All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1426138 (stock #201506)
A bold Matl Matilde Poulat early bracelet which is 84 grams of expert craftmanship. A you can not miss size of 2.25 in. x 2 in. center piece. 7 3/8 th inches long. The stones are red coral, Turquoise, and citrine. The birds have excellent carving and there is no damage or repairs of any kind. Simply stunning and rare.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #1477555 (stock #JJ3868)
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver pendant necklace in the style of the Chicago school. Pendant has a large carnelian cabochon and four dangles.

The pendant measures 1 1/4" long including the dangles and 1" at the widest. Unsigned. Each side of the chain is 9" long for a total of 19" with the toggle clasp and looks to be original to the pendant.

Fine condition, has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Great example.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #1397630 (stock #JJ3383)
A well crafted, hand wrought detailed sterling silver bracelet by KALO, design #58. Measures about 8" around the inside and 1/2" wide. Oval shape helps it slide on and off easily. Marked Hand Wrought, #58 and Sterling. For some reason it is missing the KALO mark.

Fine condition with minor scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1940 item #1386029
This lovely enameled pansy, originally a screwback earring, has been converted to a colorful ring with the addition of sterling silver shank. The pansy is enameled in bright shades of purple and yellow. The enamel has a slight iridescent effect and is translucent so the engraved silver shines through for added texture...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1940 item #1130917 (stock #TR702)
A very well crafted filigree-design ring from the 1920’s is made of 18Kt white gold and centered by an excellent quality 0.15Ct brilliant cut diamond. The width of the top of the ring is ¾”. The ring is a size 3 3/4 and can easily be sized. Price just reduced from $395 to $325.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1433286 (stock #02020911b)
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$585.00
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Made in Mexico Silver necklace of fine workmanship having origins from Mexico City boasting great style. The repousse is with no dents and the fine S links lead off from the lengthy drop. The length is 18 inches but you can hook into a smaller length with the original spring ring. The amethysts are without damage as well. The center piece is approximately 3 inches across and 1.5 inches tall with 67 grams of thick repousse.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #1388167 (stock #JJ3151)
A pair of sterling silver oval brooches made for Tiffany and Company, New York with the original box. Measure 2 1/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Made for Tiffany and Co. Also marked with a Maker's Mark, 70, and an etched in 493. They have thicker pins so can be worn on coats or heavier garments. 'C' clasps hold securely. Brooches have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. The box is marked Tiffany & Co. New York. Box shows some wear...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #176555 (stock #gn0061)
carol lane
$150.00
Beautiful red wood jacket with richly appliqued figures, Mexico, c.1940's. There are large man and woman figures on back and donkey, cactus, guitar, ceramics, etc on front and sleeves. There are two front pockets and the edges have sewn wool stitching all around. Interesting collar design(see photo). Small size - approx. size 4. Excellent condition with a few small stains on the back. Beautiful! To view another great Mexican jacket see ITEM #176564....$10 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #1459131 (stock #J246/JJ3319)
Silverman's Selected Antiques
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A pair of vintage sterling silver hand wrought floral brooches by Stavre Gregor Panis, who was a member of the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts. The round one may be a poppy. The smaller one may be a gladiola.

May purchase them individually or as a pair.

The larger round brooch measures 1 1/2" across. The smaller brooch measures 1 1/2" long and 7/8" at the widest.

Both brooches are marked with the SGP in a shield hallmark and Sterling. The smaller one also has a stylized 'G'...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1940 item #1486035
ANDREA FATELL
$800.00
A very fine, large vintage silver knifewing pin with multi stone inlay of spiny oyster, turquoise, jet and mother of pearl, circa 1940. Knifewing represents the Zuni god of war. This symbol was worn by warriors to protect them in battle, but also represents courage, honor, wisdom and strength. The pin measures 3 1/8" by 2 3/4" and weighs 35 grams. It is in fine original condition. The stones are free of chips or cracks. A beautiful example of vintage Zuni lapidary work.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1449218
Beautifully detailed, this delicately hand forged sterling silver necklace and earrings set was designed by Frederick Davis in his very early years living in Mexico City. The necklace measures 16 1/2" long. The central "mask" is 3/4" high. The earrings are also 3/4" high. The Fred Davis FD hallmark is on the necklace clasp. At some point in later years the earrings were converted to posts and are no longer hallmarked. The set is in beautiful condition with unpolished patina...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #654329 (stock #MX0296)
carol lane
$475.00
Very early 980 silver FISH clip by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1931. It is signed "WS TAXCO 980" and measures 1 3/4" square and is worn vertically with the fish head facing downwards. Clip is in excellent condition and the clip mechanism functions perfectly. The raised silver ball has a slight indentation.....$12 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #1143108
This Korda 'riding guard' from the Thief of Bagdad is gold plated base metal. This item was inspired by the guards on horseback who, in the film, make their way through the crowd, for the princess' arrival. This item was manufactured by the Rice-Weiner & Co, of Providence, Rhode Island. It is hallmarked with Thief of Bagdad, Korda and what appears to be a check mark 3 on one side and 61 or 6r on the other side. 2 1/2" x 2 5/8" . Excellent condition. Circa 1940...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #1087906 (stock #01975)
A very early signed vintage Monet Jewelers gold plated Art Deco necklace 1930s-40. This 16-3/4" necklace has a box link style with a hook and eye closure, along with rectangular tube 1-1/8" drops. It has the original MONET JEWELERS metal tag, and it is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some losses to the plating on the chain and on the skin-side of the tubular drops...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1459927 (stock #JJ4262)
A vintage mid century modernist pair of screw back earrings in sterling silver and exotic wood by William Spratling. Described as having four curved sterling lines ending in a swirl of exotic wood.

They each measure 1 3/8" long and 1" at the widest.

Marked with the impressed Spratling Silver in an oval on the back of each earring. This marks was used between 1933-40, the first design period.

They are in fine condition with some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1940 item #551437 (stock #0713)
A Native American tribal sterling silver bar brooch circa 1920s-30s...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #1472139 (stock #JJ4444)
An early Skonvirke 826 silver brooch with a moth motif. Signed on the back with what looks like stylized HKC in a shield and 826 S for the silver standard. Most probably from Denmark. 826 was the silver standard used in Denmark at the time.

Measures 1" in diameter. Has an older 'C' clasp which holds securely. May have had a repair to the hinge at some point.

Fine condition, warm patina. Wonderfully crafted. Classic Arts and Crafts design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #1390376 (stock #JJ3286)
A pair of hammered sterling silver buckles by Edward H. Breese, who worked in Chicago from 1921-1940.

Measure 2" across and 1 3/4" high. Each one is marked on the back with the hallmark of EHB in a triangle and style number 126. They are also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought.

They are made from thick sterling and have a dark patina. Would make wonderful brooches.

Rare example from a talented Silversmith.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1426234 (stock #201706)
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$2,200.00
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Hard to find the William Spratling wood and swirl cross in this fine condition with a Spratling chain as well. The chain is 21 inches long and has solid silver links. The drop with bale is 2 5/8 th inches long and 1 and 5/8 th inches across. It bears the old 980 hallmark and weighs 63 grams of thick silver.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #656104 (stock #MX0294)
carol lane
$395.00
Early Mayan design clip by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1931. It measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" and is signed "WS". Excellent condition. See item #596625 for a larger, heavier, and more intricate version, made as a brooch.....$12 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1940 item #1460478
A flat top, bezel set jade ring with an ornate gold shank. The ring is stamped 585 along with an unknown maker's mark. The surface of the stone shows very light wear - free of chips/scratches. Size 3.25.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #1391736 (stock #JJ3138)
A vintage sterling silver hammered money clip made by the Gaylord Silvercraft in Wallingford, CT. The Gaylord Farm Sanitarium was active from 1923-1944 and was organized by William Waldo Dodge.

Measures about 2 3/8" long and 1" wide. Marked Sterling, Hand Wrought and with an impressed upright hammer flanked by two wings for the maker. It currently has a 'G' monogram, but could probably be buffed out.

Fine work, quality piece.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1940 item #844596 (stock #TR613)
This charming eight prong platinum setting is holding an approximately 0.35Ct brilliant cut diamond that has H color and I2 clarity. The design and the mark indicate that this beauty was made in Europe. We lowered our price by 30% on the ring from $ 950 to $665.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1486140 (stock #15761)
Wrought in .900 silver which Matilde Poulat used in the early period of her career this stunning silver repousse brooch develops around a carved black onyx “mask”. Matl’s work is always impressive - no one could ever blame her creations for timidity - but it seems to me that the repoussage of her first years is even bolder. One would think that the combination of exuberant silver-work, cleverly applied oxidation and the patina of time would clash with the austere minimalism of the carved p...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #1158693 (stock #190711329178)
These Coro cockatoos have been hand painted with enamel. At the center of each flower is a faceted, faux diamond. As you can see by the patent below, this duette was designed by Gene Verrechio and patented in 1941. Pat # for the duette is Des. 126,490 and for the clip #1798867. Coro invented the "Duette" in the 1930s. An ingenious invention. The design involves two pin clips that fit together, joined by a mechanism at the back, so they can be worn together as a single brooch. Or, you can ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1940 item #1219597 (stock #gam9133)
Whimsical vintage pendant crafted of sterling silver depicting a honey bee with wonderful detail. The body of the bee has a gold wash finish. The back designed with an amusing bee face, marked 925. The pendant is 1/2 in long x 1 1/2 in wide wing span. Excellent condition with age appropriate wear to the gold. A good luck piece or a fun pendant, either way a fashion statement!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #1035476 (stock #J1274)
This .875 silver bracelet is composed of square panels decorated with embossed rosettes and connected by horizontal wires wound around bars. It has a secure tongue-and-groove clasp; the tongue bears the Latvian .875 silver hallmarks for 1922-1940, with maker’s mark of BR. (Latvia was an independent country during these years; it was part of the Soviet Union 1940-1991.) The bracelet measures 8 inches long by a little over 5/8 inches wide. Weight: 43.2 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1464135
Being offered is a rare & superb circa 1935 sterling silver bracelet made by Matilde Poulat (Matl) of Mexico City, Mexico. Comprising hand chased graduating links with incised and oxidized detail; a turquoise cabochon at the center; tongue and box clasp. Dimensions: 7 inches long x 1 1/4 inch wide. Marked. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1940 item #1454499
A heavy silver plate oxidized bracelet featuring applied grapes and leaves. Unmarked, it measures 7" x 1-7/8". The bracelet can be a bit tricky to put on with the pin type clasp.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #681629
The heart is 2 1/4" long by 2 1/8" wide plus the berries. This brings the total length of the pin to 3 1/2" in length. As you can see in the picture the wires are showing some wear. On the right side of the heart there appears a line with white shadow showing through the red. Considering it's age it has been well loved.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1940 item #1434112
Superb simplicity: elegant bronze and enamel brooch with a stylized profile in a circle, clearly inspired by the Bauhaus logotype created by Oskar Schlemmer. Unsigned, probably French, c 1930. Diameter "1 / 2.4 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #3925 (stock #31L61)
Fantasy Jewels
$225.00
Sterling vermeil clip 3" long x 1 1/2" wide with hinged clip earrings. Lots going on here: sword, shield, swirling banners with tiny clear rhinestones and faux pearls. Very three dimensional.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #905359
Very early (1930-40's) handmade sterling silver creamer and sugar set with tray designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The set weighs 560grms. The serving tray has a handhammered finish & measures 10 1/4" X 6 1/4", 241 grms. Beautiful conditon with some very light surface scratching. Signed WS TAXCO MEXICO 925 Creamer- 3" X 4 1/2", Sugar- 3 3/4" X 4 1/2", both in beautidful condition, no dents or dings. Signed WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO, STERLING. Spratling des...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1464133
Being offered is a fine circa 1935 sterling silver bracelet by Matilde Poulat (Matl) of Mexico City, Mexico. Featuring entirely handcrafted links with multiple coral stones; tongue and box clasp. Dimensions: wide 7" long x 1 1/2" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. Great piece.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #1115568 (stock #JJ439)
A wonderfully crafted sterling silver brooch with leaves and cherries by the Chicago silver firm, Kalo. Measures approximately 1 3/4" across and 2" long. Marked Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo. and 109. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Beautiful condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1393091 (stock #182412)
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$1,100.00
Layaway Available
Today we are offering a signed Taxco 980 necklace constructed using the technique of repousse. This necklace is made with thick silver weighing 109 grams. The length is 18.5 inches. Each link going around the neck is 2.25in. long. The drop is 2.75 inches across and 2 inches tall. It bears a natural patina and has no damage or repairs. The stones are without chips or cracks. There are natural striations naturally inside the stone which is familiar to Mexican Silver just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!