This fine piece is made of silver, with a gold wash: vermeil. It is a brooch and pendant measuring 1 3/4" x 1 1/2". The large, Eilat stone, a gemstone, has great color, is bezel set and measures 1 1/2" x 1" x 1/8". The back is marked SILVER with the Hebrew letters meaning "silver" that sound like "kesef" in English, (from right to left kaf, samech, feh). The are a couple of other hallmarks beneath. This piece has good heft: 1 ounce / 28 grams. It is in great condition...
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
This great ring is sterling silver with a central, honey onyx stone. It measures 7/8" x 3/4" x 1/2". The band is flexible and marked TAXCO MEXICO 925 with SBA in the middle. It is also marked with the eagle assay mark 3, and STERLING. It is excellent condition.
Hector Aguilar and his old maguey bracelet is a must for every collector. At 1.25in. tall and 95 grams of weight the design has a commanding presence. It is thick and the higher content of silver makes it's rounded edges feel silky smooth. Appropriately hallmarked as shown with eagle and a pin closure. The length is 7in. wearable. No repairs or damage of any kind.
Ca 1940 A heavy, solid sterling choker and bracelet by Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss( 1920-2014). It features hand applied, raised sterling leaves with beading. The choker weighs 63 grams, is approximately 16" in length and just shy of 1/2" in width. Both the bracelet and choker are marked with the LF logo, sterling, 450. The bracelet weighs 29 grams and is 7"x 1/2".
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...
Mixed metal constructivist brooch
Sterling silver, brass and copper
1950
Well crafted and substantial
1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Weight - 21.35 grams
Unmarked
Very good vintage condition
Geometric & seductive in design this rare sterling silver and onyx necklace was designed and signed c.1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda(1919-09). Necklace measures 16 1/2 wearable inches long and 1/2" wide. 78 grams, 2.8 oz. Comprised of 34 hand carved bezel set stones with silver ball accents. Beautiful vintage condition. No chips or cracks to stones. Slide-in clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked on clasp...
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]
One of the best Sigi Pineda's for a collection is this outstanding bracelet of silver brushed "pearls" and a concave black niello background that goes half the way around. Sigi's silver brushed pearl look was achieved by making a cutting of a tight spiral onto the bead balls. It is evident in the close up photography. From a look to your arm when worn it gives a satin finish effect. The quality of the thickness of the silver and bead work shows off the heft of 80 grams...
A fine, unusual sterling silver and pearl two layered brooch in an abstract design. Inside layer has a darkened patina. Has three small pearls attached to the inside. Curved three dimensional design. Measures 2 3/8" across and 1" wide. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has a cutout mark on the back that may indicate the maker, but we do not recognize it. Has a little tarnish. Well constructed, interesting design.
Striking sterling silver, moonstone & pearl bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's my Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda(1919-09). Bracelet measures 1" wide with an interior wearable length of up to 7 inches. Weight 97grams, 3.4oz. The eight translucent moonstones are in perfect condition. The 8 lustrous pearls are also in perfect conditon. Silver is free of dings or dents. Slide in clasp and attached safety chain are tight and secure...
This Mexican Silver necklace is hallmarked with an ms conjoined, Taxco, Sterling and an eagle 3 as shown. It is very outside of what I would normally acquire. Lighter than my average acquisitions, it is solid with no repousse and is 30 grams in weight. Very comfortable as it feels lighter than air. The minute I saw it worn I was convinced that it was very special. Dramatic at 7 inches long and 4 inches across the presence is commanding...
Los Castillo's fern clamper is simply the best. No other leaf can compare. The weight is heavy at 101 grams. The height is 3.75 inches. For fit the inside diameter is 2.5 in. I believe this will best fit up to a 6.5in. wrist. There are no dents,damage or repairs. The leaves meet exactly where they are supposed to with no overlap. A superior treasure.
This great ring is a size 10.5 (men's). It has a fine, large, bezel set tiger's eye stone (7/8" x 5/8" x 3/8"). It is marked 925 LBL MEXICO. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.
This great biomorphic brooch / pin measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" by 1/2". Its modernist design displays a wonderful, Scandinavian motif. It is marked DANECRAFT STERLING. It is in great condition. circa 1950's
Beautiful sterling cuff with traditional designs and fine line chisel work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This beautiful cuff measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide and weighs a ve...
Unsigned and astonishing on. Tested for sterling and then some. The S swirls are repousse and large at 1.75in. long. The total weight is 81 grams heavy. The silver feels buttery soft and it has a dark natural patina that defines how wonderful this old work of art is. All hand made and follows a Patania Sr. feel when on. Because it is unmarked I have to put into a category to list. I believe it is either Old Mexican or an old Southwestern necklace. Just fabulous, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!