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Circa late 1950 to early 1952, this necklace is shown on the Spratling Silver website. Noted to be a larger, more square version of the North Star necklace, it's a very rare piece from William Spratling produced by Conquistador. From his second design period, inspired by his Alaskan period. It's a book-piece design shown in "William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance", p. 239. Spratling signed a contract with Conquistador, which was the largest silver manufacturer in Mexico City at ...

This mid-century buckle bracelet is based on a design which originated with Antonio Pineda. It's a stunning, rarely seen design. Striking, edgy, modernist, gorgeous. Opens wide to easily fit on the wrist. The buckle swings over the notch which fits into the groove on the buckle. Closed, wearable length is about 6 3/4". Width is 1 11/16" at the buckle. Weight is 101.6 grams. Signed and hallmarked "SCH Hecho en Mexico Taxco Sterling", with the eagle assay 1. In very good con...

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.

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.

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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...

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...

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"...

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.

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Circa 1940-1945, this masterpiece from Los Castillo pulls out all the stops. The craftsmanship is magnificent, the design sublime. The prong set faceted stones are almost black in color, with brown striations which can be seen from the back of the stones. The design is full of swirls and tiny beading. Centerpiece has six dangles and measures 5 1/2" wide and 2 1/4" tall. Closed, wearable length is 17". Weight is 112.7 grams. Signed and hallmarked with linear marks "Los Castillo Sterling Mex...

Offered on consignment........... Felipe Martinez had been a sculptor before opening his shop in 1950. The shop was called "Piedra Y Plata", (Stone and Silver). Martinez had worked with Hubert Harmon at one time in the 1940's. This bracelet likely dates 1950's. Composed of sixteen curved S links, the amethysts are gorgeous gemstones with deep purple hues, quartz marbling, and natural inclusions. Drapes over the wrist like silk, and looks positively magnificent. Clearly a piece of wearab...

These cufflinks produced by Antonio Pineda are elegant and very classy. Obsidian and silver cylinders side by side measure 15/16" x 5/8". T-backs are tight and snappy. Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, 970, and the eagle assay 17. Weight is 21.2 grams. In excellent vintage condition.

Here is a supremely rare necklace from Los Castillo, with their earliest hallmarks dating 1930-1940. Likely designed by Margot. Executed in 980 silver, it is a spectacular piece with a pre-Columbian design composed of seven repoussé silver glyph panels and tubular beads and balls. Lays beautifully upon the neck and certainly commands attention. Collector quality. Measures a closed, wearable length of 16", with a width of 1 1/4". Weight is 85.6 grams. Signed and hallmarked "980 Los Castillo...

This early Antonio Pineda bracelet is quite rare and all out spectacular. His "Silver By Tono" hallmark dates 1948-1953. Eight teardrop amethyst cabs in almost pure silver panels which alternate up and down, each separated by four silver balls. Pin closure. Weight is 98.9 grams. Measures 8" end to end, width 1 1/4". Closed, wearable length is 6 3/4". Signed and hallmarked "Silver By Tono Mexico". In excellent vintage condition.

This bracelet features an iconic design by Abraham Paz. Paz designed and produced jewelry not only for himself, but for Fred Davis as well. This piece is composed of five hand-carved and polished obsidian masks which alternate with silver shields. Measures a closed, wearable length of 7 1/8", with a width of 15/16". Weight is 38.2 grams. Signed and hallmarked "AP Sterling Mexico", along with the eagle assay 1. Collector quality.

Hallmarks date 1948-1962. Three chrysocolla stones and an edgy geometric design combine to make this a very unique bracelet. Easy to wear and very comfortable on the wrist, this piece goes with just about any outfit and occasion. Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 1/2". Width is just over 1/2". Signed and hallmarked "HA .940 Taxco Mexico", with the eagle assay 9. Weight is 44.1 grams. In excellent vintage condition.

This mid-century Salvador Teran bracelet features a silver man in the moon and star which appears to be floating against the darkened background, framed in a silver bezel of varying sides and angles. It's a seldom seen design and a standout piece. Has a large presence on the wrist. Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 1/2". Width in front is 1 5/8". Weight is 64.7 grams. Signed and hallmarked "Salvador Sterling Mexico", with the eagle assay 36 and design # 125.

This very early Los Castillo bracelet was likely designed by Margot. A very rare and monumental piece. Collector quality.

A large teardrop amethyst adorns the center front, and the swirls of silver have tiny beading. Can be worn either with the amethyst facing down from the wrist resting on the hand, or the opposite way higher on the wrist.

Width in front is about 2 1/2". Closed, wearable length is 7".

Weight is 76.5 grams.

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This Fred Davis bracelet pulls out all the stops. It's a magnificent piece with six huge amethysts and a sleek silver design with opposing "V's". The stones are gorgeous, with quartz marbling and natural inclusions. Stones measure approx 1" x 11/16", with a depth/height of 3/8". Closed, wearable length is 6 7/8". Width is 1". Weight is 72.5 grams. Signed and hallmarked with a conjoined FD, Silver Mexico, and the eagle assay 22. In excellent vintage condition. Circa mid-century.