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A pair of sterling silver earrings by William Spratling in his ribbon design from his first design period. Has two ribbons furled at the base. Marked Spratling Silver on the back of one and with the 'WS" Spratling Made in Mexico (worn mark) on the back of the other as seen in Spratlingsilver.com. Measure 1 3/8" long and 1" across. These earrings have french clips so may be worn with pierced ears. Pre eagle.

A Vintage Modernist abstract clamper cuff bracelet made of Sterling Silver signed Zagal Tasco. Measures approximately 7" around and 1 7/8" at the widest. Marked Zagal, Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, and Sterling on the inside. Marked with eagle #3 also. In very fine condition. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and well made. Spring is tight. Great organic design.

A very unusual sterling silver long necklace with abstract paired links and a central 'apple' shaped pendant by Reveri Castillo, who apprenticed with William Spratling and worked for Hector Aguilar's Taller Borda prior to going out on his own. This necklace measures 27" long. There are 15 pairs of unique links of graduated length. The central pendant looks like a slice of appleand measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Has a fold over clasp that holds securely. Clasp is marked Made i...

A well made Mexican silver repousse brooch in a stylized floral - maybe poppies design. Measures 3" long and 1 3/4" at the widest. Marked Silver Made in Mexico with a conjoined 'CA'. Mark is documented but not identified. Has an early rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Very nice vintage condition, maybe some slight indentations on the buds, but almost look original. Warm patina. Pre Eagle.

A vintage sterling silver repoussee brooch in the shape of a fish with a turquoise cabochon eye by Matilde Poulat. Signed Matl in cursive and 925. Measures 2 1/4" across and 1 5/8" tall. Has an early safety rollover clasp. Wonderful patina and great condition.

A wonderful Mid Century Modern tray with a stylized marlin by Salvador Teran in Brass embellished with brown and blue tiles. Signed on the bottom, Handwrought, Salvador, Hecho en Mexico, 425. Measures 12 3/4" long and 5 3/4" across. Has some tarnish, a few small dings along the lip and a little bit of roughness along the edge. Great mid century look.

A Vintage Modernist abstract bracelet made of Sterling Silver signed Zagal Tasco. Measures approximately 7" around and 2 1/4" at the widest. Marked Zagal, Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, and Sterling on the inside. Marked with eagle #36. Has a snap in clasp that holds securely. In very fine condition. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and well made. Great organic design.

An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by Salvador Teran. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, Eagle mark and 159 for the style number. Measure 1" long and 7/8" wide. Screw backs function properly. Depict some kind of highly stylized Dancing creature or person. Fine condition. Nice contrast between the polished silver and darkened background. Great modernist design!

A heavy, geometric sterling silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Signed RJP, Eagle #3, 925, Mexico and Sterling. Measures 7" long and 1" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps tightly. Also has a safety chain for added security. Deep incised design. Thick silver. Feels great on.

A vintage sterling silver necklace and earrings set by noted Taxco silversmith Pedro Castillo. Twelve gently curved links with a hook closure. Necklace measures 15 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Dangle earrings measure 1 3/4" long from the top of the finding and 5/8" across. Screw backs hold securely. The necklace and one earring are marked with the conjoined PC mark, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling and Eagle #3. Well made and great condition.

A vintage modernist set of Cufflinks with matching Tiebar in sterling and exotic wood from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. Cufflinks measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" wide. Tiebar measures 2 1/8" long and 3/8" wide. Marked Sterling Made in Mexico, Sigi Tasco, Eagle 3, and with design number 52 on the back of the tiebar. The cufflinks are also marked Made in Mexico, Sterling and design # 52. There is a light Sigi mark on the back of one cufflink. In nice condition, has a few scratches and a tiny ding t...

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral in a zig zag pattern. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #3 and 925. Measures 6 7/8" around and 2 1/4" at the highest. Has some very minor surface scratches. Clasp snaps securely. There is a safety hook for extra security. Nice weight, heavy and solid. Great modernist design!

A fine modernist sterling silver geometric link bracelet by noted jeweler Brenda Schoenfeld from Taxco, Mexico. She is the niece of the brothers from Los Castillo and her work is of the same high quality. Made up of six different geometric shaped sterling 3D links. Measures 6 3/4" long and 7/8" at the widest. Marked Brenda Schoenfeld, 925, Mexico and 1992. Clasp holds securely. Has some minor tarnish, and a little bit of surface scratches. Very unique modernist design.

A vintage modernist sterling and Tiger's Eye geometric bracelet. Consists of silver overlapping links with inlaid chunks of stone connected by hinges. Marked inside Hecho en Mexico, style 313 and the artisan's initials which look like a conjoined AC. Clasp snaps securely. Has an interesting safety chain. Measures 6 1/2" long and 5/8" across. Stones have a beautiful golden glow. Well constructed and in very nice condition. Reminiscent of the work of Antonio Pineda.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral. This sterling pendant has an abstract sterling overlay. Interesting contrast of textures. Pendant measures 2 3/8" long and 1 3/4" across. We have paired it with a Mexican sterling silver neck ring which measures about 14 1/2" around with an opening of 2". Pendant has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Marked with Ric in script, Taxco, Mexico and 925. Heavy sterling pendant. Neck ring is marked...

A pair of vintage modernist Mexican silver and turquoise colored stone screw back earrings. Influenced by Hubert Harmon's Sputnik design. Measure 5/8" across and drop down 1 1/2". In nice condition, some tarnish. Findings are marked Alpaca, and the maker's initials, JCR. Earrings cleaned up like silver. Screw backs work fine. They sway while you walk and really catch the light! Fun design.

A fabulous brooch by noted Taxco silversmith, Antonio Pineda in a star design with amethyst cabochons. This early piece is marked with the AP mark, Taxco and 980 for better than sterling silver. Measures 3" across. Has 10 amethyst cabochons and a central larger one. Heavy and substantial, this brooch would also look great worn with a converter on a chain or neck ring. Has some tarnish and a slight bend in the tip of one point. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. A rare piece for...

A well crafted sterling silver and amethyst fish brooch. Has a purple amethyst cabochon for his eye. Well hallmarked with Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, 925, Taxco, the artisan's initials LJD, and the style number 2034. Measures 2 3/4" long and 1 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Fish appears to be smiling. Great whimsical design.