Marci Zelmanoff

Huge sculptural brooch featuring her classic wire construction in mixed metals with ceramic stone

6" long

Weight - 64 grams

Marked Zelmanoff '72

Very good vintage condition with minor roughness on the ceramic stone

We are offering an Antonio Pineda bracelet with pearl and amethyst set inside the tulip shaped links. The amethyst used are a very translucent, fine quality cabachon and what you see inside the stone is being picked up around it in reflection. The length is 7in. wearable and it is one inch tall. Properly hallmarked as shown with a weight of 102 grams heavy. This is such a beautiful piece and one that is seldom seen. No damage of any kind.

Tapio Wirkkala, for N. Westerback Oy, sterling silver "Crescent Moon" necklace

Finland

1972

Pendant 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Chain 24"

Hallmarked NW, 925H, Crown mark, Helsinki mark, T7

Very good vintage condition

Being offered is a mixed metals circa 1950s .970 silver (better than sterling) necklace & earrings set by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, concave silver links featuring applied copper elements supporting turquoise stones. Dimensions necklace wearable 15 1/2” size. Each link is 3/4 of an inch wide. Marked. In excellent condition. Superb and important set, an early Pineda combination of metals and stone.

Today we are offering an Antonio Pineda moonstone bracelet. The length is 7in. and the width at the widest point is 1.25in.at the curl. All the moonstones glow a beautiful blue and the backs of the mounting are open to receive light. This is properly hallmarked as shown and is a heavy bracelet of 107 grams of almost pure 970 silver. The push pin closure shows of a moonstone jewel of it's own which is just an extraordinary plus in this design. No damage or flaws but there is glare and reflections...

A late Medieval signet ring of silver engraved with strong cross cultural references of the pelican in her piety and navigation symbols of the moon and stars. During the medieval period many were illiterate and pictorial signet rings served the practical purpose of bearing a mark that when impressed upon clay would authenticate documents. The Pelican in her piety refers to the medieval fable of the pelican drawing blood from her breast to feed her chicks...

We are offering an Antonio Pineda moonstone bracelet with early hallmarks. This design is one of his best and I love his older works the best. I have shot the photos trying to poise the moonstones at different lit angles for you to see the colors in the moonstones. There are no chips or damage and all are clear. They exude a blue hue that dances in the moonlight. The bracelet has a warm, natural patina and weighs 85 grams heavy. Fits up to a 7 in. wrist. The height is 1.25in...

American Modernist Sterling Silver Brooch

Betty Cooke

c.1960s

Excellent condition

4 1/4" x 1 3/4"

Absolutely stunning on with a length of 7 inches and a weight of a solid 68 grams. Hallmark correctly shown for Antonio Pineda. The presence is sleek at just under 1 inch. Each moonstone is framed with two caviar balls. The moonstones glow a beautiful blue and there is no damage or repairs. There is some patina but not heavy leaving to buyer to decide for their own personal taste. Clasp is tight and closes with a click. An excellent example from the Mexican Silver Renaissance.

When you find a Hector Aguilar with stones and as exceptional as these colorful stones, you have found a rare treasure. This necklace is a bit over one inch tall and has a length of 18inches. The silver is 940 pure giving it a whiter contrast than most other designers using 925 silver. No damage to this necklace as it has been well loved and the condition shows us that. There is a matching bracelet also listed separately on my site...

Graziella Laffi sterling silver hinged cuff bracelet with folkloric motif

Peru

1950

Exceptional, bold, solid and substantial

2 3/8" tall tapering to 1 1/2" in rear

Interior diameter - 2 1/4" across

Weight - a hefty 170 grams

Marked G. Laffi Peru 925

Very good vintage condition [unpolished]

Condon Kuhl modernist sterling silver and black cord pendant necklace

Mid 1970's

Pendant - 3 1/2" long x 2 1/4"

Necklace cord measures 20" long extended

Signed on reverse

Very good vintage condition

Comes with original bill of sale

Some would say this is Antonio Pineda's most loved design. His work is masterful and with a 1.75in. tall presence it commands center stage. The diameter is 4.5in. and is at least a 16.5in. wearable length. My model has molded hair that takes up some length of the necklace in the back so it will be somewhat longer on you. The obsidian glows (but is hard to photograph). No damage and no flaws with a display of 223 grams of majestic silver and stone...

Glorious PARROT pin by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1940. measures 4 1/2" by 1 3/8" with Mexican amethyst. Signed with period marks. Excellent condition........$25 for insured US shipping.

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1945 sterling silver necklace, bracelet & clip-on earrings set by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico, comprising alternating silver & copper links with incised & oxidized detail; hook closure necklace, hook & security chain on bracelet. Size 17” necklace, 7 1/2” bracelet. Links measure 1/2" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

This elegant squash blossom is made of lovely natural red coral and sterling silver. It is most likely Navajo made circa 1960. It measures 23" in length. The blossoms measure approximately 1.5" long. The pendant portion measures 2.5" long and 3" wide. It is in impeccable condition.

Antonio Pineda is one of the most celebrated Maestro's from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. This iconic bracelet was not just designed it was engineered with high sweeps that come to a peak and an amethyst that one pushes to open. Photos show a side view of the mechanism. The design bends and refracts light that catches the eyes of all who pass you by. There is no damage to the bracelet and closes with a crisp click. You will see glare in my pictures...

Being offered is a circa 1967 .970 silver (better than sterling) necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, comprising geometric heavy gauge links creating levels of silver with onyx cabochons; tongue & box clasp. Dimensions wearable 16 1/4”. Links are 1 inch wide. Marked. In excellent condition.