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A modernist brooch with a prong set amethyst frog on a stylized sterling silver leaf by noted Mexican silversmith, Carmen Beckmann. The leaf has raised veins contrasting with a smooth surface.

This piece is marked Sterling Beckmann and Mexico on the back.

It measures 3" long and 2" at the widest. Has an rollover safety clasp that holds securely.

This brooch is well constructed with layers of sterling. Love the three dimensional quality of the frog. Amethyst is in fine condition...

A vintage brooch by William Spratling. Known as his Faceted Obsidian Arrow Brooch from the 1950's. Measures 2 3/8" high and 1 3/8" across. Marked on the back with the WS script square signature and Eagle #3. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. Has a little tarnish. A rare piece of Spratling jewelry.

A geometric silver bracelet from Mexico with seven bezel set dome shaped stones. The stones range in color from tan to pale green, not sure what they are.

Marked Silver Mexico. Measures 7 1/4" long and 1 1/2" wide. Hook clasp holds securely. Has some minor surfaces scratches and a little tarnish.

Striking design. Great hand wrought feel. 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 Mexican silver and amethyst large brooch reminiscent of the work of Antonio Pineda and Hubert Harmon. Has a large carved amethyst stone as the face and amethyst cabochons at the end of each earring.

Signed Mexico Silver in an oval. Pre Eagle, (pre 1949). Measures 2 1/2" across and 4 3/4" high.

The silver repousse work is in fine condition. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. The brooch has some minor tarnish. The amethyst face has some occlusions and a hairline cra...

A very rare sterling silver bracelet by Salvador Teran in a zigzag hinged design. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, Design 161 and Eagle 36. Measures approximately 7" around and 2" at the widest. Has a tongue and box closure which snaps securely and a safety chain. In good condition with some tarnish and minor nicks and scratches. Lays comfortably on the wrist. Collector quality.

A modernist sterling silver necklace with a large central pendant depicting a hunter with two deer by Los Castillo. Two layered shadowbox design.

Marked Los Castillo Taxco around Eagle 15, and design #115. Pendant measures 3 1/4" across and 2 1/8" tall. Necklace is a total of 15" long. Has a box clasp that holds securely. Fine condition, some minor scratches to the surface and tarnish. Some small dings to the edges that are mostly seem from the back. Some wear to the oxidization.

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A vintage wide sterling silver, copper and brass woven chain necklace from Mexico. Measures approximately 15 1/2" around and 1 1/2" wide. Marked Sterling Mexico on the clasp. Clasp snaps securely. Pretty contrast of metals. Pre Eagle.

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 Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver belt buckle with wrapped wire on three sides by William Spratling. This is from his third design period 1951-1967.

Measure 1 3/8" across and 1 1/4" wide. Will accommodate a belt 1" wide. Marked on the back with the conjoined Script WS and 925. Solid and heavy for the size.

Has some tarnish and minor scratches.

Rare 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.

The bracelet measures 7 3/4" long by 1 1/8" wide. It closes by inserting a pin through interlocking cylinders. The bracelet is marked on the back Victoria, Taxco, Mexico, Sterling, and Style #53. This is the heavier and wider version of the bracelet.

Earrings drop down about 1". They measure 3/4" across. One earring is marke...

A vintage MCM large sterling silver sun brooch or pendant by the Talleres Monasticos Monks who signed their work EMAUS.

This stylized sun measures 4 1/4" high and 4 1/4" across. Has a large bale so can be worn on a thick chain or neck ring collar. Also has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There is a little pitting on the pin part.

Marked EMAUS 925 and Eagle #3 on the bale. There are also some initials that we can't read. Has a dark patina, we haven't polished it.

Cl...

An unusual Taxco Mexican sterling silver pendant and chain, with a central Pre Columbian carved green frog by the noted female jeweler, Bernice Goodspeed.

The pendant measures 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" across. The very detailed chain measures about 15 1/2" long. Hook closure. Marked on the back Sterling Taxco around the stylized 'B' for the artisan. Also marked with what looks like Eagle #28.

Very intricate work. Deep green color. Fine quality.

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 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 modernist pair of Sterling Silver salt and pepper shakers by Rancho Alegre. Main portion is in a brushed texture contrasting with the bottom disks which are shiny and smooth. The very top parts are shiny also. Measure 3" tall and 1 1/2" across the bottom. Signed Rancho Alegre, Sterling, Taxco and 925. Also signed N. Giles on the bottom of one, probably for the designer. Nice condition with some minor tarnish. Pre eagle, 1948. Fine Mid Century feel.

A vintage sterling silver heavy quatrefoil cross pendant suspended on the original velvet rope in an Antonio Pineda design. Pendant measures 2 1/2" across and 2 1/2" high. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Currently on a 26" velvet rope with sterling balls at each end. There is a little wear to the velvet under the part where the pendant hangs. Pendant is marked with the Artisan's registration number, TM-70, 970 (better than sterling), and Mexico. In fine conditi...

A vintage mid century modernist dish by William Spratling with four Rosewood feet.

Measures 1 1/8" high and 3 5/8" across. Marked with the conjoined Script 'WS' and Eagle #63. These were the marks used between 1965-67. In good condition, has some tarnish and very minor dings to the body that can mostly be seen from the underside. There are some minor crimps to some of the edges. The wood feet are in very nice condition.

Fine Spratling design.