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A modernist sterling silver brooch with two raised sterling 'pearls' and a raised sterling bar by Sigi Pineda. Design number 54. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 54, and Eagle #3. Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has minor surface scratches. Interesting contrast of oxidized and shiny sterling. A very beautiful brooch by a talented artisan.

A rare sterling silver ring by William Spratling in the Vindobonesis style. The ring is from the first design period. Measures about a size 6. Dates from before 1946. Marked with the script 'WS' surrounded by Spratling Made in Mexico, and Spratling Silver. This ring has wear to the surface and a ding to one of the vertical balls. The ring has some tarnish and surface scratches. This is a very hard to find piece of Spratling jewelry.

A vintage three dimensional pendant in sterling silver designed by Jose Luis Flores of Taxco, Mexico depicting a stylized figure kissing a nude breast. Flores also worked with Hector Aguilar, Miguel Garcia Martinez and Emma.

Measures 4 3/4" long including the large bale and 2 1/2" across. Marked on the back 925, Mexico JLF, and Taxco. Have also seen this with the additional Miguel hallmark in script. Heavy and substantial. Has some tarnish. Pre Eagle.

Wild Picasso-esque design.

A Fine Watercolor by the Listed Artist, Ignatz Sahula-Dycke (1900-82). Measures about 17 1/2" by 14 1/2" matte opening, overall about 25" by 22". Signed lower right. Sahula-Dycke has written something above his signature that I can not read, below his signature is lightly written "Phoenix 1940 Arizona".

A vintage MCM plaque by the Talleres Monasticos Monks who signed their work EMAUS.

This stylized cross is sterling silver with what looks like brass and copper on a block of dark stained wood. Measures 4 7/8" square and 1" thick. Has a cut out in the back to hang it. Has the EMAUS 925 sterling plaque with Eagle #217 on the back. Has tarnish and a little wear to the corners.

Classic mid century modernist design.

A vintage hand made pendant in hammered brass with Pre Columbian pottery beads and a central mask. Hammered brass neck ring hooks in two places in the center. There are five dangles on the bottom with stone and ceramic beads and hammered brass disks. Central pendant measures 5" long and 2 7/8" across. Neck ring measures about 22" around. Etched signature on the back, 'Donna Brown'. Reminiscent of the work of Annette Nancarrow and Maya Mexico. Well made, bold design.

A vintage modernist hinged bangle bracelet from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. Beveled front piece, angled sides for an interesting design. Measures approximately 7" around and 3/4" at the widest. Push in clasp that snaps tightly. Marked Hecho en Mexico, Sigi Tasco, early Eagle #36, Sterling and with a design number 427. In fine condition, has a few scratches. Nice weight, thick sterling. High quality piece.

A sterling silver unusual circular ring with an attached whistle by Tane, Mexico. Tane was known as 'The Tiffany of Mexico.' This ring measures about a size 7 1/2. Measures 1 1/4" across the front. Marked TANE, Sterling, Mexico and Eagle #1. Whistle actually works! Fine condition, high quality.

A substantial, Pre Columbian design 950 silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico by the noted silversmith Roman Chavarrieta, who was known to work for Plateria Emma.

Signed R. Chavarrieta, Taxco, Mex and 950 which is better than sterling. Measures 7 1/2" long and 1 3/8" wide. Has two hook clasps that hold securely.

Deep incised design. Heavy silver. Early piece.

A first design period sterling silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling. This cuff, known as the 'Dog Bone', measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8" and 7/8" wide at the ends. Probably could be slightly adjusted if needed. Marked with the incised WS with Spratling Made in Mexico in a circle mark, and Sterling. Has some minor scratches and tarnish and some very tiny dings. A true find for the collector.

A vintage pair of sterling silver clip earrings by Margot de Taxco, ( Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5247, in a striking geometric design. Measure 1 3/4" high and 7/8" across. Marked with eagle #16 on the back of one earring and 5247 on the back of the other. Clips hold securely. Very nice condition. Some very minor dings. Great modernist design.

A Mid Century Modern sterling and probably rosewood three piece bar tools set from Taxco, Mexico. Each piece is marked with an early Eagle #1 mark and 925, Sterling and Mexico in a triangle around the artisan's initials. Maybe an F or V or A. Hard to make out. Spoon measures 6.5" long, knife is 6 5/8" and the curved spoon is 6 1/4" long. All three pieces are marked on sterling disks at the ends of the handles. Fine condition, have a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. Great MCM de...

A fun pair of screw back earrings by Casa Maya with growling dogs in brass and copper with green enamel. Each earring measures 1 3/4" long and 1" across. Signed Maya Mexico on the back of the screw backs. Screw backs hold securely. Copper has a little wear to the patina. Mirror images so look terrific on. Very unusual!

A pair of Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver and Silver Gilt earrings by William Spratling. The marks on these earrings probably date them to 1951-1956.

Measure 1" across and 1 1/8" high. Marked on the back of one earring with the conjoined Script WS and Eagle #65 on the other. Screw backs hold securely. Fine condition. Have some tarnish and minor scratches.

These earrings match the 'Lenguas' necklace pictured on page 93 of "Silver Seduction The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda"...

A pair of William Spratling Silver earrings with central balls surrounded by wide circles. These earrings were in the 1943 catalog and come from the 1st design period.

Measure 1 1/4" across and 1 1/2" high including the screw back. Marked on the back of one screw back with the conjoined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico. The other has Spratling Silver on the back. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish and minor scratches. There is one slight indentation along the edge of the bottom of o...

A vintage sterling silver necklace by Margot de Taxco, (Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5316, in her coveted Cornflower design.

Measures about 15" around and 5/8" at the widest.

Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5316. Also marked with an early Eagle #16.

Box clasp snaps in securely. Fine nice condition. Well made and heavy.

Estate fresh.

A domed shadow box brooch by noted Taxco silversmith, Antonio Pineda in a Pre Columbian Monkey design.

This piece is marked with the Antonio Crown, Hecho en Mexico, 970 for better than sterling silver and Eagle #17. Measures 1 3/8" across. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.

Well crafted, classic Taxco design.

A four piece place setting in sterling and wood by Hector Aguilar. Handles are made of 940 silver and rosewood. The fork and the knife are marked with the conjoined HA and Taxco on the back. The knife is also marked 940. All four pieces are in the same pattern. Knife is 9 3/8" long, fork and the longer spoon measure 7 1/4", and the other spoon is 6". The pieces have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Outstanding design. Please see another listing for a matching serving fork. W...