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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1478708 (stock #401)
Known as the "Ornamental Squares" design, this bracelet by Hector Aguilar is features in many book and is one of his most iconic designs. This one is exceptional with it's longer 8" length. Crafted in his favored 940 silver it measures 1" wide and weighs an impressive 108.1 grams. Secure clasp and attached safety chain. Hallmarked with the joined HA, 940, Taxco and the eagle stamp 9. Light age related wear with a lovely rich patina. A superb bracelet in a hard to find longer length.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1478705 (stock #400)
Heavy 970 Silver open work bracelet by the famous Antonio Pineda. Measures 7" long by 1" wide and weighs a hefty 116.5 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, 970, Sterling Mexico, Silver with the eagle l7. Secure clasp and attached safety chain, some light age related wear. A special bracelet that you will love and wear for a lifetime.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1478223 (stock #15942)
One of the most successful duo in Taxco’s 20th c. Silver Renaissance, Cecilia and Tono excelled in some of the most difficult techniques in jewelry making like piedra negra, metales casados and mozaico Azteca. Their jewelry is usually modernist yet their designs unfailingly reference Mexico’s rich archeological heritage. I particularly love their “mask” pieces, especially their rings that do not come up very often and I am thrilled to have come upon the tiger’s eye example presented h...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1478221
This beautiful pair of silver plates designed by Spratling were hand forged in the 1940's. Each plate measures 4" across. Together the pair weigh 125 grams. Both are fully hallmarked for Spratling and are in excellent condition. Pictured and described on spratlingsilver.com and in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1478195 (stock #97704220)
Circa 1930's to early 1940's, this is a dramatic necklace from Mexico City silversmith JGD, one of several artisans in this early era who produced this type of folk art jewelry. Composed of eighteen panels, each with a faceted amethyst and fourteen turquoise cabochons. Length is 17", width is 1 1/2". Weight is 183.9 grams. Signed and hallmarked "JGD Hecho en Mexico D.F. 925". In fine vintage condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1478133 (stock #JJ4612)
A pair of hard to find William Spratling silver earrings with a ruffled silver band adorned with silver beads. These earrings are from the 1st design period. They are pictured on page 54 of Morrill and Beck's book, "Mexican Silver".

Measure 1 3/4" across and 2" high including the screw backs. Marked Spratling Silver on the back of each screw back. They are sterling silver or better. The screw backs hold securely. The earrings have some tarnish and minor scratches. These seem to be the l...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1477435 (stock #mm407)
A vintage mid century modernist salt spoon by William Spratling in sterling silver and ebony. From Spratling's 3rd design period.

The ebony wood and sterling salt spoon measures 3 1/4" long. Marked with the conjoined 'WS' and an eagle mark that is partially struck. It is in fine condition with some tarnish and a very minor ding.

Classic Spratling design.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1477434 (stock #mm614)
A vintage mid century modernist set of 2 salt dishes and 2 spoons by William Spratling in sterling silver and rosewood. These were in the Montgomery Ward 1943 Christmas Book and each sold for $4.75 including the spoon. From Spratling's 1st design period.

The salts measures 1 3/8" square and 1" high. Marked with Spratling Made in Mexico around the conjoined 'WS', and Sterling. These were the marks used between 1931-46. They are in good condition with some tarnish and minor surface scratch...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1477272 (stock #8880188)
Hallmarks date this Valentin Vidaurreta book-piece 1948-1955. Vidaurreta designed jewelry for himself, William Spratling, Fred Davis, and Hector Aguilar. As well he was a painter and illustrator. This very rare piece is shown on p.89 of "Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda". With an art nouveau design, it is an exquisitely crafted pin. It is also collector quality.

Measures 2 5/16" x 1 3/8".

Weight is 24 grams.

Signed and hallmarked...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1477237 (stock #9422212)
Offered on consignment.....

This pre-1948 bracelet is a huge, wide, weighty piece and a Fred Davis design. It's unsigned, marked simply "Silver Mexico".

The panels have a geometric design inspired by pre-Columbian clay stamps which Davis collected. You can see a similar Fred Davis bracelet with amethysts in my shop.

Bracelet measures a closed, wearable length of 7", with a width of 2 1/8".

Weight is 104.9 grams.

In excellent vintage condi...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1477235 (stock #1577712)
Offered on consignment.......

This masterpiece from Fred Davis is heavy and spectacular, with five huge oval amethyst cabochons framed within silver with a geometric design inspired by pre-Columbian clay stamps which he collected. This bracelet is a book-piece design, shown in "Dreaming In Silver" by Penny C. Morrill, p. 69.

The amethyst gemstone measure 1 1/2" x 3/4". Absolutely gorgeous stones, perfectly matched in a rich grape color with quartz marbling and natural inclu...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1477187 (stock #148887)
The "Silver By Tono" hallmark dates this piece 1948-1953. Collector quality.

This Antonio Pineda pin is a superb early creation, with a repoussé silver upper segment and a large amethyst cabochon dangle. The recesses are oxidized giving a great deal of depth.

I have not seen this design before and believe it to be quite rare.

Measures 2 3/8" wide, 2" tall.

Weight is 26 grams.

Signed and hallmarked "Silver by Tono By Tono Mexico"...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1476987 (stock #18266690)
This mid-century masterpiece is the work of Felipe Martinez, whose shop was called Piedra Y Plata.

The hand-carved and polished amethyst face is a gorgeous shade of purple and the repoussé silver work is magnificent. Earrings are obsidian. Recesses are oxidized, and the design shows great depth and dimension.

Can be worn both as a pin or pendant.

Measures 2 3/8" tall, 1 11/16" wide.

Weight is 39.1 grams.

Signed and hallmarked with...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1476918 (stock #15939)
A book piece for Sigi Pineda, the “boomerang” brooch belongs in a line of jewelry in which the Taxco modernist combined layering, purposefully applied oxidation and vividly colored semi-precious and hard- stones to create slick, modernist, I would even say space-age, designs that seems as relevant today as they did when they were first introduced to the world. What I always found amazing about this brooch is the ingenious - and quite minimal - way the stone (chrysoprase in our case) is incor...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1476914 (stock #15813/15422)
Dating in the earlier period of Matilde Poulat’s extraordinary career, the cross pendant presented here is adorned with Matl’s favorite stones - turquoise, amethyst and coral. Inspired by Mexico’s rich folk art, it belongs in her daringly eye-catching series of “jeweled” creations but here, there is an additional motif that makes the pendant even more precious. Namely, the two small repousse angel dangles, facing each other in a kneeling position with lit candles in their hands. The st...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1476869
Spratling designed this "pyramid" buckle in the 1940's. The buckle measures 2 1/8" X 1 1/2". It weighs 40 grams & will fit a 1 1/8" wide strap. The design is pictured on spratlingsilver.com where Phyllis Goddard explains the design was "made in 3 versions with this one being the largest or the "grande" model." The buckle is in great condition with heavy patina and some surface wear. Hallmarked on the reverse SPRATLING SILVER & MADE IN MEXICO. The buckle is pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Mor...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1476845 (stock #15514)
Generously long and imposing in its presence, this early Mexican Deco silver, copper and stone necklace with cascabeles is a great example of the way ancient Mesoamerican artifacts found their way into jewelry created during the country's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. Statuettes, clay "masks", beads of stone and silver, carved pieces of bone were unearthed on a daily basis in Mexico's countryside either by accident as people worked the land or as a result of deliberate "digging" to find them. Many...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1476833 (stock #398)
This unique and rare set by the famous Margot de Taxco consists of three matching pieces. All are 1 7/8" wide with one piece measuring 21" long, one measures 10" long and the other measures 2 3/4" long. All pieces have hook closures and can be attached together. The longest and medium pieces are both hallmarked Margot de Taxco, Sterling Made in Mexico along with the design number 5158 and the eagle 16. Very heavy with a total weight of 334 grams. Good condition with light age related tarnish. A ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1476774 (stock #15839)
For a few years around WWII and possibly up to 1950, Marcel Boucher had a special line of silver jewelry made in Mexico under the name "Parisina". I don't think we know which workshop produced those pieces or whether they were made by a number of different silversmiths. I can, however, say that Parisina jewelry ranges from the very light-weight to the chunkier, more substantial examples and that the same variety is also reflected in their designs. The Cuban link bracelet presented here is defini...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1476656 (stock #397)
Bold and beautiful with a Modernist design, this stunning bracelet by Antonio Pineda is a fine example of his craftmanship and artistry. At the corner of each heavy thick silver link is a light blue faceted Spinel and another spinel tops the push in clasp. Measures 6 7/8" long, 3/4" wide and weighs 95.3 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, Hecho en Mexico, 970 and the eagle 17. A timeless and elegant bracelet.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1476655 (stock #398)
Featured in the book Silver Masters of Mexico on page 63 is this early Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Bracelet. Beautifully designed and crafted with decorative circles connected by three silver bands. Measures 7" long, 1" wide and weighs 70 grams. In good condition with a secure clasp. Hallmarked HA, Made in Mexico, Sterling. A great bracelet that will never go out of style.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1930 item #1476614 (stock #397)
Four large heavy sterling silver links set with oval cabochon Amethyst stones create a spectacular bracelet by the famous Fred (Frederick) Davis. Each link measures 2 1/4" by 1 3/4" with a total length of 7". Very heavy at 116 grams. Hallmarked with the joined FD, Silver Mexico. Pin closure. Nice condition, with light wear, tarnish. This is a seldom seen bracelet and a wonderful treasure for the collector.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1476454 (stock #395)
This unique vintage Necklace is by the wonderful Margot de Taxco whose skill as a designer is considered to be among the finest of the all the Silver Masters. The links are a row of Roman Numerals from 1 to 12 set between small silver beads. It measures 14 1/2" long by 3/4" wide and it weighs 67 grams. Hallmarked Margot de Taxco, 5201, Sterling Made in Mexico with the eagle 16. Secure box clasp. Light signs of wear and tarnish and a great example of the artistry of Margot de Taxco.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1476453 (stock #392)
Two Silver Doves
$1,600.00
Luminous Obsidian stones are at the center of this large and lovely Antonio Pineda Bracelet in a design known as the Swans. Measuring 1 1/4" wide by 7 1/3" long it is a bracelet with a bold modernist style. Very heavy at 108 grams. Secure clasp and attached safety chain. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, 970, Hecho en Mexico, Silver and the eagle 17. The Swan design in the form of a Necklace is featured in the book Silver Seductions. This is a gorgeous bracelet with an impressive style.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1476451 (stock #393)
Two Silver Doves
$1,900.00
This Silver Necklace by Fred Davis is a rare and seldom seen piece created in the 1930's. Featuring silver bands that are slightly curved to fit around the neck. It measures 1 1/2" wide by 15" long with a three hook closure. Nice and heavy at 137 grams. Marked with the joined FD, Sterling, Mexico. Light age related tarnish but no other damage. A truly fabulous and highly collectible piece.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1476450 (stock #391)
This rare and beautiful bracelet by the famous Matilde Poulat features two silver repousse Doves at the center set with Turquoise, Coral and Amethyst stones with side links set with small Turquoise. Measures 7" long by 2" wide at the front and weighs 78.1 grams. Early hallmark of MATL in script with Hecho en Mexico, 0.925. It has not been polished and shows age related tarnish. A superb bracelet and a rare find.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1476444 (stock #15943)
I never tire of the double-sided pendant necklaces Victor Jaimez created for Emma Melendez. The perfect blend of Aztec Revival and modernismo Mexicano, they are unfailingly characterized by craftsmanship of the highest level and meticulous finishing. At the same time dramatic and awe-inspiring, the pendant's two sides showcase several techniques as overlay, oxidation and mozaico inlay come together to create the image of Quetzalcoatl and the abstract figure of a Meso-american monkey. The chain ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Latin American : Pre 1960 item #1476403 (stock #14478)
Born in Florence, Italy but spending her life as a designer and silversmith in Lima, Peru, Graziella Laffi found inspiration in the art of her adopted country's old civilizations, respectfully situating ancient motifs in her own, mid-century context. Laffi is habitually referred to by all who loyally collect her work as "the Spratling of Peru", a parallel that bespeaks the originality of her work and the quality of the jewelry, hollowware and decorative items she created. In the brooch presented...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1476400 (stock #15944)
Vintage set of Mexican fine silver concave cufflinks signed by Antonio Pineda, this pair is wrought in the renowned Taxco modernist's .970 alloy. I love the sculptural lusciousness of the flat-bottomed ovoid body and the wave-like motion by which its edges rise and drop around the central hollow. In a slick mid-century design that can be easily enjoyed by just about everybody the cufflinks are 1 3/16" long by 7/8" wide and weigh 23.4 grams (for the set). They are fully marked with Antonio's cro...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1476381 (stock #15820)
My second M Velazquez silver brooch for the day, this Mexican Deco repousse "portrait" I have never had (nor, I believe, seen) before. As opposed to the first figural pin, here the "sitter" is shown in profile, his likeness set in a raised frame against a stippled background. Velazquez's repoussage can be very dramatic and in the piece at hand it is also enhanced by deep chasing and oxidation which brings out the sculpturality of the face and the impressive headdress. The brooch measures 2 1/8"...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1476380 (stock #15789)
A figural repousse Mexican Deco brooch in sterling silver this "portrait" piece bears the signature of early Mexico City maestro M. Velazquez. Over the years of my love affair with vintage Mexican silver jewelry, I have come to know and appreciate Velazquez's work for its "earthiness", its craftsmanship and the interesting designs he created. The specific "mask" motif I have had a few times in the past in necklace, ring and brooch forms but always anonymous. Often described as an Aztec or Maya "...
All Items : New Century : Metalwork : Contemporary item #1475946
Being offered is a superb circa 1995 silverplate candlestick made by famous master silver designer Emilia Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought candlestick featuring three bamboo columns with an attached three dimensional frog, made of oxidized silver, supporting the silver bobeche & rectangular base. Dimensions: 7 1/4 inches tall by 5 inches wide at the base. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1960 item #1475945
Being offered is a rare handwrought circa 1955 door plate by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted door plate comprising a brass frame in a floral motif with allover exquisite and masterful abalone inlay. Dimensions are 12 inches diameter; center opening is 1 1/4 inches diameter. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in the photo. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1970 item #1475944
Being offered is an extra large and superb handwrought circa 1964 mixed metals - silver and copper centerpiece by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. The very large figural swan centerpiece features a heavy gauge handwrought silver body with incised and oxidized detail on the wings; copper beak and applied lapis lazuli eyes. Dimensions are 14 inches high by 18 1/2 inches long by 11 inches wide. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in the photo. In excellent condition. Satisfaction guaranteed.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Latin American : Pre 1960 item #1475942
Being offered is a rare circa 1955 sterling silver bracelet by Bernice Goodspeed of Taxco, Mexico; hand crafted silver cuff bracelet with pre-Columbian motifs featuring masterful and deliberate incision and oxidation. Dimensions: up to size 8 x 1 1/4" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1475940
Being offered is a rare and fine circa 1963 sterling silver brooch by Sigfrido ‘SIGI’ Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Modern boomerang design with an oxidized background; and non faceted amethyst stone. Sigi, cousin of Los Castillo founder, Antonio Castillo, spent years working with Los Castillo, Salvador Teran, Felipe Martinez, and Margot de Taxco before opening his own shop in 1952. Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 3/8". Marked. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1475939
Being offered is a large and superb circa 1955 sterling silver bracelet by master silversmith Jose Anton of Taxco, Mexico. Anton was one of the earlier prominent silversmiths during the Spratling era. Handcrafted bracelet featuring large circular links with incised design each with purple purple amethyst stone inlay (pictures do not illustrate the deep purple color of the amethysts). Dimensions: size 8; links are 1 3/4" diameter. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1475938
Being offered is a rare and fine circa 1965 sterling silver bracelet by Sigfrido ‘SIGI’ Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Heavy gauge handcrafted silver bracelet in a modern biomorphic design. Sigi, cousin of Los Castillo founder, Antonio Castillo, spent years working with Los Castillo, Salvador Teran, Felipe Martinez, and Margot de Taxco before opening his own shop in 1952. Dimensions: size 6 1/2"; 1 1/4" wide. Marked. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1475937
Being offered is a rare and fine circa 1965 sterling silver necklace by Sigfrido ‘SIGI’ Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted silver necklace in a modern biomorphic design; necklace features a tongue & box closure to attach both pieces. Sigi, cousin of Los Castillo founder, Antonio Castillo, spent years working with Los Castillo, Salvador Teran, Felipe Martinez, and Margot de Taxco before opening his own shop in 1952. Dimensions: up to size 15. Marked. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1475914 (stock #15396)
Elegant and "quiter" than most Matilde Poulat jewelry, this early repousse bracelet by the big maestra exhibits nonetheless all the attributes Matl's work is avidly sought after and venerated for. Repoussage that creates a body with impeccable texture and perfect finishing, a gorgeous golden sheen obsidian cabochon and, of course, the Mexico City style silver-work which to me represents Mexico's Arts and Crafts movement. What is there not to love here? I am very attracted to the size which allow...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1475789 (stock #15938)
An early Mexican Deco bracelet, made in Mexico City as indicated by its hallmarks, this massive piece is as well-crafted as it is impressive. Impressive might even be an understatement, actually. Though it is true that vintage Mexican silver jewelry is not of the delicate, demure kind, even after so many years of researching, buying and selling them, I find myself at a loss for words when a piece like this shows up. I love the Spanish Colonial air of the wirework adorning the convex panels with ...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475733
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1965 handmade sterling silver pill box by Janna Thomas of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted pill box in a layered rope design with a moving silver tassel finial. Thomas designed for Tiffany & Company before moving to Mexico and opening up her own shop. Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches diameter by 1 inch high. Weight 3 1/2 ounces. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Incredible designer!
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1475732
Being offered is an exquisite circa 1955 sterling silver bowl by Conquistador, of Taxco, Mexico. Modernist footed bowl with a stylized lid featuring a three dimensional flower motif. Dimensions: 5 inches diameter by 2 1/2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Superb design and construction.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1475730
Being offered is an exceptional and rare pair of circa 1944 sterling silver votive candle holders by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely handcrafted flared bowls with silver wire & ball feet. Dimensions: 3 1/2 inches diameter by 2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. These are usually offered as salt cellars, and can be used as salt cellars, but Spratling’s original design was for votive candle use. Other pairs are available.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1475729
Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1955 sterling silver coffee & tea set by Hector Aguilar, of Taxco, Mexico. This rare grouping features entirely handwrought bulbous form pieces that include a teapot, a coffee pot, sugar & creamer; INcREDIBLE matching tray with carved wooden handles. Dimensions: Coffee pot is 8 3/8" tall by 9 3/8 inches across the handle; teapot is 8 inches tall by 9 inches across the handle; sugar bowl is 5 inches tall by 6 inches across the handle; creamer is ...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475728
Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1963 sterling silver box by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely handcrafted rectangular heavy gauge silver lid covering a carved Mexican wood box. Dimensions: 4 1/4 inches long by 3 1/4 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475727
Being offered is a rare circa 1963 sterling silver dinner bell by renowned silversmith Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Scarce handcrafted bell featuring three cone shaped bells with applied decorative bands; supported by pierced stem handle with a tiger eye carved turtle finial. Dimensions: 3 3/4 inches tall x 2 inches diameter. Marked. In excellent condition. The sound is that of a sleigh with bells on s snowy night,
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1475636 (stock #15154a)
Glowing with the patina of time that adds precious depth to recesses of the design, this vintage Los Castillo repousse brooch has a more romantic air about it than most of their work. I love the combination of twists and twirls with the stylized "trumpet" flowers at the top and even though the elements which have been called into service here are definitely floral, I can't stop seeing the eyes of a night owl staring back at me in wise contemplation. Measuring 2 3/4" wide by 1 7/8" tall the brooc...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1475538 (stock #15937)
Hand-hammered silver reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts movement and a jade bead that brings to mind ancient Aztec and Maya jewelry combine in this sterling silver ring by the Los Castillo. The specific design does not come up very often. In all my years of buying and selling vintage Mexican jewelry I have only had two examples - the second one being the one offered here. Simple yet not simplistic, easy to wear, a pleasure to behold the ring is currently a sz 8 US (resizable by your jeweler) an...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1475442 (stock #15261a)
One of my favorite female designers of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance (and admittedly, they aren't so many to begin with), Carmen Beckmann was a rather flexible maestra, able to create in many different styles. using a variety of materials. Her jewelry can be massive and jaw-dropping but quite as easily delicate and more sophisticated. The bracelet I am presenting here I call rare not so much for its design (which I have not seen before) but primarily for the scarcely seen snowflake obsidia...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1475440 (stock #13208)
After working for Spratling in Las Delicias and Hector Aguilar in Taller Borda, Reveriano Castillo opened his shop Reveri in 1952 with the co-operation of his wife, Maria. His jewelry is known for its impeccable finishing and the good quality of materials used so I am always happy to come upon one of his creations. The set of earrings at hand in an abstract floral design with articulated stamen dangle is as sweet-as-can-be and ideal to celebrate the coming of Spring this year. Measuring 1 3/4...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475274
Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling coffee/tea set by maestro silversmith Tango Aceves, of Taxco, Mexico, heavy gauge set featuring a modern bulbous form, boasting carved wood cylindrical handles on the teapot, cream jug and serving tray. Includes the teapot (holds 8 fluid ozs.) op sugar, creamer & serving tray. Dimensions: pot - 6 1/2 inches high x 4 1/2 inches diameter (handle is 4 inches long); sugar bowl is 1 3/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches diameter; cream jug is 1 3/4 inches high x 3 1/2...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1475273
Being offered is an exceptional, early and rare, early circa 1943 sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought bowl featuring three applied half domes surrounded by an incised and oxidized pattern near the rim. Dimensions: a large 10 inches diameter by 4 inches tall. Marked as illustrated in photo. Weight just shy of 17 ozs. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1475272
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1943 sterling silver and cabachon amethyst necklace by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early piece by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco Silver ateliers. Handwrought half domed links with bezel set amethyst cabochons. Tongue & box clasp. Dimensions: 14 1/2” long, links are 1/2" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1475271
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1943 sterling silver and cabachon amethyst bracelet by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early piece by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco Silver ateliers. Handwrought panels with bezel set amethyst cabochons. Tongue & box clasp. Dimensions: 7 1/2” long, links are 1 1/8" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1475270
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1940 sterling silver & jade cabochon bracelet by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early pieces by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco silver ateliers. Handwrought half domed links with bezel set jade cabochons. Hook clasp.. Dimensions: 7 1/2” long, links are 1" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1475243 (stock #15711)
A maestro from the middle period of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance, Carsi is among those Taxco silversmiths about whom we don't really know much. I have had pieces by him a few times over the years and I was pleasantly surprised to have found his signature on the ornate bangle bracelet presented here. This wire-work scrolled heart motif I am used to associating with Arte en Plata, even though I have seen it by other makers or even anonymous in the past. Yet Carsi's version is bolder in prop...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1475240 (stock #14861)
Classic Antonio Pineda bangle bracelet wrought in the maestro's favorite, .970 fine silver alloy with deep notches all around it that appear more dramatic thanks to the intentionally applied oxidation. There is something about Antonio's jewelry that bring them close to your heart as soon as you first see them and this piece is no exception. Enjoy it alone or, if you are lucky enough, add it to the stack of his bangles you already have. The bracelet has an inner circumference of 7 3/4" (2 1/2" i...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Latin American : Pre 1970 item #1475122 (stock #14134)
Often referred to as the "Spratling of Peru", Italian-born Graziella Laffi came to be associated with the country's most innovative design in jewelry and hollowware in the 1950s. Just like Spratling did in Mexico, Laffi turned to Peru's rich archeological past and its vibrant folk culture for inspiration. Her re-interpretations of ancient Inca motifs in silver, copper and enamel are avidly sought after by collectors today for their creative spirit and exceptional craftsmanship. The long dangle e...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1475121
Being offered is a rare circa 1955 sterling silver and obsidian stone bracelet by Alfredo Villasana of Taxco, Mexico. The handcrafted thick gauge silver cuff set with a large round obsidian stone secured by four spiral prong settings, secured with box clasp. Villasana worked for William Spratlng and Hector Aguilar before opening his own shop in Taxco. Dimensions: Size 8”; stone is 1 3/4" by 2 1/4"; band is 3/4" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.