Beautiful repousee sterling necklace(matching bracelet is also being offered), by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1947. Made of very heavy gauge silver, it weighs 3 1/2 troy oz(105 gms). Made of 20 links, each measuring 1" long by 3/4" wide, the total length is 15". There is an overlapping of links. Signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO STERLING MADE IN MEXICO bellmark#15 #637, it is in excellent condition...
Sterling repousee bracelet by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1947. This is part of a two piece necklace/bracelet set, each offered separately. Hand made of very heavy gauge silver(50 gms), each of the curved 5-links measures 3/4" wide by 1 1/2". The entire bracelet is approx. 7 3/4" long and has a safety chain. It is signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO bellmark #15 MADE IN MEXICO STERLING #637...
This is an Antique FILIGREE SASH PIN circa 1900 to 1920. Made with Gilded Base Metal the Center has a Bezeled FAUX AMETHYST. Dimensions are 1 7/8" X 2 1/4" and the Condition is Excellent. For those Collecting these ANTIQUES this Pin represents one of the Most Attractive you'll find
This is an Unusual ART DECO ERA WINGS Pin with a Faux Banded AGATE.
The size is 4 1/8" long X 7/8". Note the C Clasp that dates this WINGS BROOCH circa first 1/4 of the 20th Century. Unusually NICE WINGS BROOCH...jpgs add more info
This is an ART DECO ERA WINGS PIN with a Bezeled Faux Coral Cabachon.
This Pin has EGYPTIAN REVIVAL designs and the
size is 3/4" X 2 1/2". Note the C Clasp on the back that Dates this WINGS Pin ca. first 1/4 of the 20th Century. From a Delaware Estate
U.S.A.
This is a Hard to Find Gold Pietra Dura Stickpin from a Maryland Estate.
14K Gold the top measuring 3/4" X 7/8" and the Overall Length is a drop over 3". Antique Jewelry ca. 1900 in Excellent Condition
This is a VERMEIL STERLING DAVID ANDERSEN BLUE ENAMEL BROOCH. The size is 2" in Diameter. Marked no the back: DA 925S/ katerer?/ STERLING. Ca. 1960's in EXCELLENT Condition
Late 19th century Edwardian era bold antique signed sterling sash pin holloware brooch ornament marked: "Sterling" a sword with a faint "B" (Blackinton?) & "#3676". Nice hasp like additions, tube hinge and a wide "C" catch
Very well made holloware to look like repousse ala Unger, etc.
Wear these on your hats, handbags, choker sash, waist sash. So many way to wear this!
3 1/4"X 2". 1+ oz on postal scale...
Excellent pricing early mark Gerardo Lopez abalone inlay sterling buckle piece which can be worn with today's leather belts. Marked: "Sterling 925" "Lopez Taxco" "Hecho en Mexico".
2" X 1 1/4"
Weight .6oz on postal scale.
Inlay intact and buckle is still in its vintage pre owned unpolished condition. It could easily be worn as a pendant without altering it...
This is a STERLING WHITE ENAMEL ORCHID BROOCH. Made in Norway the size of this BEAUTY is 2 1/2" X 2 3/4". Marked on the back: NORWAY/ STERLING. From a Maryland Estate circa third 1/4 of the 20th Century. The Condition is Excellent
A vintage Taxco pin pendant with maker's mark of "FLC" inside a circle: "Taxco Mexico Sterling 925" and assay # 3. Could this be by a Castillo family member? Multi color gem fish, micro inlay around a very modernist fish pendant pin combination.
2" X 1.5" Very wearable pre owned vintage condition and needs a good polishing. Please view closeups for more info...
This is a 3 PIECE SET of RERTO STERLING VERMEIL JEWELRY, BROOCH and EARRINGS. The TWO BIRD BROOCH is designed with ROSE GOLD VERMEIL with 2 Birds under an UMBRELLA. The BROOCH additionally has Large Yellow TOPAZ or CITRINE like Stones made from Glass; smaller Yellow Stones accent the EARRINGS as well. That Brooch measures 1 3/4" X 2"; the 2 Earrings measure
1" X 1 1/4". GREAT 3 PIECE RETRO STERLING JEWELRY
This is a Mexican Designer piece from a Maryland Estate. The FISH measures 1 3/4" X 1 15/16". Clearly marked METALES CASADOS on the back; good Heavier Silver Jewelry... not the flimsy material that abounds in the marketplace
Sterling modernist pin designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1950's. This wonderful piece measures 1 3/4" wide by 1 1/2" wide. Made of heavy gauge silver, it is signed " GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) STERLING DENMARK 321". Excellent condition with great patina.....$15 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
RARE OFFERING:Copper and brass "CROWN OF THORNS" necklace by Art Smith, NYC modernist, c.1960. Necklace shows a contrast of metals and sizes. The base is a copper neck ring from which brass sticks and balls jut out at various lengths. The copper neck ring is made of 6 hinged moveable sections. Although unsigned, this necklace has been verified as made by Art Smith. A more complicated version appears in Messengers of Modernism on page 94 and on the cover...
Rare offering:Coveted aesthetic movement flora and fauna theme showing sterling dimensional beetle on a leaf pin, by George Shiebler, New York, 1880. This beautiful piece has a slight gold wash on the leaf highlighting the silver beetle and measures 2 1/4" wide by 2 1/8" wide. It is signed "Shiebler mark STERLING 1416" with original Shiebler locking device. Excellent condition except for tiny 1/8" antenna missing, which can be replaced.....$16 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Art deco butterfly pin of sterling with blue glass stone bezel set at center by Hobe, c.1940's. It measures 1 3/4" wide by 1 1/4" high. in excellent condition, it is signed
"HOBE STERLING DESIGN PAT'D".....$10 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Charming, dimensional, and original design pin with applied silver man/scissors/flora, and applied brass and copper, and set in textured copper. Very unusual and charming, it measures 2 1/8" long by 1 3/4" wide. Signed "BK 93", it is in excellent condition. Really unusual and fun!.....$8 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Silver dragon head pin copying that of William Spratling by Serafin Moctezuma, Mexico, c.1950's. Much to the annoyance of Spratling, Moctezuma copied his designs, including the mark "SM", which when turned upside down, looks like a stylized WS, similar to that of Spratling. This great little Mayan dragon head, stands on its own and is quite charming. The pin measures 1 3/8" long by 1" wide. It is signed "980 SM TAXCO" and is in excellent condition...
Beautifully textured hand made early sterling bird pin, Taxco, Mexico, c.1930's. This lovely bird's head measures 1 5/8" long by 1 1/4" wide. Has a separate silver back with a "c" clasp. It is signed "TAXCO 925" and is in excellent condition......$10 for US insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Classic Mayan design sterling ring for very large finger(approx. size 16 - too big for ring sizer), Mexico, c.1949. Heavy gauge, hand made, and massive silver ring(15 gms) measures 7/16" wide. Ring is signed "A.L. STERLING TAXCO 925 3(bellamrk)". Beautiful design, excellent condition......$10 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Gorgeous Rancho Allegre style silver and cabochon amethyst pin, c.1939. Large heavy gauge silver pin measures 3" by 1 3/4" and has decorative applied silver design with 7/8" dark cabochon amethyst at center. Signed "SILVER MEXICO", it is in excellent condition......$9 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
This is an Art Nouveau 14K & Old Mine Cut Diamonds & Pearl Stickpin. From a Delaware USA Estate this piece measures 2 3/4" in length; the top portion measuring 1/2" X 5/8"; top of the Stickpin is White Gold
with Swirling or Circular Designs set with 3 Old mine cut Diamonds totaling 1/10 Carat approximately. Also at the Top completing the Design is the Pearl just under 5mm. Tested and Guaranteed 14K Gold. Add this Rare Art Nouveau Stickpin to the Collection
RARE OFFERING:Presented for sale is a historic place card holder for James Hagerty at a meeting between President Eisenhower and Lopez Mateos in the Hotel El Mirador on Feb.19,1959, hand made by Los Castillo, Mexico,1959. Hagerty was the Press Secretary for Pres. Eisenhower. The placard reads:"CENA PRESIDENTES LOPEZ MATEOS-EISENHOWER EN EL HOTEL EL MIRADOR ACAPULCO,GRO. 2-19-59 SR.JAMES C.HAGERTY". Signed, "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO" on the bottom, the piece is in excellent condition...
Pair of floral design period retro sterling, turquoise, and rubies scatter pins, c.1940's...
Taurus the Bull sterling pin by Cini, c.1940's. Good weight pin with great detail, signed "STERLING BY CINI" and "TAURUS" appears on the front of the pin. It measures 1 1/2" wide by 1 1/2" high. Excellent condition.....$8 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Wonderful rare silver ring by Hector Aguilar, Mexico, c.1940. Intricate design, the center measures 3/4" tall by 5/8" wide and is size 5 3/4. Beautiful signature behind front of ring is simply "HA". Excellent condition......$13 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Gorgeous signed ring with a large faceted citrine(approx. 7 carats)surrounded by 18 diamonds (3-5 points each) set in a rose and yellow gold period retro design, Germany, c.1920's. Of good weight, the ring is size 7 1/2-3/4. The front of this good sized ring measures 13/16"long by 3/4" wide. excellent condition, except one of the 6-prongs holding the citrine is missing(see photo of back of ring). Signed "585" and maker's mark with two stylized letters -hard to read. Very grand and beautiful........
Reply at end of description. This type of sterling two piece sword with scabbard brooch pin has been made in Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Deco periods, in many different countries, by many different jewelry makers.
This one has a beautiful bezel set pierced, etched green 20 x 15mm Jadeite gem stone and marked Sterling.
3.5" long when sheathed with a 1.75"" blade and weighs a nice.7 oz.
Very nice, good working preowned vintage condition with lots of darkening as old silver...
Drop sterling, onyx, cornelain, and marcasites art deco earrings, c.1940's. They each measure 2" long and are signed "925". In perfect condition, except there is one missing marcasite. Unfortunately, the earrings did not come with the backs, which are easily purchased. Beautiful art deco design......$8 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Huge smokey topaz 14k deco ring, c.1940's. This very large faceted stone is approx. 20-25 carats and measures 1 3/16" long by 15/16" wide by 5/8" deep. No scratches or chips, ring is in excellent condition. The heavy gauge 14k gold work massively sets the stone. The ring is size 10 and is marked "14K". Very dramatic.....$20 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Sterling, onyx, and marcasites period art deco pin by Wachenheimer, c.1920's. It measures 1 1/2" long and is in excellent condition and is signed "WACHENHEIMER STERLING".......$8 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
This is a 14K Gold Elk's Tooth Charm from an East coast Estate. Size is 1 7/16" X 3/4. Marked on the front: IBP OEW
Improved Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks ...Antique piece ....
Very nice Art Nouveau 10K yellow gold stickpin in the form of a lady’s head. A 4-pt. old mine-cut diamond of very good quality is set at the end of her trailing hair. The surface of the gold has the “bloomed” texture characteristic of Art Nouveau jewelry.
Origin: probably American, circa 1900. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: head, 11/16” x 7/16”; overall length, 2-7/8”. Weight: 1.5 grams.
Hand made large sterling modernist ring, c.1950's. Made of heavy gauge silver it measures 1 3/8" long by 3/4" wide and is size 6 3/4. Hand hammered and very substantial(weighs 15 grams or 1/2 troy ounce), it is signed "STERLING". Strong design and in excellent condition.....$10 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Hand made modernist ebony and sterling cufflinks and tie tac set, c.1950's. Wonderful asymmetric design gives these pieces motion. The set is wrapped in silver and the links are signed "STERLING". Excellent condition except for a tiny wood chip on the back of one cufflink, which cannot be seen from the front(see picture #4). The links measures 1 1/4" long by 3/4" wide. The tie tac measures 1" long by 3/4" wide. Great looking modernist work -artful!......$10 USA for insured shipping & applicable ...
Terrifically stylish Art Deco cufflinks fashioned as domed silver discs with 14K gold appliqués reminiscent of Georg Jensen’s “Blossom” designs. The quality of workmanship is excellent. The connectors are marked “900”.
Origin: probably Denmark, circa 1920. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: larger faces, 5/8” diameter. Weight: 10.0 grams.
Unusual and very large arts & crafts sterling/moonstones/garnets double pin, c.1910. Made of very heavy gauge silver(90 grams) these two hand made designs with applied decorative silver work are attached with a double silver chain. Marked "STERLING", they are are in excellent condition. The dimensional left hand piece measures 3 3/4" long by 1 3/8" wide. The right hand piece is 3" long by 1 5/8" wide. Each has one moonstone and garnet. One of a kind - I've never seen work like this before. Ver...
Period art nouveau dimensional sterling clip showing the beautiful profile of a woman's head with flowing hair and flowers. Small, it measures 3/4"long by 1/2"wide. The front of the clip with the art nouveau design and the clip mechanism itself are in excellent condition but there is a a few scratches on the back on the word "STERLING"(see photo). It is marked "STERLING" twice, on the back and on the inside. Very beautiful period piece......$10 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Period art nouveau lovely and large sterling floral pin. c.1900. Fully backed, the design has five flowers connected by a stem(made of silver wire). Of very good size, it measures 2 5/8" wide by 2 3/8" long and is signed "STERLING". The front is in PERFECT condition and the back has a replaced c-clasp base and there are some scratches. Very beautiful period art nouveau.......$8 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Early sterling bolo with Mayan design on a brown leather braided thong with the fabulous cactus-design ends, Mexico, c.1942. Hand made of heavy gauge silver, the bolo(1 1/8" long by 1 1/4" wide) shows a framed Mayan figure with a recessed oxydized background highlighting the figure. The two ends are silver cactii(each 1 3/8" long). They are just incredible! Signed "SCH STERLING TAXCO HECHO EN MEXICO (bellmark)3" and is in excellent condition but bolo needs a good cleaning.....$10 USA for insure...
Long sterling necklace, c.1960's. Consisting of three vertical parts with a 24" link chain that has 3 hand made sections. Each framed section measures 2 1/4" wide by 1 1/2" high. The total length of these 3 sections is almost 5". It is signed "925" and is in excellent condition. Interesting piece...$10 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Framed square sterling pin with center square moss agate stone by modernist Frances Holmes Boothby, c.1950's. It measures 1 3/8" square and is signed "STERLING fhb". Beautiful stone and in excellent condition.....$15 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Silver gilt cufflinks encrusted with 2.2 carats of rose-cut pyrope garnets. The garnets have beautiful color, without being too flashy. The settings and overall workmanship is very nice. The toggle backs have Czech hallmarks for 900 silver.
Origin: Bohemia, Czech Republic, circa 1965. Condition: excellent. Size: 15/16” x 1/2”. Approximate Gemstone Weight: 2.2 carats. Weight: 11.25 grams.
Beautiful sterling period art nouveau nude woman cameo pin, c.1910. Textured shield-shaped large pin with center nude and two stones(moonstones or glass?-not sure at all), measuring 2 9/16" long by 2 3/8" wide. Nude is highly detailed with great definition. Two light blue stones are bezel set. Signed "STERLING VIS or WS(stylized)" and in excellent condition. Gorgeous piece.....$9 USA for insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Tlingit or Haida 14k hand made whale or dolphin ring, Alaska, c.1970's. Typical design shows coiled sea animal and is size 8 1/2 but can be made slightly larger or smaller because it is not soldered. Front measures 5/8" including wrapped around band. Clean artistry and in excellent condition.....$13 USA for insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Unbelievable tiara! It might be an early Masonic piece. It has a sword and a human figure (Egyptian?) and large glistening various shape rhinestones. It is in excellent condition.A wonderful collector's piece. It is adjustable from 20" to 24" circumference, approximately. I am not sure of its age but believe it may be from the 1930's.
Handsome cufflinks with hexagonal faces linked by chains to torpedo backs. The faces are engraved with an intricate engine-turned design. The backs are marked with Finnish hallmarks for Helsinki. The maker’s mark is illegible, but the gold content is “890” which translates to around 21K.
Origin: Finland, circa 1930. Condition: excellent, all original, one torpedo has a few dings on the underneath side. Size: faces, 5/8” wide. Weight: 5.0 grams.
This is a STERLING VIRGO ASTROLOGICAL PIN by CINI. Size is 1 5/8" X 2 1/4". From a Virginia Estate, suburb of Washington,D.C.
date this VIRGO circa 1950. Excellent Piece of Designer Sterling Jewelry... Excellent Condition... jpgs tell the rest
Very large hand made modernist sterling snake ring by Novak, c.1970's. This ring is part of a one-of-a-kind collection by Novak, a modernist silversmith with original concepts and wonderful execution. The design shows a snake peering from a piece of crimped and folded silver and measures 1 3/8" long by 3/4" wide by 1" high. The thick band is 1/4" wide and is size 5 3/4/. It is signed "925 N with arrow"(alternate Novak signature, both marks appearing on some items from collection)and is in excell...
Wonderful example of the William Spratling deco design scroll pin of silver and copper, Mexico, c.1945. This classic piece is beautifully hand made and signed "SPRATLING SILVER(in oval) WS(around which says) SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO". In excellent condition, this LARGE pin measures 3 1/4" HIGH by 2 5/8" WIDE. A must for any collector - glorious!....$16 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Red enamel on silver links modernist bracelet, c.1950's. Eight links each of different shades of spotted red enamel make up the design. Each link measures 5/8" square. The inside length of the bracelet is 7". Not marked. Great alone or stacked with other bracelets - colorful. Excellent condition.....$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Large asymmetrical boomerang design modernist walnut wood and aluminum pin, c.1950's. To make the design interesting one side is longer than the other. Hand made, it measures 2 1/2" by 2". Unsigned. Very handsome with great period modernist design......$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Fabulous wide sterling collar necklace with intricate design by Far Fan, Mexico, c.1947. The intricate hand cut design is brilliantly engineered so that one piece fits perfectly into the other. Quite wide, it measures 1 3/8" and is approx. 16" around the neck. It is signed "FAR FAN HECHO EN MEXICO DF 925 bellmark#13". Excellent condition and so very beautiful. One of the best Mexican designs by a very interesting early maker. Bracelet has been sold.....$18 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY...
Signed,large and great original modernist design sterling and onyx pendant, Israel, c.1960's. Dimensional 2-sided squared design with interesting cuts and shapes, the pendant has a cabochon oval onyx stone backed in silver hanging freely. The front piece is smooth silver and the back piece is hand hammered both inside and out. Can possibly be worn either way. Large scale and made of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 1/2" long by 1 7/8" wide by 1/2" depth in center. It is signed "ISRAEL 925 mark...
Minimalist hand made silver ring with rhodocrosite ball, c.1960's. Clean modernism with the look of Scandinavian design it is size 6 1/2. Ring flares up and out and the stone seems to be free floating within a silver circle. Made of heavy gauge silver the ring is unsigned but guaranteed to be silver. Excellent condition. Elegant and simple......$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Sterling modernist star earrings by the famous NYC silversmith, Ed Wiener, c.1952. These hand made asymmetrical stars with recessed oxydized silver solid centers and shiny silver forming the raised outline of the stars are expansive and exciting. They measure 1 3/8" at the widest and are in excellent condition. The screwback was put over the mark, so you see "ED ST". This was a frequent occurrence and the complete mark is under the soldered screwback. Wonderful modernism by a famous maker.....$...
Wonderful period retro 2-color 14k (rose & yellow)gold, diamonds and rubies watch with a wonderful bracelet, c.1940. The "CHASE" watch seems to be running perfectly, but I cannot guarantee it since I am not an expert on time pieces.. The watch face has six 3-point diamonds and six 5-point rubies on either end of the watch. And further down into the bracelet there are 4 diamonds and 5 rubies on both sides. See photos. Hence, there are 20 diamonds with approx. 60-75 points and 22 rubies with app...
Rare sterling sports watch fob including individual sections showing woman golfer, man golfer, horse racers, baseball player, and football player by Cheever, Tweedy & Company, North Attleboro, Mass., c.1920. This 3-section dimensional fob is different on the front and the back except for the bottom horse racers. Each scene has very fine detail showing sky, flora(trees, grass,flowers), birds, and fences. Condition is excellent except for muted facial details on the top two sections. The fob is s...
Mixed metals(rose and white 14k gold) period retro earrings, c.1948. Wonderfully designed, each rose gold screwback earring is punctuated with 12 white gold dots adding dimension and color. Also, the rose gold has a smooth, shiny texture as well as a granulated one, highlighting the white gold dots. They each measure 3/4" by 5/8". In excellent condition, they are signed "14k". Beautiful....$12 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.