All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1084493
Handmade sterling silver and turquoise bracelet designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1 1/4 inch wide and will comfortably fit up to a 6 1/2 inch wrist. The bracelet is in beautiful vintage condition. The two blue and two green turquoise stones are original to the bracelet. One green stone has some surface wear. Two balls on the pin clousure have pinhead size dings noticed only on very close inspeciton...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1421210 (stock #203003)
I have a very rare, Antonio Pineda Terascan necklace to offer today. Properly signed on the silver balls attached to velvet and on the Terascan itself. A thick 970 silver sheet is hand made and hand hammered to build texture. The bottom is rimmed for a well finished look and depth. The height in the center is 1.25 in. and it spans 5 in. across. No damage on the silver or velvet which is in excellent condition. The velvet can be tied as long as 23 in. Approximate pendant weight is 70 grams...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1277236 (stock #lop121114br)
A definite clamper with a presence that makes all comment when you wear it. Made by Gerardo Lopez who is well known for quality and strong designs in clamper bracelets. The diameter is 2.5in. and the height is also 2.5in. The repousse is a heavy 71 grams. No flaws or damage and a tight spring. A real treasure for collectors.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1362150 (stock #171007)
This is an extraordinary Antonio Pineda Gladiator Cuff with black onyx stones. The spikes are half an inch tall and are well rounded not sharp. This bracelet has a 2 in. diameter and rounds the wrist superbly with comfort. The design is outstanding, striking and the degree of difficulty to produce is high taking great skill. A Mexican Silver treasure weighing 112 grams and with a height of 1.75in...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1075180
Heavy, crystal, ovoid shaped vase internally decorated with fish in pond weed. Vase is highly reflective to give impression of many more fish swimming in pond. Vase measures approximately 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter and is 4 inches (10.2 cm) tall. Fish and pond weed are green and brown. There is a small bruise on the side of the vase about the size of a nickel, and some surface scratches, and minor interior cloudiness to the vase. Vase is marked ORREFORS/SWEDEN/GRAAL 2955 C/Edward Hald...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1425026 (stock #202408c)
The emerald Salvador Teran is one of the most sleek and rich designs from his body of work. The stones are raw uncut emerald crystals. The necklace diameter is 5.3 inches and the face front is .75 of an inch. The neck band is jointed for a perfect fit and the drop displayed for a straight forward look at the emeralds. It masterfully displays 72 grams of silver and is 18 inches of wearable length. The bracelet is 7 inches long and is also segmented for a perfect fit...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1218295 (stock #5551margotne)
Margot van Voorheis Carr with a design #5551 is one of her large 1.25in. wide masterpieces. It is rare and this one has no damage anywhere. It came to me with a really deep patina and the lucky new owner may adjust to her liking. The weight is 110 grams. The wearable length is 16in. The drop measures 3in. x 1.25in. I have been hunting this one for a very long time! It is collector and museum quality, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1960 item #1255348
Depicting a naked girl. Made of wood, painted in yellow/brown and black. On the belly a table with Burmese letters. Original hair. Ca. Early to mid 20th century. Good condition. H. 23,5 cm. Comes with a black metal stand.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1108891 (stock #0724)
A rather rare, very romantic Margot de Taxco creation from her "roses" period this charm bracelet has nine beautifully cast figural dangles, each one in the form of a chubby little cherub, many playing musical instruments...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #865284
This Rebajes Bracelet is in fabulous condition. The bracelet has alternating links of Fans and Rectangles, with black patination highlighting the Fan links. The back of the bracelet is zinc coated, and the clasp holds securely. Bracelet measures 6 3/4 inches (17 cm) in length and is 1 5/8 inches (4 cm) wide. Bracelet is signed. Circa 1950's.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1139338 (stock #0986)
Often referred to as the "Spratling of Peru" Italian-born Graziella Laffi is the most renowned Peruvian jewelry designer. Drawing inspiration from the country's rich archaeological past she created bracelets, cuffs and necklaces in the 1950s that are avidly collected today and fervently sought after. The necklace presented here is a Laffi classic - hand wrought stylized birds and fish with turquoise eyes hang off a chain consisting of tubular links...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1154187 (stock #pinedamoonst)
This is a rare and early Antonio Pineda masterpiece of vintage Mexican Silver. The most prized moonstones in this design are gemstone quality and glow with blue tones. The center stone is a large, lovely, almost round jewel that sets off the entire cascade. The necklace is properly hallmarked as shown with the early marks before labeling his pieces with lettering...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #843055
Elegant sterling silver hand crafted bracelet designed and signed by Antonio Pineda. Measuring 8 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. Fully hallmarked.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1269583
Sculptural rosewood and sterling silver object c. 1951 signed by American and Taxco, Mexican artist William Spratling (1900-67). The design measures 3 1/4" tall and features 3 silver rings that move or spin around the base. Signed on the reverse with the rare SPRATLING OF MEXICO hallmark used for only 1 year (1951). The piece is in beautiful condition. No chips or cracks. The grain in the wood is exceptional. Spratling designs are the central focus of the 20th Century Mexican Silver collection i...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1960 item #502827
Fantastic mid-century modern Georg Jensen Denmark sterling bracelet designed by Henning Koppel. It is featured on page 154 of the book GEROG JENSEN A TRADITION OF SPLENDID SILVER by Janet Drucker. Measuring 8" end to end, it is 1 3/4" wide and weighs 138 grams. Fine original condition, signed as shown. A spectacular bracelet!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1378022
A really great long, striking and unusual pair of sterling earrings by Mexican silversmith Sigi Pineda. These are screw back earrings but could easily be converted to posts for pierced ears. They hang 3 1/8" long and look smashing on. The center design pops sitting in a background of oxidation. They weigh 18 grams total and are in fine original condition. A terrific dramatic look.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1265528
Sculptural, hand wrought sterling silver earrings designed and signed circa 1950's by American & Taxco artist William Spratling (1900-67). Weight 18 grams, .05 oz. Earrings measure 2 1/4" long from top ball to bottom and 1 1/2" wide. Signed WS 925 eagle #30. Screw backs in fine working order. Beautiful condition and patina. Spratling designs are the central focus of the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #620156
Rare and unusual sterling Modernist design necklace and bracelet by Salvador Teran. It is difficult to find his pieces and rare to find a matching necklace and bracelet. The necklace hangs 11 " long when fastened and on the neck. The spikey hanging ornament hangs 2 1/2" long and is 1 3/4" wide. It is constructed so that it can be removed from the necklace. The bracelet is 7 1/4" end to end and the hanging ornament measures 1 1/4" long and 1" wide. The set is in fine original condition and the br...