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A large copper and brass bracelet with alternating hammered and smooth panels from Casa Maya in Mexico. Measures about 7 1/2" long and 2 3/4" at the widest. In very nice condition, has some minor tarnish. Has a box clasp that snaps tightly. Signed Maya Mexico, and style # 237. Looks striking on! Very substantial.

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 Mexican Sterling Silver pill box by Fred Davis with highly stylized initials on the top. Signed with the conjoined embossed FD, and 925 on the bottom.

Measures 1 5/8" long and 1 1/8" across. Measures 3/8" deep. Snaps closed tightly. Hinge is also tight. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Fine quality.

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 rare sterling silver ring by William Spratling in the Vindobonesis style. The ring is from the first design period. Measures about a size 6. Dates from before 1946. Marked with the script 'WS' surrounded by Spratling Made in Mexico, and Spratling Silver. This ring has wear to the surface and a ding to one of the vertical balls. The ring has some tarnish and surface scratches. This is a very hard to find piece of Spratling jewelry.

A large copper, brass and silver cuff bracelet from Casa Maya with two large stylized birds. Measures about 6" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2 1/2" tall. In nice condition, has some minor surface scratches. A little out of round, some wear to the edges and some tarnish. Signed Maya Mexico. Looks striking on!

A whimsical hammered sterling silver brooch or pendant depicting a fish by the noted Taxco silver smith, Cecilia. Also marked Toño, Pietra Artistica, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #3, Taxco Sterling, 925, and design number 489. Has a dark green round cabochon in the center and raised green stones in the eye and fins. Measures 1 7/8" long and 2" at the widest. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Bale will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. ...

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver Pagoda shaped earrings by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral. Marked Ric and Eagle #3 on the back of one dangle and 1011 as a design # on the back of the other. Measure 2" long and 5/8" across. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Classic RIC design. We have two different Ric necklaces listed separately that would go well with these earrings. Will combine shipping.

A vintage silver cuff bracelet from Taxco made from thick curled sterling wires. Measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 2 1/4" at the widest. Can be adjusted. Signed with Sterling, ACG, Mexico, Eagle mark, and 925. Has a slight bend on one side. This bracelet has a wonderful hand made artisan feel to it. Lays nicely on the wrist. Quality piece.

A vintage modernist bracelet and pair of earrings signed Beto, Taxco Gro and with Eagle #3. Sterling silver with onyx cabochons. Bracelet measures 6 7/8" long and 5/8" across. Has a box clasp that snaps tightly. Earrings are marked the same. Measure 1" long and 5/8" across. Screw backs hold tightly. Striking design and great condition.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, 970, and an Eagle 17 mark. 'X' shaped with spinning turquoise(?) beads. Screw backs hold securely. One of the beads has a chip but it doesn't show when it is facing the back. Has some tarnish. Very unique design.

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 vintage Mexican sterling silver brooch in a Pre Columbian warrior design. Very detailed repousse work. Love the exaggerated long fingers! Measures 3" long and 1 7/8" at the widest. Signed Made in Mexico Sterling Barrera. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Great patina and condition. Pre Eagle.

A vintage Mexican sterling silver bracelet with raised teardrop shaped onyx cabochons. Measures 8 1/2" long and 3/4" wide so will accommodate a larger wrist. Box clasp holds tightly. Warm patina. Nice condition, some minor scratches to the onyx. Marked Mexico 925. Unusual shape.

A four piece place setting in sterling and wood by Hector Aguilar. Handles are made of 940 silver and rosewood. The fork and the knife are marked with the conjoined HA and Taxco on the back. The knife is also marked 940. All four pieces are in the same pattern. Knife is 9 3/8" long, fork and the longer spoon measure 7 1/4", and the other spoon is 6". The pieces have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Outstanding design. Please see another listing for a matching serving fork. W...

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...

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.

An abstract modernist sterling silver brooch by Estela Popowski. Depicts a human figure in a climbing position. Figure has oxidization which really makes it stand out against the background. Measures 2" long and 1 5/8" across. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Marked popowski, Sterling, eagle #20, and Hecho en Mexico on the back. Very cool stylized design.