Being offered is a circa 1963 sterling silver necklace by Los Ballesteros of Taxco, Mexico, boasting a modern biomorphic design. Dimensions wearable 15 1/2”, 1 3/4" at its widest. Marked. In excellent condition. Necklace is solid silver, not hollow, and weighs a heavy 4 ozs. Los Ballesteros is one of the great Mexican silversmiths.
Being offered is a circa 1963 .970 silver (better than sterling) bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, heavy gauge modernist piece with stylized links; tongue and box clasp with security chain. Dimensions wearable 6 1/4”. Links are 1" wide Marked. In excellent condition. Typical extraordinary Pineda heavy weight, 4 plus ozs.
Being offered is a circa 1963 .970 silver (better than sterling) bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, heavy gauge modernist piece featuring square geometric links with applied pearls; tongue and box clasp with security chain. Dimensions wearable 6 3/4”. Links are 3/4" wide Marked. In excellent condition. Pearls in pictures appear to have ‘spots’ but pearls in perfect condition
Being offered is a rare circa 1963 handmade .940 silver (better than sterling which is .925) necklace designed by Hector Aguilar of Taxco, Mexico. Comprising masterful handwrought pierced crescent panels with incised work; hook closure. Dimensions: 16 inches long. Each panel measures 1 inch diameter. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. An iconic necklace illustrated in many books.
Being offered is a circa 1963 .970 silver (better than sterling which is 925 parts silver per 1000 parts) bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, attractive modernist piece; curved silver links supporting jade cabochons; tongue and box clasp with security chain. Dimensions wearable 6 1/2"; 1/2" at its widest. Marked. In excellent condition. Nice heavy weight!
Being offered is a circa 1958 sterling silver bracelet by Miguel Melendez, of Taxco, Mexico; handcrafted bracelet with superbly pierced square links featuring bezel set square tiger's eye stones; tongue & box clasp with security chain. Melendez worked for Spratling, Los Castillo and Margot before opening his own shop. Dimensions: 7 1/2 inches by 3/4 inch wide . Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
Being offered is a circa 1964 .970 silver (better than sterling which is 925 parts silver per 1000 parts) bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, attractive modernist piece comprising rectangular domed silver links with alternating bezel set tiger's eye cabochons; tongue and box clasp with security chain. Dimensions wearable 6 1/2"; 3/4" at its widest. Marked. In excellent condition. Nice heavy weight, Pineda the silver master! Do you have a copy of the UCLA Fowler Museum Pineda catalog?
Being offered is an early circa 1945 sterling silver bracelet by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; pin hinged bracelet with carved wood and silver pyramids; supported by a pin closure and security chain. Dimensions: 1 3/8 inches wide. Size 6 1/2-6 5/8”. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. This iconic bracelet is often illustrated in many books. Stupendous, mint condition bracelet.
Being offered is an early circa 1943 sterling silver and copper bracelet by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; bracelet features silver square links with copper (seller left the copper patina intact, the copper portions could easily be much shinier) diagonal bands separated by rows of 3 balls; supported by a pin closure and security chain. Dimensions: 3/4 inch wide. Size 7 1/4”. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Superb, heavy weight...
Being offered is an early circa 1940 sterling silver bracelet by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; bracelet features silver and copper (the copper can easily be cleaned and perked up but seller kept original patina intact) elongated beads; hinged clasp. Dimensions: 1 inch wide by 7 inches long. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. This iconic bracelet is often illustrated in many books. Stupendous bracelet.
Being offered is a circa 1965 sterling silver bracelet by Los Ballesteros of Taxco, Mexico, heavy gauge silver hinged bracelet boasting a modern design with a large prong set amethyst cabochon; tongue and box clasp with security latch. Dimensions wearable 6 1/2"; 1 5/8" wide. Great weight. Marked. In excellent condition. As good as Pineda.
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1960 sterling silver and spectacular azurite en suite by Enrique Ledesma of Taxco, Mexico. Includes a modernist geometric linked (vertical links of silver and cabachon jade) necklace size 16 1/2” x 1/2” wide; bracelet 7” by 1/2 inches wide; screw back earrings 7/8 inches long by 1/2 inches wide. Marked. In excellent condition.
Being offered is a fine one of a kind and a circa 1960 plateado silver necklace by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico, comprising a collar necklace supporting a three tiered pendant with malachite & azurmalachite inset cabochons. Dimensions: 15". The horizontal sections are 1 3/4” deep by 4”, 5” and 6” long. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. To call this necklace a statement piece, denigrates the pure beauty and importance of this exquisite piece of art!
Being offered is an exquisite circa 1950 sterling silver brooch by William Spratling for Conquistador, of Taxco, Mexico; Large silver plaque inset with azurmalachite and highly stylized silver swirl ends. Dimensions: 3 3/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Superb design and construction...
A very unique hand wrought large pendant in sterling silver, reminds us of a large paperclip. Made from a thick curled sterling wire. Signed M. Bowles Sterling and Hand Wrought on the back.
The pendant measures 3" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. It is in fine condition with some minor surface scratches. The pendant alone weighs 19 gr.
It is suspended from a silver neck ring, (probably sterling) which measures about 15" around and has a secure hook closure...
Measuring 5 1/4" in length, this Antonio Pineda pin is a very unique piece. I've not come across this design before, and it is an edgy, striking statement piece.
Weight is a substantial 22.5 grams. Collector quality. Pin closes with a roller.
A sterling silver heavy, modernist pendant in a brutalist style possibly designed by Henning Koppel for the Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From. Have not been able to find any other designer with HK hallmark.
This unusual pendant is made from rough oxidized and smooth polished layers of sterling. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thicker chain or neck ring. Currently strung on a black leather cord.
Marked with the stylized conjoined HK, From and 925S on the back...
A modernist zig zag bracelet and/or a pair of 'sail' earrings both in lightly hammered sterling silver by Ed Levin. May be purchased separately or together.
The bracelet measures 7" around. It measures about 1" wide. Has a secure hidden clasp.
Signed with the script © EL Ed Levin, Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish.
The earrings, in the sail or flag design, measure about 1 1/2" long in the front and the sails are 7/8" across...