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A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Margot de Taxco, ( Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5740, in a modernist dangle design. Measure 1 7/8" high and 3/4" across. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5740. Also marked with Eagle #16. Screw backs hold securely. Very nice condition with only minor tarnish. Estate fresh.

A pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings in a Sigi Pineda modernist, whimsical bird design. Signed Cortes, Sterling, Mexico, and the number 8. Birds have great detail, wings and little feet. Measure 2"long and 3/4" across. Screw backs hold tightly. Wonderful condition. Very unusual!

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 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 pair of Antonio Pineda sterling silver cuff links in a modernist concave design. Marked Hecho en Mexico, 970, Eagle 17. Measure approximately 1" long, 5/8" wide and 3/8" high. Heavy tarnish and some scratches. Toggles work fine. Heavy and substantial.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver Cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measure 1" long and 7/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, 970, Silver, Sterling Mexico and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Heavy silver with large moonstone bezel set cabochons. Toggles function properly. Have some tarnish. Beautifully made, classic Antonio.

A vintage modernist brooch by Johanna Van Ryn, whose pieces are difficult to find. This well made brooch is made of of three disks with ribbons flowing from each end. Marked Silver, Johanna Van Ryn and Mexico on the back. Measures 4 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Has an earlier rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Very nice condition, some minor surface scratches. The point of the center disk has a very, very, tiny indentation. Don't know if it is original. You can barely feel it with yo...

A fine modernist bracelet by Maya Mexico that is in the iconic Armadillo design made famous by Hector Aguilar. This bracelet, in brass with copper accents measures 7" long and about 2 1/4" across. Unsigned. Hook closure holds securely. Has tarnish and shows wear to the finish. Will let the new owner decide how much to polish. Outstanding design. Heavy and bold.

An unusual pair of twisted Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with bronze or copper ends by William Spratling. We have not been able to find another pair in this design. Measure 3/4" across and 5/8' high. Marked on the back of each screw back with Spratling Silver which was used from 1940-44. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish, a tiny ding and minor scratches. Great design. Pre Eagle.

A wonderful, bold Mexican sterling silver and carved green stone bracelet. Marked Mexico 925, this bracelet measures 7" long and 3" at the widest. Has a huge carved face that measures 2 1/2" long and 2 1/4" across. Made up of three curved links. Has a box clasp that snaps tightly. Has one Aztec calendar on either side of the carving. Great dark patina. No visible dings, dents, or chips. Feels great on the wrist. Makes a statement! Pre-eagle.

A rare large pendant by Sigi Pineda of a bird or Thunderbird with a central jade cabochon and blue stone faceted cabochon eye. Pendant measures 2 3/4" across and 3 1/4" high including the bale. Thick sterling. We have paired it with a sterling silver Taxco neck ring. Pendant is marked with the Sigi Tasco hallmark, early Eagle 36, Mexico and a partial design number 9. Neck ring measures about 16" around and has a secure hook closure. Marked Mexico 925. Set is in fine condition with minor we...

An unusual large copper, brass and ceramic cuff bracelet from Casa Maya. Depicts a man reclining. His body is outlined in brass and filled in with various shades of green enamel. His head is made from some kind of pottery or ceramic and held in place with a brass headband. Measures about 6" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2 3/8" tall. In nice condition, a few tiny areas of missing enamel and the man has a chip on his nose. Looks like the chip has been there awhile because if is the sa...

A wonderful brooch by William Spratling depicting a large moth. Measures 2 5/8" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked with the conjoined WS surrounded by Spratling Made in Mexico. Also marked Spratling Silver. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Heavy silver. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Wonderful item.

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 set of four vintage Sterling Silver small dishes or trays by Frederick Davis. Marked with the embossed conjoined initials FD and 925. Measure about 3 1/2" across. In very nice condition, have some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Quality pieces. Will sell as a set or individually.

A massive sterling silver modernist bracelet with a hinged closure by Jondell, Mexico. Measures 7" around the inside. The top measures 2" across, and 2 1/4" wide. Has a snap in closure and safety clasp that holds securely. Marked Jondell, Mexico and 925. In fine condition, heavy and substantial. Really makes a statement.

An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by Salvador Teran. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico and 140 for the style number. Pre eagle.

Measure 1 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. Screw backs hold securely.

Depict some kind of highly stylized creature. Haven't been able to find another pair with this style number. Great modernist design!

A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Margot de Taxco, ( Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5417, in a knot or pretzel design. Measure 3/4" high and 7/8" across. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5417. Also marked with Eagle #16. Screw backs hold securely. Very nice condition. Estate fresh. Please see our listings for the matching bracelet and brooch/pendant.