It's very rare to see the work of Valentin Vidaurreta, and this piece is a beautiful example of his work. It's a book-piece design, with photos of both the front and back shown in Silver Masters of Mexico, p. 90. Circa 1945-1955. Exquisite repoussé silver work showcases two flowers with curling tendrils rising above. The pin closes with a "C" clasp and safety lock...

Circa mid-century, here is an iconic book-piece design from Margot van Voorhies Carr, who shop and work is known as Margot de Taxco.

Margot's design # 5554 is an exquisite and intricately detailed hand wrought serpent bracelet. Melange enamel sits within tiny scales in the segmented articulated links...

Circa mid-century, these are fabulous earrings from Margot de Taxco.

These koi fish with teardrop amethyst dangles measure 1 3/4" tall, and they are stunning. The detailing is amazing. Amethysts match perfectly in color, and screw backs work perfectly.

Signed and hallmarked "Margot de Taxco 5207" on one, "Sterling Made in Mexico" on the other. No eagle assay.

Weight is 10 grams.

In excellent vintage condition, collector quality.

Circa 1940-1945, this stunning and iconic belt from Hector Aguilar is known as the "Georgia O'Keefe" belt. A photo of O'Keefe wearing this belt is shown on page 108 of "Silver Masters of Mexico". Page 107 , bookplate III-24, shows this belt as "Large X's with One Button Belt".

There are different versions of this belt. This one is the largest, with a width of a full 2" for the leather, 2 3/8" at the buckle. Four "X's" measure 3 1/2" wide, 2 1/4" tall...

With hallmarks dating 1953-1962, this pin was produced by Hector Aguilar.

This is an outstanding piece, and one which I have never seen before. This gorgeous bird has at it's center a large round bezel-set onyx cabochon...

Hallmarks date this very rare Antonio Pineda necklace 1948-1953. I've not seen this design before.

Composed of twenty panels with a rimmed hubcap design, the links alternate with rounds and indented on the sides so that they fit into each other. Each panel measures 1 3/16" tall, 13/16" wide. Closes with a ribbed J hook and eye.

Signed and hallmarked "Silver by Tono", with the design # YY 223. I believe the silver to be of a higher purity than 925, likely 970 or 980...

Circa mid-century, this necklace was produced by Ana María Nuñez de Brilanti, whose shop was known as Victoria.

Brilanti was known for her unique designs in mixed and married metal, and for her commitment to quality.

This is a gorgeous necklace. The pendant can be removed and worn alone as a pin. It's a large piece with a multi-dimensional celtic design in sterling silver, copper, and brass...

Circa mid-century, this bracelet from Antonio Pineda is a published book-piece design, shown with obsidian cones in Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda.

It's a heavy solid piece, weighing a staggering 153.1 grams. Executed in 97% silver purity, this is a very seldom seen bracelet which is nothing short of amazing. Looks fabulous on the wrist...

Circa 1930's-1940's, this is a spectacular hand-wrought pectoral necklace. Hallmarked simply "Sterling 925", I do believe it to be Mexican in origin. The style and manner are very much in keeping with the work of Geraldo Lopez, Los Castillo, and Alfredo Villasana. This stunning necklace lays perfectly upon the neck. The center portion measures 6" wide, 4" tall. Closed, wearable length is 16". Closure is a "J" hook. Weight is 86.9 grams. In excellent vintage condition...

A very rarely seen necklace from his first design period, shown on both the Spratling Silver website and as a published book-piece in the Morrill/Berk book "Mexican Silver", here is William Spratling's "Long Amethyst Caviar Necklace". It's a very versatile piece - wear it long in a single strand, double it up, or wear it as a belt. This is an absolutely spectacular necklace. Wear it with the amethyst at the bottom, or on the side...

A third design period sterling silver and tortoise cuff bracelet by William Spratling.

This cuff measures 5 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 1 5/8" at the widest...

Signed Margot de Taxco Swanns is a coveted design. Even more difficult to find with all the repousse balls in perfect condition. All the balls are channel set making this item even harder to construct. The center reflects the age being open backed repousse. The center drop is 2 in. and the measurement across is 4 in. across. There is a curve at the top of the drop and a 17 in. wearable is estimated. The weight is 80 grams of perfection, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Felipe Martinez was a sculptor, then a stone cutter for Hubert Harmon, before he opened his own taller "Piedra Y Plata" in 1950.

This necklace is a spectacular piece with carved and polished onyx in an edgy modernist design. A very rare necklace in collector quality. Stones are flawless.

Closed, wearable length is just over 16". The centerpiece is 3" wide, 3 3/8" tall.

Weight is 118.2 grams.

Signed and hallmarked "Taxco Martinez Sterling".

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This huge pin is the work of Taxco designer Hubert Harmon. Harmon was active for a short time, and this piece bears hallmarks dating 1944-1948. Collector quality, this is a hand-wrought brooch with exquisite repoussé silver work and a gorgeous bow and ribbon design. Hubert Harmon's work is seldom seen, with his sterling pieces quite rare. Measures 4" long, 2 1/8" wide. Weight is 30.8 grams - quite substantial. Signed and hallmarked "Hubert Harmon Sterling Made in Mexico". In exce...

This is a spectacular set of necklace, pin, and earrings which were produced 1930's - early 1940's in Mexico. The design is one which originated from Fred Davis, and also one which is very seldom seen. This set does not bear the FD mark from Davis, but is simply hallmarked "Silver Made in Mexico". It is my belief that this was likely created by the same silversmith who produced the design for Fred Davis - who contracted several master silversmiths to produce his designs. It's an edgy stunning...

This is an extremely rare Antonio Pineda 970 silver necklace with 11 amethyst drop dangles. The necklace has the "Silver By Tono" hallmark which dates it 1948-1953. A necklace with a very similar design is featured on page 103 of the catalogue from the Antonio exhibit titled "SILVER SEDUCTION". The necklace measures 15 5/8" end to end, is 2 1/8" wide at the longest point of the necklace and weighs 119 grams. The necklace clasps with a hook link at the back. It is in fine original condition. Ther...

Circa mid-century, this bracelet from Margot van Voorhies Carr pulls out all the stops.

A very rarely seen piece, the front features a huge repoussé ribbon swirl, with graduated silver beading running through the middle and through the center of the bracelet. Hinged at the back, with the opening disappearing behind the front portion of the clamper. The spring hinge is perfect, and closes securely. This one is a real showpiece, and a worthy addition to the discriminating collector...

This very early Mexican brooch is unsigned as to the maker, hallmarked simply "Mexico Silver". The style is certainly similar to the work of Matilde Poulat / Matl.

Entirely handwrought with exquisite and intricate detailing. A rare and stunning pin. Three amethysts of varying sizes form the center body sitting between the wings.

Measures 2 3/4" wide and 1 3/4" tall.

Weight is 16 grams.

In excellent vintage condition.