years at Jensen USA.

The necklace measures about 19" long with the center design measuring 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/4" high...

This rooster perfume brooch by Coro is 2" x 1 3/4" . This is a somewhat rare but very wonderful item. Very minor enamel loss as illustrated by the photos. Fine condition.

This heavy pendant has a diameter of 1 3/4". It has great detail, featuring the Pisces, astrological fish (the 12th sign of the zodiac). It is marked 800 and is in excellent condition.

We are offering a Los Castillo clamper bracelet that is rarely seen. It has a Matl feel to the design and is really exceptional. 1 5/8th in. tall at it's widest point. The silver is thick and heavy at 75 grams of weight. No damage and natural patina.

This is a Pair of 970 STERLING MEXICAN SILVER ZEBRA CUFFLINKS. Made with good heavy gauge 970 SILVER the size of the Front Panel is 3/4" X 7/8". Clearly marked: STERLING MEXICO SILVER 970 date this pair of CUFFLINKS ca 1950 to 1970 in EXCELLENT Condition

An exceptionally fine, heavy 18K yellow gold bracelet by Pierre Baltensperger. Each of the plaques represents a different flower, depicted in semi-abstract ways. Among the flowers are daisies, cyclamens, fuschias, morning glories and honeysuckle. Baltensperger was founded in 1878 by Walter Baltensperger, who quickly established the firm’s luxury reputation. His grandson Pierre Baltensperger assumed the lead in 1950...

Finely detailed, this vintage 1940's Los Castillo brooch measures 3 1/4" H. X 2 1/2" & weighs 45 grams. Both pinback and safety catch are in perfect working order. The piece carries the 1940's Los Castillo linear hallmarks along with the taller's eagle 15 assay mark. Beautiful condition and patina. Truly a wearable work of art.

This pin features a lovely grapevine with its grape and vine motif from The Arts and Crafts period. It measures 1 1/2 x 2". It is convex (approximately 3/8", at deepest). The pin stem is brass. It is marked STERLING. It has good heft and is in great condition.

This silver and enamel pin represents the armed forces, WWII, commemorated sons of the military service. It is shaped like a heart, making it a sweetheart pin as well. This pin is sterling silver and enamel. It measures 1/2" x 1/2". It is circa 1940s and is in excellent condition.

This Margot De Taxco Sterling Silver Bracelet is perfect for any occasion! The bracelet is 7.5 inches long with a 105 gram weight. Links are curved and lay beautifully on the wrist. The center domes are repousse while the swirls are hand carved solid and thick silver. It is wide and will impress. This design is also on the front cover of Penny Morrill's book, SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE.

A vintage modernist Mexican Sterling Silver and Onyx Masks link bracelet by Fred Davis. Has 6 curved shields alternating with 6 carved stylized onyx masks. Measures approximately 7" long and 3/4" wide. Hook closure. Has a safety chain. Has what appears to be part of a conjoined FD mark. Was acid tested for sterling silver. Has tarnish and surface scratches on the shields. Appears to have some shellac or varnish on the silver...

A classic 1940s engagement ring, this beauty features an approximately 0.60 Ct brilliant cut diamond center stone set in platinum. The sparkler is flanked on either side by a smaller brilliant cut diamond that matches the center stone. The center diamond has H color and VS2 clarity and the approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.72 Ct.

This Coro Pegasus fruit and flower basket pin is gold plated with rhinestones. It is 2.1/4" x 2" . Free first class mail with delivery confirmation is included in the price. It is Des 147,457.

A stunning sterling silver bracelet with a huge polished curly prong set amethyst by Alfredo Villasana.

The bracelet measures 7" around the inside and 7/8" wide at the back. Measures 2 1/2" across the inside. The front section measures 2 1/4" long, 1 7/8" across and 1 1/4" high off the band. Has a secure box clasp.

Unique hinge where the central design is connected to the band makes it very comfortable to wear...

Vintage reticulated ethnographic pin brooch that converts to a pendant with fold down bail stamped: "925 18K", open cut work Pre Columbian motif . 18K Gold face on round Malachite open work fancy bezel set stone.
Just under 1 1/4",
malachite is 12mm and the
Gold face piece is 10mm.
In wonderful un polished pre owned condition with all good working parts...

This large brooch was designed & signed by Mexico City artist Frederick Davis (1880-1961). Measuring 4.5" X 4.5" the piece weighs 65 grams. Beautiful condition with excellent patina. Pin back & safety lock are tight & secure. Penny Morrill featured this Davis design in the William Spratling & The Mexican Silver Renaissance exhibit & the catalog p...

This Coro rooster in gold plated base metal with black beak,eye,and feet and a red. The enameling on the tail is white with gold feather accents. The rooster stomach is a large amber colored crystal which measures 1 1/4 x 3/4". The stone shows an indention in the glass which appears to be smooth like it was a pour problem rather than a chip.

Signed by a listed yet still unidentified workshop, this set of vintage silver and gold cufflinks is a classic Mexican Deco design. Inspired by the massive Aztec carved stone "Sun Disk" discovered in 1790 during excavations in Mexico City's zocalo, the pair is generous in size and quite nicely made. When I first acquired it, I thought it had a simple vermeil finish but as I was preparing it to list, I realized that it is hallmarked for both sterling and 14k so I am assuming that the cufflinks' f...

A first design period sterling silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling. This cuff, known as the 'Dog Bone', measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8" and 7/8" wide at the ends. Probably could be slightly adjusted if needed. Marked with the incised WS with Spratling Made in Mexico in a circle mark, and Sterling. Has some minor scratches and tarnish and some very tiny dings. A true find for the collector.

Elegant old vermeil clip and earrings by Alfred Philippe for Trifari. Tiny pave rhinestones combined with rich gold over sterling silver. Marked Trifari and sterling on the back of the clip and earrings. Clip is 3" long, 2"wide. Earrings are 1".

A 14k gold genuine coral ring circa 1940s 1950. This vintage yellow gold size 5 ring features a claw-set loaf-shaped natural coral stone. I thas an elegant industrial modern lines, and measures 11/16" x 9/16" across the top / upper section. It is stamped JIC and 14K and weighs 4.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but the coral is just very slightly wiggly. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all cond...

Los Castillo modernist sterling silver geometric necklace

Taxco, Mexico

1940s

Striking modernist, machine age design

14" long x 1" wide

Weight - a solid 90.75 grams

Marked Los Castillo, Taxco, sterling, made in Mexico, 489

Very good vintage condition

A vintage hand made sterling silver brooch with a swan motif by Carl Poul Petersen, the Canadian silversmith who signed his work with the stylized CPP.

He was born in Denmark, married Georg Jensen's daughter and apprenticed with him before moving to Montreal. He eventually opened his own workshop.

This beautifully crafted brooch measures 1 3/4" across and 2 1/4" high.

Marked on the back CPP, Sterling and Handmade.

Has an earlier style hinged 'C' clasp that holds securely.

Warm pat...

A sterling silver floral brooch by Tiffany & Co. with a mark dating from 1910-47 in an Arts and Crafts style. Measures 1 3/4" across and 15/16" wide. Marked Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling and with a stylized 'M' for the directorship of John C. Moore II. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Includes dark blue Tiffany & Co. box. Rare find.

I love to find these rare pieces made by unknown makers. This one is exceptional. The size of the center link is 2.5 inches. There is a wearable length of 19 inches. All other links and earrings are 1.5 inches long. No chips or cracks to the stones and no dents to the silver. The lock is hidden under a link showing a well thought out design. All the repousse is thick with a total weight of 127.5 grams. Hallmarked MADE IN MEXICO STERLING. Extremely well cared for, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Description: rhodium gold plated base metal, relief geometric motif of rhinestones pave placed on top of a sculpted frame and colored stones.

Hallmarked: McClelland Barclay (Designer)

Condition:Super, like new

Manufacturer: Rice-Weiner @ Co 1941

Inspiration: Art Deco

Dimensions:2 1/8" x 1 1/4"

References:

American Costume Jewelry, Art & Industry, 1935-1950,Schiffer Publishing Company, 2008, Brunialti & Brunialti, V2, p42.

Masterpieces of Costume Jewelry, Ball & Torem...

This Norma jelly belly sterling duck with umbrella is 1 3/4" x 1". It is hallmarked Norma and sterling. He has a red rhinestone eye. Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.

Tribute to America Costume Jewelry, by Brunialti, on p. 143. Circa 1944-1945. Excellent vintage condition. Ref:

An early cross pendant in Sterling Silver with Coral, Amethyst and Turquoise by Matilde Poulat. Cross measures 1 3/4" wide and 1 7/8" tall. Marked MATL in script, Mexico, 925 and Pate 10670. Amethyst stone is faceted. Suspended on a 26" long Taxco hand wrought sterling chain marked with an Eagle #3, and the initials PCM. Fine condition, the colors of the stones are vibrant. Classic MATL design.

Another masterpiece by Renoir. This shiny all -copper set is large and impressive and appears to have not been worn very much if at all. All pieces are signed "Renoir" with a "c" in a circle.

It is 4 /14" long by 1 7/8" in width. The earrings are 1 7/8" long by 3/4" wide.

Beautiful pair of hand made sterling and ebony LEAF trays by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1950. They match item #273200 which is a very large matching LEAF tray by Los Castillo. Hand hammered and beautifully sculpted, each measures 11" long by 3 1/2" wide. Each is signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO STERLING MEXICO HANDWROUGHT 118 (bellmark) 15". Excellent condition and of good weight....$25 for insured US shipping.