LA JOYERIA
VINTAGE MEXICAN STERLING SILVER
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HECTOR AGUILAR |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER FERTILITY BRACELET,
with DIMPLES, c.
1955-1962, One of the early 1940s popular designs that helped to
create the Legacy of Hector Aguilar and the Borda Taller; Handmade,
with the old-style pin and safety chain closure. Featured in the Book, 'Silver Masters of Mexico', by Penny Morrill, pg. 28, Domes version; And 'Mexican Silver', by Morrill and Berk, pg. 100, Dimples version. With Morrill's mark reference 'O', from 'Silver Masters'' and "William Spratling Renaissance' (The askew HA, 940, Taxco, Eagle 9). Measures 7" x 7/8" Very Good Condition. #2730   |
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HECTOR AGUILAR |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER X BRACELET, c.
1948-1962,
One of Taller Borda's most famous designs; Handmade, with the a long
bar/hook closure. Featured in the Book, 'Silver Masters of Mexico', by Penny Morrill, pgs. 107-108, Belt and Bracelet, and Georgia O'Keefe wearing the Belt; And 'Mexican Silver', by Morrill and Berk, pg. 103, Belt version. With Morrill's mark reference 'L', from 'Silver Masters'' and "William Spratling Renaissance' (TALLER BORDA, flared HA, 940, Taxco, Mexico, Eagle 9). Measures 7-3/4" x 1-3/4" Leather and Silver both in Excellent Condition. #2712, $1,995.00  |
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ANTONIO PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, The Hunter Scene. Reminiscent
of cave paintings, these action figures leap and dart after their prey.
This marvelous Mexican Modernist bracelet is quite thick and has
substantial weight Pendants and a buckle in this line are in the Antonio Pineda exhibition, at the Fowler Museum, UCLA, Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda, August 24, 2008–March 15, 2009, and the Accompanying Catalogue. Marked with the crown, Silver, Hecho en Mexico, 970, ZZ, 717 and eagle 17. Measures; fits approx. 6-1/2" wrist. Width at the front is 2-1/4". Very Good Condition. #3103,     |
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ANTONIO PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, c.1950, Lovely sculpted
links with round Amethyst cabochons nestled in silver tear
shapes. This design is one of the early Antonio modernist designs,
where he breaks from the traditional Mexican design motifs, developing
his unique approach to Mexican Modernism. Very lovely weight
and lays nicely on the neck. Antonio Pineda is the featured artist in an Exhibition of his work at the, Fowler Museum, UCLA, Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda, August 24, 2008–March 15, 2009. The Accompanying Catalogue features variations of this necklace. This necklace is, also, in the book, Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metalwork, by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk, pg. 146. Marked with Crown Antonio Silver, Made in Mexico, Design 439, YY, Eagle 17. The old German eagle number is worn, but this is the mark for 1953, P-42, In The Little Book of Mexican Silver and Hallmarks, by Billie Hougarth. Measures 15-1/4". Links are 1-1/8" x 3/4". Very Good Condition with a light Patina. #3096, $3,395.00 
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ANTONIO PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER PENDANT, A Large Cross with a
circle and Bezel set Moon Stone. Hand Made. Pendant has a very nice old
Patina. This pendant is in the Antonio Exhibition at the, Fowler Museum, UCLA, Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda. August 24, 2008–March 15, 2009 Marked with the crown, 925, Silver, Sterling Mexico, #YY594, and eagle 17. Measures 2-5/8" x 2-1/4". Very Good Condition. #2597, $795.00  |
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ANTONIO PINEDA |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER PENDANT, Arching Stylized Fish with
identical design elements on both sides. All hand made in 980
Silver. Marked with Crown Antonio on the tail. Fish measures 3". Chain 20-1/2" Very Good Condition. #3024,   With Mark |
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LOS BALLESTEROS | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET.
Oval Azur-Malachite Cabochons in a precision cut
curvilinear and geometric patterned design. Deep recesses. Marked with the decorative 'B' in the center of Talleres de Los Ballesteros, Sterling 925, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #17. Marks are faint. Measures 7-1/4" x 7/8". Very solid weight. Excellent Condition. #2857, $295.00  |
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LOS BALLESTEROS | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE,
c. Late 1940s-Early 1950s Delicate Design of Spirals, foliage
forms in a subtle relief, accent by oxidized recesses. Nice solid heavy
construction. Marked with the Linear Talleres de Los Ballesteros, Taxco, Gro., Sterling Mexico, 925, Eagle # Illegible. Measures 17" x 5/8" . Very Good Condition. #2700, $295.00 |
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LOS BALLESTEROS | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER POISON
RING. Tall adjustable ring with applied wires in ropes and
overlapping circles with oxidized background. Marked with the Stylized 'B' Talleres de Los Ballesteros, Taxco, Gro., Eagle 13. Round curved motif base is 1". Height 1/2". Adjustable. Very Good Condition. #2979, $150.00  other side open |
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CARMEN
BECKMANN |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH,
Handwrought Sterling brooch has a faceted Amethyst and lovely hand
detailing. According to Beckmann fans living in San Miguel de Allende, as of 2006, Ms. Beckmann is still actively working out of her home, drawing on her decades of design variations; she does her own Silversmithing, which shows her talent with a variety of metals and techniques. Marked Beckmann Sterling Mexico. Measures 1/1/2". Very Good Condition. #2806,  |
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CASA
FIGUEROA by Fidel Figueroa |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
and BRACELET, 1940s pre-Eagle. Intricate cut out design with deep
Niello accents in the recesses. Solid with a lovely weight. Old style
double hook closure. Casa Figueroa was a Colonial Palace from the Borda era, restored by the noted artist, Fidel Figueroa. Although, he was renowned for his Oil and Watercolor Paintings, his jewelry designs were also well respected and sold along with those of Rafael Dominguez. Marked Casa Figueroa, Taxco, 980 in a circle. Measures 15" x 3/4, bracelet 7-1/2" x 3/4". Very Good Condition. #2854, $425.00   |
LOS
CASTILLO 
Los Castillo is the first family of Taxco. Originally with Spratling, but soon out on their own, they became innovators of Sterling Design, Mixed Metals and Ceramics with Pure Silver Overlay. Don Antonio Castillo headed his Taller, Los Castillo, until his recent passing. The Los Castillo Shop is located at the Estate of Antonio Castillo, the Rancho de la Cascada, surrounded by gardens, waterfalls and ancient artifacts. Until his recent passing, Don Antonio continued his innovations in Silver Art with new works in amber, carved stones and his dynamic settings of pre-Columbian ancient artifacts, of which he was a world renowned expert and collector.
Don
Antonio passed away on May
25, 2000. Taxco Lost a Legend. Under
family members, the Los Castillo Taller continues to operate with it's
exploration and innovations in Silver and other Materials in wonderful
new designs.
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
Late 1940s to
Early 1950s, Eagle #15. A Bold and Dramatic Early
Design. Extra Large Curls and Graduated Dots in Repousse'
dominate the Front portion of this Very early Hand Made Bracelet. Marked Los Castillo in old-style linear block, design #250. Measures 6-5/8" around. Front measures. 2-1/8"". Very Good Condition. #2838, $695.00  Illustrated in 'Old Jewelry-6th ed.', pg. 448, C. Jeanenne Bell, Krause Pub. |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
pre-Eagle.c.1944. This Very high Spiral Design
creates great Depth while maintaining the the Traditional Early Los
Castillo Linear Design Qualities. This set is featured in the well known 1944 Ad for the La Tausca store, on Fifth Avenue in New York. Old linear mark, design 652. Bracelet measures 1" x 7". Very Good Condition. #2869, $595.00  La Tausca Ad  |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET.
Curves and domes linked together in an overlapping design. Marked Los Castillo, design #380, Made in Mexico, eagle 16. A. Measures 7-1/8" x 3/4". Very Good Condition. #3005, $500.00   |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
Late 1940s, early
1950s.
Beautiful Onyx Cabochon Stones highlight this Early Link Bracelet,
in
one of Los Castillo Collectors' most sought after Designs. This design, in blue stones, is featured on the Los Castillo title page of Morrill and Berk's "Mexican Silver". Signed Los Castillo in block, design #222, Eagle 15 Measures 7- 3/8" x 1-3/8". Very Good Condition. #2911, $895.00 |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
One of Los Castillo's traditional designs with Half
Circles
and silver beading. Marked in a Circle, eagle 15. Design #325. Lovely old Patina. Measures 7-1/4" x 7/8". Very Good Condition, the box clasp was replaced at some point in its history. #2460, $550.00 |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
1940s design. This is a favored Taxco design with the
preferred Amethyst Cabochon presentation; the
cabochons have been presented in a variety of materials; stones, glass,
and
metals. Marked in the circular Los Castillo mark, design #569, Eagle #15. Measures 7" x 3/4". Very Good Condition. #2565, $495.00 |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
1940s pre-Eagle. Handwrought
Rare and Gorgeous
Sail Fish design. The detailing and movement in this design captures
the sense of fish swimming in a turbulent ocean. Fish clutch large aqua
glass stones. Featured in 'Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metal Work', by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. pg 80. Marked in linear block letters, Los Castillo Taxco Sterling Made in Mexico, design number #514. See matching brooch #2479 below. Measures 2" x 6-1/2'. Excellent Condition. #2476  |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, 1940s
design, Pre-eagle. Handwrought Rare
and Gorgeous Sail Fish design. The detailing and movement in this
design captures the sense of a fish swimming in a turbulent ocean. Fish
clutch large aqua glass stone. Bracelet is featured in 'Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metal Work', by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk, pg. 80. Marked in linear block letters, Los Castillo Taxco Sterling Made in Mexico, design number #514. See matching bracelet # 2476 above. Measures a Large 3-12" x 2". Excellent Condition. #2475 |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH,
pre-Eagle c.1940s. Large Winged brooch with dramatic
center dome. Hand made with deep oxidzed highlights adding to great
depth. This brooch, with an Amethyst dome, was featured in the well known 1944 Ad for the La Tausca store, on Fifth Avenue in New York. Marked with the old pre-eagle linear mark, design #596 LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, Measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" Very Good Condition. #2956, $395.00 
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH,
pre-Eagle c.1940s. Thai Meditating Buddha in very
detailed relief. Marked with the old pre-Eagle linear mark, design #680 LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, Measures a Large 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1-3/4" Very Good Condition. #3000, 
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH/PENDANT.
This
Jorge (Chato) Castillo design won First Prize in the 1955, Taxco Silver
Fair. A watercolor,
produced by the famed artist Rufino Tamayo, was presented to Los
Castillo honoring the occasion. The watercolor incorporated the
brooch as the head of the Parrot. Marked Los Castillo Taxco, Hecho en Mexico # 63, Eagle 15. Old version. Measures 1-1/2". Very Good Condition. #3080,   AWARD  |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH
and EARRINGS, 1944 pre-Eagle.
Very large Amethyst Quartz Cabochon stone, deeply recessed in leaf
forms. This set is featured in the well known Ad for the La Tausca store, on Fifth Avenue in New York, and comes with the Original Tausca Jewelry Bag. Marked in the linear Los Castillo, design #596. Brooch measures a substantial 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" and 1/2" high. Earrings are 1". Very Good Condition. #2447 La Tausca Jewelry Bag  La Tausca Ad
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH,
pre-Eagle c.1940s. Large and wonderful Fantasy Bug
with very detailed wings. All hand made in very high multiple levels. This bug brooch, with an Amethyst body, was featured in the well known 1944 Ad for the La Tausca store, on Fifth Avenue in New York. Marked with the old pre-eagle linear mark, design #598 LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, Measures 2-3/4" x 2" Very Good Condition with a nice even Patina. #2762, $395.00 
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH,
One of Los
Castillo's cherished early designs with curved
cone shapes and large domes in a fanned out circular design . This design comes in several variations. See necklace #3025, bracelet #2385, and bracelet #2484. A variation of this brooch can be seen in the book, 'Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metal Work', by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk, pg 88. Signed Los Castillo in a Circle and the Eagle #15, design number #468. Measures 2-1/2". Very Good Condition. #2511, $395.00 |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH
1940s
design, pre-Eagle, Large repousse floral design with
drop. Oxidized accents add to the 3-D effect. Los Castillo circular mark, Design number #548 Measures a Large 3" x 2-1/4". Very Good Condition with a deep rich patina. #2957a,  |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH
1940s
design, Deep carved looping linear design with oxidized
recesses. Old linear Los Castillo Mark. Design number #110 M Measures a Large 2-3/4" x 1" Very Good Condition. (To see the matching bracelet (item #2096)from this design, visit the Mexican Silver Archive Page.) #2858, $375.00  |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH/CONVERTIBLE
TO PENDANT and EARRINGS. 1940s
design, pre-Eagle. Exceptional
detail with Double Swans swimming in a pond; one of Los
Castillo's most sought after designs. This brooch has two small hooks
at the top of the neck; I will include a regular stock chain, with 2
spring rings at each end, that can attach to the hooks. Old linear Los Castillo Mark, #516. Measures a Large 2-3/4" x 2-3/4". Earrings 1" x 3/4". Stock chain is 18" Very Good Condition with a light patina. #3061, $650.00 
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER FUR
CLIP,
1940s pre-Eagle. Early Hand Made pre-Columbian Priest
Figure, in a cross-legged praying position. Marked in block letters Los Castillo, Taxco, 980, Made in Mexico, early design #267. Measures 1-3/4" x 1". Very Good Condition with a Lovely Patina. #2671, $345.00 |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH,
Very Early 1940s pre-Eagle. Very Large Early Hand Made
pre-Columbian
inspired Gargoyle-fish Figure. Amazing 3-Demnsionality created, both
front and back, with the interweaving of layers, creating dramatic
movement. See Matching Earrings on Mexican Silver Archive page: Marked in block letters Los Castillo, Taxco, Very, Very Early design #106M. Measures a substantial 3-1/8" x 1-1/2". Very Good Condition with a Deep, Deep Rich Patina. #2964, $495.00  |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER FUR
CLIP, c. 1940s pre-Eagle. pre-Columbian inspired design of a
bird in Paradise catching a fish. Marked with the Linear pre-eagle mark, Los Castillo, Taxco, Sterling Made in Mexico, Design #220 Measures 3-1/4" x 1-1/4" Very Good Condition with a dark Patina. #2654, $395.00 |
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LOS CASTILLO | SALVADOR TERAN,
DOUBLE CANDLE HOLDER, c.1940s.
Handwrought heavy gauged Copper double candle holder. Marked in a Circle, "Cobre Artistico, Made in Mexico, CA (in script) Taxco, Los Castillo Handwrought." Don Antonio told me that from the late 1940s through 1955, his cousin, Salvador Teran, did most of the Cobre Artistico designs. Production of the Cobre Artistico line stopped in 1955. Measures 8" long, 4" high 7-1/2"", and a varying width of 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 ". Very Good Condition with a rich patina. #2514, $250.00 |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE.
One of Los
Castillo's cherished early designs with curved
cone shapes and large domes with Pools of Dark Blue
round glass stones. Each link
pivots; heavy solid construction. This design can be seen in the brooch on page 88, in the book, 'Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metal Work', by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Marked Los Castillo, design 468. eagle 15. Measures 15-1/2" x 5/8" Very Good Condition. #3025, $850.00   |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE,
1940s pre-Eagle.
One
of Los Castillo's early designs with curved leaf-shapes with depth
highlighted by oxidization. Nice heavy solid construction. Signed Los Castillo Taxcoin a circle, Sterling Made in Mexico in a circle, design #238. Measures 15" x 5/8", with the old-style hook closure. Excellent Condition with a nice mellow patina. #2924, $750.00  |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
c.1945, pre-Eagle. Intertwined triangle, with a bold
linear design; one of
several variations. This pieces is referenced in the book "Mexican Silver 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metalwork", by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk, pg 87. Marked in the old Linear Los Castillo mark, Design #252. Measures 15". The center piece measures 4-1/2" x 1-1/2". Very Good Condition with lovely old Patina. #2874  |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
c.1945, pre-Eagle. Woven Circles in a bold linear
design; one of
several variations. Similar design is referenced in the book "Mexican Silver 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metalwork", by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk, pg 87. Marked in the old Linear Los Castillo mark, Design #614. Measures 17". The center piece measures 4" x 2-1/8". Very Good Condition. #2988,  
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
and BRACELET, 1940s pre-Eagle.
Unusual for this design, it is Gold plated over
sterling. This is a favored Los Castillo design and
the
domes or cabochons have been presented in a variety of materials;
stones, glass,
and
metals. Marked in the old linear Los Castillo mark. Design #595. Measures 15-1/4 x 3/4". Bracelet 7" x 3/4". Very Good Condition, including the Gold plating. #2981, 795.00 Necklace   Bracelet 
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE,
c.1940s,
pre-Eagle. Spirals have
been used in many pre-history cultures for decorative or ritual
purposes. The repeat of spirals in jewelry has a calming quality. The
Castillos along with many Taxco designers incorporated spirals motifs
in their designs. Marked with the pre-Eagle linear mark. Los Castillo, Taxco Sterling, Made in Mexico, design # 392. Measures 17-1/2" x 1/2". Very Good Condition. #2674, $750.00 |
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LOS CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE,
BRACELET,
and EARRINGS. Enamel Necklace, Bracelet, and Earrings marked
ESMALTE AFUEGO. Doubled design on bracelet adds to its dramatic
statement. Marked with the circular Los Castillo mark, ESMALTE AFUEGO, design #02, and the Eagle #15. Necklace measures 16-3/8" x 3/4", Bracelet 7-1/4 x 1-1/2", Screwback Earrings 3/4". Note: Earrings are Los Castillo, but another design, #013; still, a good match. Very Good Condition. #2955, $1,275.00  |
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PEDRO CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
c.1940s,
pre-Eagle. Linear interwoven design, with
heavy links and linear recesses accented by
oxidization. Marked with the intertwined PC, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico in a circle, 925. Measures 7" x 1" Very Good Condition. #2815, $395.00 |
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PEDRO CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
c.1940s,
pre-Eagle. Subtle
design with overlapping diamonds and curves accented by
oxidization in the recesses. Marked with the intertwined PC, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico in a Circle, Sterling. Measures 7-1/4" x 7/8" Very Good Condition. #2695, $375.00  |
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REVERIANO CASTILLO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET. Very Thick link style bracelet
with curved shaped wedges decorated with rows of dots. Obviously, this
Reveriano design had inspiration from his years with Taller Borda and
Hector Aguilar. Marked with the R within the C, Taxco Sterling, Design # 20, Eagle 3. Measures 7" x 1/2". Very Good Condition. #2945, $375.00 |
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FREDERICK DAVIS |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH,
Handmade c.1930s.No Eagle. Hand made stylized Mexican lady,
carring a basket with fruit on her head.
Old-style C clasp. This brooch can be seen in in the book, Mexican Silver 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry & Metalwork, by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk, pg.29. Marked with the older FD with .925 at the bottom. Measures a very large 2-1/2" X 1-1/2". Excellent Condition. #3032, $595.00  |
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FREDERICK DAVIS |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER LARGE
BROOCH, Handmade c.1930s,
pre-Eagle. Davis'
carved stone face brooches are well known; this version in carved wood
is indeed rare. The overlapping layers of the setting add depth.
Old-style C clasp. Marked with the old impressed conjoined FD, 925. Measures a very large 3-1/8" x 2". Very Good Condition. #2946, $750.00  |
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RAFAEL DOMINGUEZ |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
Handmade c.1940s,
pre-Eagle.
Multi-layered squares and domes link style design. Rafael's father was an early pre-Spratling Taxco silversmith; Rafael soon was working for Spratling and learned from the Maestros Mondragon and Navarrete. He opened his shop in the early 1940s and was highly regarded by all who knew his artistry. Sadly, he passed in 1980, at the young age of 69. Marked with the old impressed RD, TAXCO, 960. Measures 16-1/8" x 7/8. Very Good Condition. #2882, $295.00  |
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BERNICE GOODSPEED |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HINGE STYLE BRACELET, c. 1940s. Elegant Arches and Curves in this stylized detailed Floral Leaf design. Marked with the stylized B Sterling Taxco Mexico in a circle. Measures approximately 7". front motif 2-7/8". Back 1". Very Good Condition with nice patina. #3056, $650.00     |
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BERNICE GOODSPEED |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CUFF
BRACELET,
pre-Eagle design. Hand cut pre-Columbian motif accented
with oxidized recesses. Marked with the stylized B Sterling Taxco Mexico in a circle and 925. Measures approximately 7-3/4" to 8" x 1-1/2". Very Good Condition. #3084, $395.00 
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BERNICE GOODSPEED |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CUFF
BRACELET,
pre-Eagle design. Hand cut pre-Columbian motif highlighted with
turquoise cabochons. Accented
with oxidization. Marked with the stylized B Sterling Taxco Mexico in a circle. Measures approximately 7" x 1-3/8" Very Good Condition with nice patina. #2923, $450.00  |
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BERNICE GOODSPEED |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
pre-Eagle design. Hand cut links in arches and Curved
Foliage shapes. Accented
with oxidization. Lacy and Delicate. Marked with a B Sterling Taxco in a circle. Measures 6-3/4" x 1" Very Good Condition with nice patina. #2768, $350.00   |
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BERNICE GOODSPEED |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CHATELAINE,
Hand made repousse Flor-de-lis design with amethyst
cabochon stones. Marked the B in a circle, Sterling Taxco, eagle #28 First pin measures 2-1/2" x 1-1/4". Second pin with including drop 1-1/2" x 3/4". Total length of chain 3-1/2" Very Good Condition #2661, $350.00  |
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HUBERT HARMON |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
Handmade c.1940s,
pre-Eagle. Work
combining repousse' design with natural Mexican Amethysts. Marked in the old linear 'Sterling Hubert Harmon Made in Mexico'. Measures 7-1/4" x 5/8". Good Condition with a lovely Patina. #2546, $750.00 |
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HUBERT HARMON |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER and COPPER BRACELET,
Stunning Large Modernist Brass Cuff with Silver
High Domes. One of Senor Harmon's prized designs. This bracelet can be seen in the book "Mexican Silver 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metalwork", by Penny Morrill and Carol Berk, pg. 139, and "Silver Masters of Mexico", by Penny Morrill, pg.191. Marked HUBERT HARMON, MADE IN MEXICO Measures 7-1/4" x 2-4/4" Very Good Condition. There are very slight irregularities in the shape of the cuff, but the movement in the jpg is reflections. The back is plated with silver and has a very heavy patina. Please see pics. #2704, $1,800.00 Top view    |
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ENRIQUE LEDESMA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET.
Melded Stone and Sterling in a half circle
design. The stones are marblized Deep Blue and Green. Marked Ledesma underlined, 925, Hecho in Mexico, eagle 3. Measures 6-7/8" x 7/8". Very good condition with a light patina. Stones have surface irregularities, consistent with type of stones aging. See matching necklace below. #2983b, $450.00   |
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ENRIQUE LEDESMA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE.
Melded Stone and Sterling in a half circle
design. The stones are marblized Deep Blue and Green. Marked Ledesma underlined, 925, Hecho in Mexico, eagle 3. Necklace measures 15" with the largest stone measuring 1-1/4" in length and 3/4" wide. Very good condition with a light patina. Stones have surface irregularities, consistent with type of stones aging. See matching bracelet above. #2983, $550.00  |
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ENRIQUE LEDESMA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH
and EARRINGS, In this design, the abstract shape is raised high
on the concave slanted rectangle, creating the effect of a floating
form. The niello background enhances the effect. Signed Taxco, Hecho en Mexico, Ledesma, 925, and design #11 Brooch Measures 2-1/4". Earring 3/4" Very good condition. Spot on right hand corner is a reflection. Nice old patina. #2617, $270.00 |
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GERARDO LOPEZ | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH
c. 1950s. Very
large Exotic Bird with great detail, perched on a branch. Marked LOPEZ TAXCO in an oval, 980, eagle 25. Measures 3-1/4" x 2-1/2". Very Good Condition with a lovely patina. #3101, $250.00   |
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GERARDO LOPEZ | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
c. 1950s. Purely
Mexican. Crossed Xs with recesses and beading. Marked LOPEZ TAXCO in an oval, Hecho in Mexico on the outside, Sterling, Eagle 25. Measures 15-1/2" x 7/8". Very Good Condition. #3030  |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HINGED
BRACELET,
Marvelous detailed design with Hand Wired accents in a Flowing Foliage
Motif. Marked Margot de Taxco, Eagle 16, design #5563. Measures 2-5/8" in the front by 6-3/4" around. Excellent Condition. #3093,     |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER EARLY
LINK BRACELET, 1940s pre-Eagle,
The third design Margot created after going out on her own. Very rare
is this early pre-Eagle manufacture. Old-style hook closure. Marked Margot de Taxco, Sterling Made in Mexico, design #5102. Measures approx. 7-3/8" x 3/4". Very Good Condition with a light Patina. #2847, $650.00 |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
This is one of Margot's most highly sought after designs. Lovely
Sterling Domes
are nestled in highly detailed Ribbon Cornucopias with Flowing Wings
emanating from each link. The double layered bracelet is the preferred
configuration. This bracelet has acquired a richness of patina that is
seldom found. Marked Margot de Taxco, #5240, Sterling, Made in Mexico, Eagle 16. Measures 7-1/4" x 1-1/2". Very Good Condition. #3021, $650.00  |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET.
Lovely lacy
bracelet with lots of refined detail. Curved arches fan out from the
round Dark Blue stones with tiny silver dots accenting the interior
movement. Marked Margot de Taxco, design #5302, eagle 16, Sterling Made in Mexico. Measures 7-1/2" x 3/4". Very good condition. #2980, $625.00    |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
Lovely Bow Tie design in Sterling with Oxidized recesses.
Subtle dimensions are created by the overlapping of the ribbon
forms. Marked Margot de Taxco, design #5417, eagle 16, Sterling Made in Mexico. Measures 7" x 7/8" Very good condition. #2707, $425.00 |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER LARGE
SWAN BROOCH, double layered design to create depth; lovely
detail
in the
body with dynamic movement in the feathered wings. Marked Margot De Taxco, Sterling, Made in Mexico (in a circle), Eagle #16, Design #5144. Measures 3" x 1-1/2". Very Good Condition. #2878, $480.00  |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER EARRINGS,
This is one of Margot's most highly sought after designs. Lovely
Amethyst Cabochons
are nestled in highly detailed Ribbon Cornucopias with Flowing Wings
emanating from each link. Marked Margot de Taxco, #5240, Sterling Made in Mexico, Eagle 16. Measures 1-1/4" x 3/4". Very Good Condition with a lovely rich patina. #2558e |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, This is one of Margot's most
highly sought after designs. Lovely Domes
are nestled in highly detailed Ribbon Cornucopias with Flowing Wings
emanating from each link. Marked Margot de Taxco, design #5240, Made in Taxco Sterling, Eagle 16. Measures 15' x 3/4" Very Good Condition with light patina. #3037, $1,395.00  
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, Very Rare Early design in
radiating Blue glass
cabochons. This Large and Lovely design was one of Margot's earliest
uses of stones to complement her flowing motifs. Marked Margot de Taxco, #5146, Sterling, Made in Mexico,eagle 16. Necklace measure approx. 15", Center motif measures 4-7/8" x 1-3/4". Very Good Condition. Upper right hand stone, in picture, was formed and fitted by a lapidary, and replaced with an almost exact color stone. #2884, $2,495.00    |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, Two Warriors. Very detailed design
inspired by pre-Columbian murals in silver. Marked Margot de Taxco, #5605, Sterling, Made in Mexico. Measures 14-1/2". Center design measures 3" x 1-3/4" Very Good Condition with an even rich patina. #2640, $1,295.00 |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER and ENAMEL NECKLACE, Ancient Twin-spiral design in deep
Aqua
Enamel, matching the color of the waters of Tulum. Marked Margot de Taxco, Sterling, Made in Mexico, design #5927, Eagle #16. Measures 15". Center design 2-7/8" x 1". Hard-to-find enamel in this Excellent Condition. #3028,   |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER and ENAMEL NECKLACE, Natural forms in White enamel with
Gold specks throughout. Matches the below bracelet and earrings. Marked Margot de Taxco, #5855, Sterling, Made in Mexico. Measures 16-4/3" x 7/8" Very Good Condition. #2401, $595.00 |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER and ENAMEL BRACELET and EARRING, Natural forms
in White enamel with
Gold specks throughout. Matches the above necklace. Marked Margot de Taxco, #5855, Sterling, Made in Mexico. Bracelet measures 7-3/4" x 7/8". Earrings 7/8" Very Good Condition. #2930, $495.00   |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER and ENAMEL NECKLACE, CONVERTIBLE PENDANT/BROOCH,
Rare Geisha design. Kneeling Geisha in a Purple Kimono, hands
outstretched, and her hair is in a Japanese styled headdress. Enamel
colors are Purple, White, Turquoise, Green, Yellow, and Black. Margot was very influenced by Japanese wood blocks and natural themes. The brooch was in the Maestros de Plata traveling exhibition and in the companion book, WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE, by Penny Morrill, with a number of essay contributions, pg. 172; essay by Christie Romero. The design drawing for this brooch can, also, be seen in Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry & Metalware, by Penny Morrill and Carol Berk, pg. 172. Marked Margot de Taxco, design #5824, Eagle 16. Pendant Brooch measures 2-1/8" x 2". Chain is 20". Excellent Condition with a lovely Patina (glare in jpgs is not damage) . #3047,    Clasp |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER and ENAMEL NECKLACE
PENDANT/BROOCH and EARRINGS,
This pendant can be detached to wear as a brooch. Lovely
Radiating design in rich Earth Tones of Sienna, Yellow, and Black
enamel. The Center diamond shape is raised from the back creating a
lovely three-dimensional effect. Lightly Marked Margot de Taxco, #5604, Sterling, eagle #16 on the pendant. No marks on the enamel chain. Marked Margot de Taxco, design #5536 on one earring and Sterling Made in Mexico, eagle 16 on the other earring. NOTE: The enamel chains and earring designs were made to accompany a variety of pendant designs, hence the difference in design number. Pendant measures 2-5/8" x 1-7/8" Chain measures 16'1/2" x 3/8" Earrings measure 1" x 3/8" Excellent Condition. #2696, $795.00  |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER and ENAMEL NECKLACE,
BRACELET, and EARRINGS. Spirals in
Silver with multi-colored
Confetti of Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, and Black enamel. Marked Margot de Taxco, Sterling, Made in Mexico, Eagle 16, design #5357. Necklace measures 16" with center 2-3/4" x 1-1/2". Bracelet 7-1/2 x 7/8". Earrings 1" x 7/8". Excellent Condition. #2843, |
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MARGOT de TAXCO | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER and ENAMEL
FIGURAL PIN, 1950s. Senor, his Burro, and his Flower Cart.
Multi-colored enamels in Light
Blue, Black, Yellow, Grey, Beige, Green, and White. Marked Margot de Taxco Sterling, Design #5808. Measures 2-3/4". Very Good Condition with a nice patina to the Silver. #2839, $295.00 |
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MATL by Matilde Poulat |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, c. late 1940s-late 1970s,
Very detailed traditional
design with Turquoise and Amethyst stones. Marked MATL in the etched scriptmark, Mexico, 925, Eagle 129. Measures 2-3/4" x 1-3/4" Very Good Condition with slight patina. #2915, $350.00   |
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MATL by Matilde Poulat |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER PENDANT, c. 1960s,
Maltese Cross design. Very detailed traditional
design with Turquoise, Coral, and Amethyst. The center stone is a
faceted Amethyst stone. The Chain is handmade. Marked MATL, Mexico, 925, Pat. 10670, etched in script Mexico. Eagle 129. Measures 2" Chain 23-1/4". Very Good Condition with slight patina. #3053 $450.00   |
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MATL by Matilde Poulat |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER PHOTO FRAME, c. 1960s, Amethyst,
Turquoise, Dots, and Curling wire make up this tradtional Matl design. Marked MS 12, Ricardo Salas MatlL, Matl, M. Regis, 14-2093, Mexico 925, Matl. Measures 3" x 2-3/8" Very Good Condition with patina. The back hinge wobbles, but stands securely. #3078, $550.00  |
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MIGUEL MELENDEZ |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, c. 1950s. Very Modernist
piece, referencing a star with radiating light set with and aqua
colored faceted stone. The stone is undetermined. Miguel worked for
both Spralting and Los Castillo and independently. Marked with the script M in a C over Taxco, Made in Mexico, Eagle #3. Measures 2-1/8" x 1-3/4" Very Good Condition. #2662, $250.00 |
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RAFAEL MELENDEZ |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, Late 1930s to early
1940s.
Wonderful hand made detail in this very early pre-Eagle 980 silver
work. This style of heavy bracelet was visited by most of the early Taxco notables, including Spratling, Aguilar, and Antonio Pineda, each with their variations of design. This has the old style pin closure, with safety chain. Rafael Melendez was a noted Silversmith who first worked with Spratling in 1932. He opened his own Taller in 1939 and employed many Taxco notables, including Pedro Castillo. He sold his land in Taxco Viejo to Spratling, which ultimately became the Spratling Ranch. Marked with the conjoined RM, 980, TAXCO. Measures 8" x 1". Very Good Condition. #2402, $350.00 |
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ARTEMIO NAVARRETE |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, c. 1930s. Repousse flower
with wonderful depth; oxidized center area adds to the dramatic effect.
All hand made in 980 Silver, with an old-style C-clasp. Senor Navarrete, a young Silversmith from Igaula, was hired by Spratling to teach him and his apprentices silver work for his new formed shop, de Las Delicias in Taxco. Marked with the conjoined raised AN, TAXCO, 980. Measures 1-1/2" . Very Good Condition. #2952, $175.00  |
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HORACIO de la PARRA |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET. c. pre-Eagle 1940s.
Mexican
Charm bracelet with drum, bell, traditional figure, and more. Marked Parra, Mexico, Silver. Measures 7-1/4"; Charms average to 1". Very Good Condition with some Patina, #2503, $250.00  |
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HORACIO de la PARRA |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET .c. 1948-early 1950s.
Zodiac
Charm bracelet with all of the Sun symbols raised on an oxided
background. Light and delicate. Marked Parra, Mexico, 925, eagle34. Each disc measures 7/16". Length is 7-1/8". Very Good Condition. #2990,   |
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HORACIO de la PARRA |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE.c. 1948-1955.
pre-Columbian face, with a portion of the chain in smaller
identical faces, carved in Onyx. Marked Parra in Script, 925, conjoined VF (which must have been his silversmith), Sterling, Hecho in Mexico. Large face measures 1-1/4" x 1-1/8". Necklace 15-1/4". Very Good Condition. #3060, $425.00 
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SALVADOR TERAN | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE,
Abstract design referenceing a running Aztec relief. There
are 5 segments joined by large jump rings. The design is in high relief
with the back recesses oxidized to emphasis the design. This necklace is displayed in the early reference work, Mexican Jewelry, by Davis and Pack, page 214. Marked Salvador in script, Sterling, Mexico. Eagle 36. Design #165. Measures approx. 16-1/2". Very Good Condition. #3048, $1,595.00  
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SALVADOR TERAN | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MAN
in the MOON and STAR PENDANT, c.1955. Deep sculptural relief in
this Modernist expression Marked Salvador in script, Sterling, Mexico, Design #125. Measures 2-1/8" x 2". Very Good Condition. #2831, $595.00  |
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SALVADOR TERAN | DECORATIVE
BOX, 1950s Brass and Glass Mosaic Tiles in Blues, Browns,
Black, and Red with Egyptian Priestess making a ceremonial offering. Signed Salvador in script, Design #430, Hecho en Mexico. Measures 5-1/2" x 4" x 1-1/2" high (with feet). Very Good Condition with tiles and brass all intact. #2920, $395.00   |
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SALVADOR TERAN | PITCHER,
1950s Brass and Glass Mosaic Tiles in Green and White with
Primitive pre-Columbian Figures of Brass in High
Relief with stylized plumage. Signed Salvador in script, Design #433, Hecho en Mexico. Measures 7-1/2" x 6" at center, 7" at handle. Very Good Condition with tiles and brass all intact; spotting and wear to interior silverplate. #2569, $495.00  |
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SALVADOR TERAN | TUMBLER,
1950s
Brass and Glass Mosaic Tiles in Black and White with Primitive
pre-Columbian Facial Figures of Brass with Tile Highlights, alternating
with Facial Figures of Tile with Brass Highlights. Signed Salvador in script, Design #426, Hecho en Mexico, Handwrought. Measures 5-1/4" x 2-7/8" at mouth. Very Good Condition with tiles and brass all intact; very minor wear to interior silverplate. #2513a, $225.00 |
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SALVADOR TERAN | TUMBLER,
Very Rare,
1950s
Brass and Glass Mosaic Tiles in Green, Orange, Black, and White with a
Primitive
pre-Columbian Spear Carrying Warrior Figure of Brass with Tile
Highlights, Hunting a Jaguar Figure of Brass with Tile Highlights. Signed Salvador in script, Hecho en Mexico, Handwrought. Measures 5-1/4" x 2-7/8" at mouth. Very Good Condition with tiles and brass all intact; very minor wear to interior silverplate. #2513b, $295.00 |
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SIGI PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST
HINGED
BRACELET, 1950s. Large Obsidian Stone in a locked design. Very
substantial. Marked with the old Sigi Marks with eagle 36. The design number is too deeply impressed to read ??. Measures 6" x 1-1/4" in the front and 3/4" in the back. Very Good Condition. #2867, $325.00  |
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SIGI PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST
BROOCH and EARRINGS, c 1950s. A Wonderful Modernist design
with open
and closed
forms, highlighted with a large natural Amethyst stone. Interesting
use of Shiny and Matte surfaces. Pictured on page 231 of Christie Romero's 'Warman's Jewelry, 3rd Ed.' The Old Sigi marks, Sigi Tasco, Sterling Made in Mexico, Design #34 with Eagle # illegible. Measures 2-1/4" x 1-1/2", Screwback earrings 1-1/8" x 3/4". Excellent Good Condition. #2851, $395.00 |
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SIGI PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST
FISH, c. 1950s. Stylized design where both sides of the
fish can be seen from the front. This design can be seen in Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metalwork, by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk, pg. 196. Marked Sigi Tasco in an oval with circular mark, Hecho en Mexico, Design number 99, Eagle #36. Measures 2-1/2" x 1"" x 1-1/2". Very Good Condition with a nice mellow patina. Back interior side of the fish has Niello. #3073, $250.00  |
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SIGI PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER ABSTRACT
TIGER'S EYE BROOCH, c. 1950s. Delightful Modernist
approach
in this
design. Forms counteracting one another create a sense of depth and
contrasting shapes and colors create motion. Marked Sigi Tasco in an oval with circular mark, Hecho en Mexico, Design number 267, Eagle #3. Measures 2" x 1-1/2". Very Good Condition with a nice mellow patina. #2941, $300.00  |
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SIGI PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER FLOWER
BROOCH, c 1950s. Handmade leaf and budding Amethyst
stones on the stamen. Lovely movement. This brooch is featured on page 194, in Penny Morrill and Carol Berk's book, "Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metalwork." Marked Sigi , Tasco, Hecho in Mexico, eagle 36, design #70. Measures 2-1/4" x 1". Excellent Condition. #2710, $250.00 |
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SIGI PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HANDS/FINGERS
BROOCH. Sweeping fingers overlap and interlock with a
suggested lower hand. The lower layer is oxidized inside. Similar to Sigi's well-known Hands necklace and bracelet design; see item #2898 listed below. Marked Sigi , Tasco, Hecho in Mexico, eagle 36, design #866. Measures 2-1/2" x 1". Very Good Condition. #3038, $225.00  |
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SIGI PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST
BROOCH, 1950s. Delightful abstract fish with an oval Amethyst
stone. Old Sigi marks with Eagle 36, and design 62. Measures 2-1/4" x 1-1/8" Very Good Condition. #2873, $280.00  |
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SIGI PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST
NECKLACE, c.
1955. This is a very delightful and clever design. The
central stone is reversible, rotating from a green stone on one
side and black onyx on the reverse, accented with oxidization along the
neck ring. Marked with older Sigi in an oval and Tasco in an oval, design #142, eagle 36. Measures 15-1/2" Very Good Condition with a nice old Patina. #2775, $495.00   |
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SIGI PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE.
Intriguing asymmetrical design where the large faceted stone lays in
one half of the front motif. The Stone is mounted in a circular cutout,
held by prongs, leaving the stone open in the back. I do not know
the stone, but it is a large semiprecious stone, with many facets,
medium to light blue in color with a hint of Lilac. Marked with Sigi Tasco in an oval, eagle 3, Made in Mexico Sterling in a circle. Design 260. Measures approx. 16". Center motif is 1-1/2" in the center. Stone is 3/4". Very Good Condition. #3042, $450.00    |
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SIGI PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST
NECKLACE and BRACELET, c.
1955. Dramatic set with a sweeping finger-like design, sometimes
called the hands. Marked with older Sigi in an oval and Tasco in an oval, design #268, eagle 36. Hinge-style necklace measures approx.15-1/2". Bracelet measures 6-1/2" Very Good Condition. Light Patina #2898, $745.00  |
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SIGI PINEDA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST
NECKLACE, BRACELETand EARRINGS. Very Modernist in concept with a
thin bar emerging from under the collar and moving through a circular
negative space. Marked with older Sigi in an oval and Tasco in an oval, design #308, eagle 36. Hinge-style necklace measures approx.15". Front motif 1-1/8" Bracelet measures 6-1/2". Earrings 1" x 3/4". Very Good Condition. Very Heavy Patina. #3041,  necklace bracelet earrings  |
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WILLIAM SPRATLING |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
c.1939. Popularly
called 'The River of Life', this bracelet was described by Spratling as
a 'Wide Aztec bracelet with Framed Buttons'. One of Spratling's
earliest designs, it was produced with both a coiled and a smooth rope
trim. This bracelet was only produced between 1931-1946, and this bracelet carries the 1939 hallmarks. See Phyllis Goddard's catalogue #PU-7a for a picture of a variation of the bracelet. http://www.spratlingsilver.com/spratlingsilver_cfmfiles/main/search3.cfm?id=67 Marked with the 1939 conjoined WS (WS Print Later), 980, Taxco. Table #2, page 31, from Spratling Silver, A Field Guide, by Phyllis Godddard. Measures 6-1/2" x 1-3/8". Very Good Condition. #3072,      |
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WILLIAM SPRATLING |
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
c. 1940-1944. This
bracelet design was issued from 1931-1946. All handmade with Diagonal
bands and domes. See Phyllis Goddard's http://www.spratlingsilver.com/index.htm catalogue #PU-11 for a picture of the bracelet. Marked with the joined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico in a circle and Spratling Silver in an Oval. This is the WS Print Circle, Variation #2, of the 'Spratling Silver: A Field Guide by Goddard. Measures 6-3/4" x 1-1/8". Very Good Condition. The back has a very heavy Patina. The front has a few surface scratches. #2724, $1,950.00   |
Ana Nunez de
Brilanti is one of
the original Taxco Silver designers
from the late 1930's. She has always been respected for the originality
and clarity of her designs and the quality of her work. Her original
shop , Victoria, opened in 1940 and closed in 1975. From 1958 to 1975
she also issued her designs as Victoria/Cony and since 1975 she
continued to issue her original designs from her daughter's shop, Cony
under the mark of Cony.
Her grandson, in a conversation, said the name Victoria came from her joy when she arrived in Taxco with her husband, after traveling extensively, she requested that they live in Taxco. He said, yes, where upon she rejoiced and said "Victory!"
On
November 6, 1999, our dear
Mistress of Taxco, Ana Nunez de
Brilanti, passed away, leaving a legacy of Artistic Works and a large
and loving family. Ana will always be remembered for her integrity in
Art and her Love of fine design!
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
c. 1940s. pre-Eagle.
Lovely old handmade design with the links have impressed flower petals
and dots. Marked with the early linear Victoria, Taxco, Sterling mark, design #68, Made in Mexico. Measures 6-1/2" x 1". Very Good Condition. #2709, $445.00 |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET.
c. 1940s, pre-Eagle.
A lovely interplay of the Mayan quotation symbol spinning in beds of
niello, with domed accent points. Handmade, with the old style pin
closure. Marked with the circular Victoria, Taxco, Sterling mark, design #66, Made in Mexico. This heavy bracelet measures a substantial 7" x 1-7/8". Very Good Condition, with a few of the domes dented. #2339, $495.00  |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET.
c. 1940s. Double layered plaques with the front design in cut
work
with the base nielloed. This linked circular design was favored by
Senora Brilliant and was renewed in many designs through the decades. Circular Victoria Taxco Mexico mark, Eagle 12, Sterling, Design #62. Measures 6-1/4" x 3/4". Very Good Condition. #2268a, $495.00 |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET,
Nice early design with a running Aztec motif in the middle of the
plaques highlighted in niello. Circular Victoria Taxco Mexico mark, Eagle 12, Sterling, Design #142. Measures 6-3/4" x 3/4". Very Good Condition. #2393, $450.00 |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH/PENDANT,
pre-Columbian Headdress design. Wonderful detail and
depth, highlighted with dangle earrings. Marked Victoria Taxco Mexico, Sterling 925, Eagle 12. Measures 2-5/8" x 1-3/4". Very Good Condition with a deep, deep patina. #2931, $250.00  |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER LOCKET
BROOCH, Great old Tree of Life design with Hand Work and
Stippling. Large
compartment. Marked Victoria Mexico Taxco, design #76, and Eagle 12. Measures 2" x 1-3/4". Good Condition with a very heavy patina. #2312, $250.00 Opened locket  |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH/PENDANT,
Married Metals, Ancient Dancing Warrior. Beautiful handwork
accented by engraved Feather Headdress, Sandals, and Anklets.
Wonderful Art Form with the Melding of Silver, Brass, Copper, and Iron,
perfected by only Victoria and Los Castillo. Marked Victoria Cony, Design #291, indicating a date of 1953 to 1975. Measures 2-3/4 x 1-7/8". Very Good Condition. #2341, $200.00 |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER GLASS
HOLDERS, (Metales Casado (Married
Metals). Cutout pre-Columbian warrior faces. Most of the Married Metals
of quality happened in the mid-1950s. Marked Victoria, Mexico, and Taxco in a circle, Copper, and Cony, design #305. Each glass holder measures 3-3/4" tall. The Metal is in very good condition, but the metals under the lacquer has some tarnish. Lacquer is removable. #2466, $300.00 |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
1950s. Very intricate Dual Warrior
faces in Ana Brilanti's innovative Married Metals process. She used Silver, Copper, Tin, or
Nickle for Color contrast. This necklaces has Silver, Nickle, and Copper Marked Victoria in a circle, design #226. Eagle #12. Measures; Necklace 16-1/4. Front centerpiece measures 4" x 1-3/4" approx. Very Good Condition. #2875, $595.00  |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
1950s. Very intricate, Facing
Lilies, designed in Ana Brilanti's innovative Married Metals process. She used Silver, Copper, Tin, or
Nickle for Color contrast in her Married Metals. This necklace has Silver, Copper, and Brass. Marked Victoria, Taxco, Mexico in a circle, Sterling, Eagle #12 Design #218. Measures; Necklace 16-1/4". Front centerpiece measures 4" x 1-3/4" approx. Very Good Condition. #3001, $495.00   |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
and BRACELET, in Married Metals, c.1950s-Early
1970s. An Intriguing
design is accentuated by the soft lustrous finish of the Married
Metals. Ana Brilanti, of Victoria and Cony marks, was one of the original innovators in this metal process. This process was very time consuming and expensive. She only produced items using this method until it became too cost prohibitive to continue. Marked Victoria Mexico Taxco in a Circle, Metales, Cony, design #393, indicating a date of 1953 to 1975. Measures; Necklace 15-3/4" x 5/8". Bracelet 7-1/2' x 5/8 Very Good Condition. #2706, $695.00 |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
and EARRINGS 1950s. Bold inverted
pyramid design with blackened background with the center pyramid
raised. Inspired by pre-Columbian art. Marked Victoria in a circle, design #79. Eagle #12. Measures 15" x 1". Screwback Earrings 1" x 1" Very Good Condition with a lovely patina. #2890, $695.00 |
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VICTORIA | VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE
and Earrings, 1940's,
This Large form of the handmade Angel design is one of Ana Brilanti's most
popular and enduring designs. Cut out angel forms with a
blackened
lower layer. Marked Victoria in a circle, design #53. Eagle #12. Measures; Necklace 15" x 3/4", Earrings 1" x 7/8". See Brooch #2508, above, for an additional piece in this line. Very Good Condition. #2856, $695.00 |
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