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La Joyeria Mexican Silver
 
Established 1996



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Sheila Pamfiloff
PO Box 35
Walnut Creek, Ca. 94597
(925) 937-7554

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First Printing, "Taxco Silver Jewelry: A Monument to a Vision"
Vintage Fashion and Costume Jewelry Magazine, Summer 2000
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Sigi Pineda Interview
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Antonio Pineda Interview
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HECTOR AGUILAR
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, $1,795.00



HECTOR AGUILAR
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, $2,495.00 



HECTOR AGUILAR
COPPER and BRASS Inverted PITCHER and CUPS, c. 1940, Wonderful Handmade design of Copper and Brass.

Featured in the Book, 'Silver Masters of Mexico', by Penny Morrill, pg. 118, and 'Mexican Silver' pg. 109.

Correct marks of HA conjoined, TAXCO, and 994. 
Pitcher Measures 13" x 5-3/4" at base; Cups Measure 5-1/4" x 3-1/4" at base and 3-3/4" at opening.
Good Condition, with marvelous patinas; a few small intermittent dents.

#2490

HECTOR AGUILAR LARGE STERLING SILVER SUGAR SPOON, c.1955-1962. One of Aguilar's favored Tableware designs.

Featured in the Book, 'Silver Masters of Mexico', by Penny Morrill, pg.145.

Correct marks of HA conjoined, TAXCO, and 940, Eagle #9 (Silver Master's Mark "O").
Measures 4-3/4" x 1-1/2".
Very Good Condition.

#2571, $200.00 



ANTONIO PINEDA PENDANT, A Large Cross with a circle and Bezel set Moon Stone. Hand Made. Pendant has a very nice old Patina.

Marked with the crown, 925, Silver, Sterling Mexico, #YY594, and eagle 17.
Measures 2-5/8"  x 2-1/4".
Very Good Condition.
 
#2597, $950.00 


LOS BALLESTEROS BRACELET. Classic Mexican Design of Heavy links with circular recesses, accented with Niello.

Marked with the
decorative 'B' in the center of Talleres de Los Ballesteros, Sterling 925, Hecho en Mexico, Design #39, Eagle #47.
Measures 7-1/4" x 1". Very solid weight of approx. 3 oz.
Very Good Condition.
 
#2421, $275.00 

LOS BALLESTEROS 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









LOS BALLESTEROS BRACELET. Azur-Malichite Cabochons in deep settings with cutout design on the sides with domes and wire. Delicious to wear.

Marked with the
decorative 'B' in the center of Talleres de Los Ballesteros, Taxco Gro.,  HECHO EN MEXICO, Sterling 925, Eagle 42.
Front measures 2".  Cuff style measures about 6-1/4". Very solid weight.
Excellent Condition.

#2749,







LOS
BALLESTEROS
BRACELET and EARRINGS, Early Mark. Abstract Curving leaf that flow from leaf to leaf.

Marked in block letters BALLESTEROS, STERLING, HAND MADE, TAXCO, Eagle #20.
Bracelet measures  7-3/4" x 7/8". Earrings 1-1/2".
Very Good Condition with a a nice patina.
 
#2509, $275.00 

LOS BALLESTEROS NECKLACE and EARRINGS, 1940s Taxco design of Curling shapes and deep linear relief, accent by oxidizing. Solid with a lovely weight.

Marked with the 1940s pre-Eagle mark of a stylized B, Talleres de Los Ballesteros, Taxco, Gro.
in a circle, Sterling Mexico, 925.
Measures 16" x 2-5/8" at centerpiece, earrings 1" x 5/8".
Very Good Condition.

#2659,

LOS BALLESTEROS 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 

LOS BALLESTEROS COLLAR NECKLACE,  Lovely flowing movement with the accent of a large Green Cabochon. Artistic lines of centerpiece and links close with a fold over clasp. Solid with a lovely weight.

Marked with the stylized B, Talleres de Los Ballesteros, Taxco, Gro.
in a circle, Sterling, 925, Eagle #47.
Measures 16", with centerpiece 5" x 1-3/8.
Very Good Condition.

#2642, $255.00 

 CARMEN BECKMANN
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 of 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, $150.00 







CASA FIGUEROA
by
Fidel Figueroa
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, $495.00










DESIGNS BY 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.


LOS CASTILLO BRACELET, One of Los Castillo's cherished early designs with curved cone shapes and large domes in a double band.

This design comes in several variations. See necklace #2482, bracelet #2434, and brooch #2511.
Signed Los Castillo in a Circle and the Eagle #15.
Measures 7" x 2". Design #468.
Excellent Condition.

#2385

LOS CASTILLO 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.

LOS CASTILLO BRACELET, One of Los Castillo's cherished early designs with curved cone shapes and large domes in a single band.

This design comes in several variations. See necklace #2482, Bracelet 2385, and brooch #2511.

Signed Los Castillo in a Circle and the Eagle #15. Design #468.
Measures 7".
Excellent Condition.

#2434
, $495.00 




LOS CASTILLO 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, $1,850.00




LOS CASTILLO BRACELET, 1940s pre-Eagle. Lovely old design bracelet in repousse', with old hook closure.

Signed in the old linear mark, 'Los Castillo Taxco Sterling Made in Mexico, Design #626.
Measures 7-1/4" x 1-1/4".
Excellent Condition.

#2553
, $575.00 

LOS CASTILLO BRACELET,  Lovely High and Low relief with Circles and Arches. 

Signed Los Castillo in a circle, design # 23 or 29, eagle #15.
Measures 7-7/8" x 7/8". Box clasp with safety chain.
Excellent Condition.

#2567
, $550.00

LOS CASTILLO BRACELET, This flowing three dimensional design is created by the overlapping of the foliage forms and the encircling of the Amethyst cabochons. Lovely movement.

Marked Los Castillo in a Circle, Eagle #15, design #822
Measures 6-3/4 x 1"

Excellent Condition.
 
#2698
, $600.00 

LOS CASTILLO 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

LOS CASTILLO BRACELET, pre-Eagle Fierce Confronting Warrior Faces, with streams of feathers. Very early design in detailed repousse'.

Marked in the old linear Los Castillo mark. Design #276
Front measures 2-1/2". Hinge style bracelet which will fit a large wrist.
Very Good Condition.

#2757, $675.00 


   

LOS CASTILLO NECKLACE, One of Los Castillo's traditional designs with Half Circles and silver beading.

Marked in a Circle, eagle 15. Design #325.
Measures 14-1/2 x 7/8".
Very Good Condition with lovely old Patina. 
See matching bracelet below #2460.

#2728,

LOS CASTILLO 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. 

See above picture for the matching necklace #2728.

#2460, $550.00 

LOS CASTILLO 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 7/8".
Very Good Condition.
 
#2565, $600.00 



LOS CASTILLO BRACELET and EARRINGS, pre-Eagle.c.1944. Very high spiral design.

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". Earrings 1-1/2" x 1".
Very good condition.

#2600.  $750.00

La Tausca Ad

LOS CASTILLO 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, $750.00


LOS CASTILLO 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


  La Tausca Ad

LOS CASTILLO 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, $695.00


La Tausca Jewelry Bag 


La Tausca Ad

LOS CASTILLO 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 


 

La Tausca Ad

LOS CASTILLO 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 #2482, 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, $495.00


LOS CASTILLO 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, $295.00



LOS CASTILLO BROOCH 1940s design, pre-Eagle, Colonial design, with circle motif and fluted flowers. Oxidized accents. Often referred to as the Owl Eye Brooch.

Old linear Los Castillo Mark. Design number #521
Measures a Large 2-3/4" x 2-3/4".
Very Good Condition with  a light patina.

#2721, $295.00 

LOS CASTILLO BROOCH 1940s pre-Eagle design, Deep carved looping linear design with oxidized recesses.

Old linear Los Castillo Mark. Design number #260
Measures a Large 2-1/4" x 1-3/4"
Very Good Condition.

(To see the matching bracelet (item #2572) from this design, visit the Mexican Silver Archive Page.)

#2959a, $375.00 



LOS CASTILLO 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 



LOS CASTILLO BROOCH, 1940s design, pre-Eagle. Exceptional detail with Double Swans swimming in a pond; one of Los Castillo's most sought after designs.

Old linear Los Castillo Mark.
Measures a Large 2-3/4" x 2-3/4".
Very Good Condition with  a light patina.

#2626, $500.00 

LOS CASTILLO 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 

LOS CASTILLO 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 below:

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




LOS CASTILLO EARRINGS, 1940s  pre-Eagle. Early Hand Made pre-Columbian inspired Gargoyle-fish Figures.

See Matching Brooch above:

Marked in block letters Los Castillo, Taxco, very early design #106M.

Measures 1-1/2" x 5/8"
.
Very Good Condition with a Lovely Patina.

#2212,

LOS CASTILLO EARRINGS, c. 1940s pre-Eagle. Amethyst cabochon with dots and leaf forms.
 
Marked in block letters Los Castillo on one earring and Sterling Mexico, with the design number, on the other. 
French style clip backs.
Measure 1".

Very Good Condition with a light Patina.
 
#2495, $175.00 

LOS CASTILLO 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, $400.00 

LOS CASTILLO FUR CLIPS, 1940s pre-Eagle. Amethyst cabochon with dots leaf forms.

Marked in block letters Los Castillo, Design #201.

Measure 2" x 1-1/2".

Very Good Condition with a mild Patina.

#2347, $300.00 




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  

LOS CASTILLO 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








LOS CASTILLO NECKLACE, BRACELET and, EARRINGS 1940s pre-Eagle. An Early design of Swirling Ribbed Leaves with deep Niello Highlights.

Marked in a circle, Los Castillo, Taxco, Design #817.
Measures; Necklace 15-1/4" x 3/4", Bracelet 7-1/8" x 1-3/8", Earrings 1-1/8" x 3/4".
Very Good Condition.
 
#2574, $1,450.00 


LOS CASTILLO COLLAR NECKLACE, One of Los Castillo's cherished early designs with curved cone shapes and large domes in a double band.

This design comes in several variations. See bracelet #2485, bracelet #2434, and brooch #2511.

Signed Los Castillo in a Circle and the Eagle #15,
design #468.
Measures 14-1/4" x 5/8.
Excellent Condition.

#
2482, $700.00 

LOS CASTILLO NECKLACE c.1945, pre-Eagle. Bold, bold linear design; one of several variations.

This pieces is referenced in the book  "Mexican Silver 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metalwork", by Penny Morril 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, $2,195.00



LOS CASTILLO NECKLACE, 1940s pre-Eagle. Popular early design in Sterling. This is a favored Taxco design and the domes or cabochons have been presented in a variety of materials; stones, glass, and metals.

This has a thumbless spring ring closure. Although, the double hook closure is more common, the construction appears original, and this may have been an early closure, before going to the double hook.

Marked in the old linear Los Castillo mark, design #595.
Measures 16" x 7/8".
Very Good Condition, with a warm rich patina.
 
#2653, $595.00 

LOS CASTILLO BRACELET, Popular early design in Sterling. This is a favored Taxco design and the domes or cabochons have been presented in a variety of materials; stones, glass, and metals.

Marked in the circular Los Castillo mark, Eagle 15, design #595.
Measures 7" x 7/8".
Very Good Condition.
 
#2468,

LOS CASTILLO NECKLACE, BRACELET and EARRINGS, c.1940s, pre-Eagle. An Early design of Swirls, Dots and Ribs with deep Niello Highlights.

Marked in a circle, Los Castillo, Taxco, Design #637.

Measures; Necklace 14-1/2" x 3/4", Bracelet 7" x 3/4", Earrings 1" x 3/4"
.
Very Good Condition.
 
#2214, $1,450.00





LOS CASTILLO 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 






LOS CASTILLO 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







LOS CASTILLO NECKLACE and EARRINGS. Very Rare Enamel Necklace and Earrings marked ESMALTE AFUEGO. Deep Rich Red Enamel on Sterling.

Marked with the circular Los Castillo mark, d
esign #110, and the Eagle mark.
Necklace measures 15-3/8" x 3/4". Earrings 3/4".
Very Good Condition with a light soft Patina.

#2411, $775.00.

PEDRO CASTILLO 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 

PEDRO CASTILLO BRACELET, c.1940s, pre-Eagle. Geometric link style design, with heavy links and linear recesses accented by oxidization.

Marked with the  intertwined PC, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico in a circle, 925.
Measures 7-1/4" x 7/8"
Very Good Condition.
 
#2687, $400.00



PEDRO CASTILLO 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







REVERIANO CASTILLO AMETHYST PENDANT-STYLE NECKLACE, Intricate Wire Work highlights this Large Dramatic cut Amethyst Gemstone. Reveriano apparently used a touch of humor as he added a Serpent's forked copper tongue at one end of the Wire work.

Reveriano Castillo first worked for William Spratling and then worked at the Taller Borda. He and his wife Maria, who worked for Los Castillo for ten years, opened their own Taller in 1952, named "Reveri" which was sold in 1989. Their designs tend to be Clean and Crisp with simpler Decorative Elements.

Marked R within a C, Taxco, Sterling, and applied Eagle #3;
The necklace-chain is marked with an applied Eagle that matches the pendant's applied Eagle.
Measures 20", 1-1/2" x 3/4" drop measures 2" with bale .
Excellent Condition.

#2965,


   

REVERIANO CASTILLO CHOKER-STYLE NECKLACE, Figure Eight design with an implanted ball.

Reveriano Castillo first worked for William Spratling and then worked at the Taller Borda. He and his wife Maria, who worked for Los Castillo for ten years, opened their own Taller in 1952, named "Reveri" which was sold in 1989. Their designs tend to be Clean and Crisp with simpler Decorative Elements.

Marked R within a C, design #511, Taxco, Sterling, and Eagle #3.
Measures 15".
Very Good Condition with a lovely Patina.

#2318, $350.00 
 



FREDERICK DAVIS
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, $850.00






RAFAEL DOMINGUEZ
BRACELET, CUFF, Handmade c.1940s, pre-Eagle. The Clamshell centerpiece is done in Heavy 980 cast silver, hand cut and fitted.

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, 980. 
Measures, comfortable up to 7-1/4", with room to spread or tighten cuff; centerpiece measures 2-1/2" x 1-1/2".
Very Good Condition.

#2647, $295.00 



RAFAEL DOMINGUEZ
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





BERNICE GOODSPEED
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