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A whimsical sterling silver brooch depicting a man playing the maracas by Los Castillo. Marked Made in Mexico, Los Castillo Taxco around Eagle 15, and design # 102. Measures 2" across and 1 7/8" tall. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Very nice condition, some minor scratches to the surface and tarnish. A tiny ding to the top of the higher maraca. Can't be seen from the front. Great modernist design!

A wonderful vintage bracelet and matching pair of screw back earrings from Taxco by Victoria ~ Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti in her 'Double Shadowbox Angel' design. This is the heavier and wider version of the bracelet.

Measures 7 3/4" long by 1 1/8" wide. Earrings measure 1 1/8" long. Bracelet closes by inserting a pin through interlocking cylinders. Bracelet is marked on the back Victoria, Taxco, Mexico, Sterling, and Style #53. Earrings are both marked Victoria, Taxco, Mexico. In fine co...

A vintage pendant or brooch in sterling silver by Miguel, designed by Jose Luis Flores of Taxco, Mexico. Has a stylized Frog on the front. Measures 2 3/4" long including the large bale and 1 7/8" across. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Marked on the back Sterling, JLF, Taxco, Miguel, and style #1049. Has some tarnish. Pre Eagle. Fun Mid Century design.

A whimsical brooch made of one layer of 950 silver and two layers of Faux Tortoise Shell in the shape of a fish. Has silver inlay for the eye. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 7/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. Marked 950 AR on the clasp. Has some minor scratches and tarnish. Fun design.

A wonderfully made large sterling silver repousse pendant depicting a Mayan warrior. Measures 2 1/2" across and 2 3/4" tall. Marked on the back, INAH (for Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia), in Mexico City. Also marked Hecho en Mexico, Sterling 0.925 and has the initials of the artisan, JCE. Very heavy sterling, back is also hammered. Comes with a vintage silver 23" chain, not sure if it is original to the piece. Hook closure. Incredible metal work by a very talented silversmit...

A vintage modernist silver tie bar by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measures 2" long and 1/2" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, Sterling Mexico, Silver,970 and Eagle 17. Heavy silver with three rows alternating with niello. Clip holds tightly. A few nicks to the edges. Great look!

A wonderful pair of modernist earrings by Maya Mexico that match the iconic Armadillo bracelet. These screw back earrings, in brass with copper accents measure 2 1/4" long from the top of the screw back and about 2" across. Marked Maya Mexico on the back of each screw back. Screw backs close tightly. In very nice condition with minor wear. Outstanding design.

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.

An unusual Silver Metal and Exotic Wood box by Los Castillo, Taxco. Marked Los Castillo Taxco Hecho en Mexico on the underside of the top. Not sure of the silver toned metal, silver plate?, pewter? It is heavy and solid. Stylized design on box probably represents Sagittarius. Measures 4" long x 2 1/4" wide x 1 3/8" high. Nice quality and in great condition.

A striking sterling silver modernist bracelet of overlapping rectangles from Taxco, Mexico. Measures 7 1/2" long and 1" wide so great for a larger wrist. Hook closure securely fastens. Signed 925 for Sterling, Mexico and TC-85 for the Taxco artisan's registration number. Has some minor surface scratches. Heavy and well constructed. Looks and feels terrific on.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by Fortino Mota for Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Mota was one of the silver maestros who worked for Antonio Pineda during the 1950s and 1960s. Measure 2" long and 3/8" at the widest. Marked with 970, Mota Tasco, and an Eagle 183 mark which was used by both Mota and Pineda. Screw backs hold securely. Fine condition with some tarnish. Classic Pineda style.

A wonderful early Mexican sterling silver hand made bracelet in a floral design with eight amethyst cabochons. Hook closure. Marked Sterling Taxco. Measures 7 3/4" long and 1 " at the widest. Two of the stones have some small flakes. Well crafted, warm patina. Pre eagle.

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 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.

A vintage pair of sterling silver and onyx modernist cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Taxco in a checkerboard design. Measure 1" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio Crown, Sterling Taxco 925 around Hilda, Mexico, and 970. Has an Early Eagle 3 mark on the side of the finding. Thick silver with an inlaid design. Toggles function properly. They have some tarnish. One of the smaller onyx triangles is not as shiny as the rest. Highly stylized design!

A wonderful modernist large swordfish, marlin or sailfish brooch by noted Mexican silversmith, Salvador Teran. We've also seen this called a Pez Vela. Measures almost 4" long and 2 1/4" tall. Marked Sterling Mexico Salvador 106. Good vintage condition, has some minor surface scratches. Rollover safety clasp holds tightly. Great eye catching design.

A pair of Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver dangle earrings by William Spratling in a classic design. Measure 1 1/2" long including the screw back and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back of one screw back Spratling Silver and with the conjoined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico on the other. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish and minor scratches. Great design.

A sterling silver bracelet with two amethyst cabochons from Taxco, Mexico. Measures 7 1/8" around and 1 3/4" at the widest. Marked 925, TD-09, Mexico and Sterling. Clasp snaps closed securely. In fine condition, some minor surface scratches. Heavy and well constructed. Great modernist design.