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A stunning vintage Mexican bracelet in sterling silver in the classic Fred Davis Chevron design. Featured in Mexican Silver, by Morrill and Berk on page 27. Measures approximately 7 7/8 " long and 1 1/8" wide. In very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling. Has a box clasp that snaps securely. The craftsmanship and construction on this bracelet point to Fred Davis' work. Pre Eagle, (1948). Looks great on!

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 modernist sterling silver pendant or brooch with a stylized floral design by noted Mexican silversmith, Carmen Beckmann. Has three raised stamens with onyx cabochons and three sterling smaller ones in the center. This piece is marked Sterling Beckmann and Mexico on the back.

It measures 2 1/4" in diameter. Has an ingenious safety clasp that holds securely when worn as a brooch.

Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Currently suspended from a sterling silver n...

A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings with moonstone cabochons by Antonio Pineda, Taxco.

Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish.

Beautifully made, classic Antonio.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver Cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Taxco in his iconic Parrot design. Measure 3/4" long and 3/4" wide. Marked with the Antonio Crown, Silver, Hecho en Mexico, 970 and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Thick silver with an incised design. Toggles function properly. They have some tarnish. Highly stylized 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, heavy sterling silver bracelet by the Taxco firm, Taller de Los Ballesteros. Marked with the design number 62, Stylized B surrounded by Taller de Los Ballesteros Taxco, Eagle #42, and Sterling 925. Measures 7" long and 3/4" at the widest. Has a secure snap in closure and a safety chain. Thick sterling incised links in a geometric pattern. Great classic design. Fine condition and high quality.

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 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...

An amazing silver repousse necklace with a central moth pendant and turquoise oval cabochon by Matilde Eugenia Poulat. Signed MATL in block letters and 0.900 for the silver content. Measures 17 1/2" long and 2 1/2" at the widest. Spring clasp holds securely. Beautifully intricate work. This is the earliest mark for her Taller, (1934-40). Wonderful condition!

A pair of classic Mexican Silver brooches by Fred Davis depicting a guitar playing man and a woman carrying a fruit basket. Both are signed with a conjoined FD, and Made in Mexico Silver.

The man measures 2 1/4" tall and 1 1/2" across. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish. Lots of detail.

The woman measures 2 3/8" tall and 1 3/4" across. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Pin is a little bent. Some very minor scratches and tarnish.

May be purchased sepa...

A wonderful modernist bar brooch with a braided design by Hector Aguilar. Signed with his conjoined HA, Taxco and 940 for the silver content. Shown on page 150 of Penny Morrill's book, "Silver Masters of Mexico". Measures 2 7/8" across and 1" tall. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. In very nice condition, has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Circa 1940. Great stylized design.

An iconic copper, brass and enamel bracelet by Casa Maya Mexico in the much desired Kiss design. This design is pictured on the front of Sandy Hargrove's book, "Maya Jewelry". Bracelet measures 7" around and 1 1/2" wide. Has a drop that hangs 2 1/2" down. Closes securely with a bar sliding between two tubes. Marked with a partial Maya Mexico stamp. Hammered brass and copper with enamel accents. A little bit of wear to the enamel on one of the headresses. Has a little tarnish. Wonderful de...

A Pair of Antique Chairs found in New Mexico. Southwestern Santa Fe style. Measure about 32" high, 16" across, 17" seat height. These show wear, patina and age and have great, unique hand made construction.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by Antonio Pineda, Taxco with dangling hoops.

Measure 1/2" at the widest and 2" high. One earring is marked with the Antonio crown, 970 and an Eagle mark. The second earring is marked Hecho en Mexico. Clips hold securely. These earrings have some dings to the edges, surface scratches and some tarnish.

Well crafted, classic Pineda design.

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 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.

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...