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A beautiful pair of sterling and enamel earrings by Margot de Taxco; screwbacks; approximately 1-1/4" x 7/8"; marked: "MARGOT DE TAXCO, 538?, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, " and eagle stamp with number "16"; a couple of tiny, minor chips to the enamel surface that can only be seen with a 10X loupe, otherwise fine condition.

Beautiful, handmade sterling chain by Riveriano Castillo, c. 1950s; about 19" long x 1/4" wide; marked "R" within "C", "TAXCO, MEXICO," and eagle stamp with number "3;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #SX001) NEW!

A beautiful, classic pair of Mexican sterling and amethyst clip earrings, most likely c. 1950s; each is about 2-3/4" long; marked: "STERLING"  on the back of the circular top section--it appears that the maker's marks have been scratched out; one tiny chip on one of the amethyst drops, otherwise fine condition with nice patina.

SOLD (item #SX001) NEW!

Nine absolutely stunning hand-wrought copper dinner plates with incised lines by Victoria of Taxco, c. 1940s; each plate is approximately 11-1/2" in diameter and each is marked: "VICTORIA, TAXCO, MEXICO, COPPER, 600;"each plate has a bit of oxidation in places, but all are in overall fine condition.

$750.00 for the set (item #SX002) NEW!

One of the nicest butterfly pins I've seen- beautiful three-dimensional mixed metals example by Victoria (Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti), c. 1940s-50s; sterling silver, copper brass and dark silver; wing span is about 2-5/8"; marked: "214, VICTORIA TAXCO, STERLING," and eagle mark with what looks like number 12; some surface wear and reverse looks like it may have been lacquered, otherwise fine condition.

Great vintage Victoria of Taxco copper box with applied sterling silver donkeys, figures and knobs; interior also appears to be silver--I have not polished it; wonderful old patina; about 4-3/16" x 5-1/4" x 7/8" deep; shows wear, but it is very charming! Marked on bottom: "262, VICTORIA, TAXCO, MEXICO."

$375.00 (item #X648)

Miguel Melendez sterling, faceted amethyst, and pearl cufflinks; nice patina; 1" x 1/4"; marked: "m" (lower case) within a "C" (the "m" curls around itself to form a "C") "TAXCO" on one cufflink and "MADE IN MEXICO" circling an eagle mark; slight surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

Beautiful carved amethyst and sterling Mexican ring with Mayan mask design; 1" x 6/8"; ring size 4-3/4; marked: "SILVER, MEXICO;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #X827)

Mexican sterling linked bracelet, c. 1940s-50s; great weight; nice patina; about 7-1/4" long (closed) x  1/4" wide; marked: "JS" (inside of a circle), MEXICO, TAXCO 925" and eagle mark with number "3;" light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$285.00 (item #X824)

Mexican Sterling screwback earrings; a Margot de Taxco design--possibly her work, but there was little room for a mark on these earrings so all I can see is an eagle mark with an illegible number and what looks like the number "76";  great patania; light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$185.00 (item #X822)

Mexican sterling earrings with mobile circles; fun and beautiful; 3" x 1-1/8"; marked on metal tag: "TM-107, 925;" very slight surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

Brenda Schoenfeld sterling pierced earrings; nice patina; 1-5/8" long x 1/4" diameter; marked: copyright, "BRENDA SCHOENFELD 1990, MEX 925; very slight surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

Parisina (Marcel Boucher) sterling screwback earrings; nice patina; 1-1/4" x 1"; marked: "PARISINA, MEXICO", with eagle mark; slight surface wear; otherwise fine condition.

From the legendary Marcel Boucher's Parisina line -- a label he produced in Mexico exclusively during World War II. Since the mark was used so briefly, Parisina jewels are highly collectible and getting hard to find.

SOLD (item #AB-M0369) NEW!

Boucher Parisina sterling link bracelet with flower design; 7-3/8" X 7/8"; marked: "PARISINA, STERLING, MEXICO;" wonderful patina; some slight surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

Mexican silver making from one of the world’s foremost costume jewelry designers. In the 1940’s, legendary designer Marcel Boucher {who apprenticed with Cartier} turned to sterling silver to create his jewelry works. He established the Parisina hallmark, which defined a distinguished line of pieces produced exclusively in Mexico, during the World War II years.

Information taken directly from:  http://www.trocadero.com/vintageadvantage/items/983136/item983136store.html

SOLD (item #AB-M0370) NEW!

Early Hector Aguilar sterling pin with pre-Columbian design, c. 1940s; about 3-3/4" x 1-1/4"; marked "HA (in circle), MADE IN MEXICO, STERLING;" fine condition.

When you own a piece by Hector Aguilar, you have a treasure. Mexican silver by Aguilar is always of the finest construction, materials, and design.  Aguilar's silver designs borrow heavily from pre-Columbian motifs--his style was bold, dramatic, and beautiful in it's simplicity.

Aguilar began his career as manager of William Spratling's Taller de Las Delicias in Taxco. In 1939, he left Spratling and established a workshop with the Los Castillos, the Taller Borda which he ran until 1966. Aguilar died on September 19, 1985, the day of the earthquake that nearly destroyed Mexico City.

$350.00 (item #X761)

Great looking Hector Aguilar sterling and onyx bracelet; probably c.1950s; about 7-1/2" long x 5/8" wide; marked: "940, HA, TAXCO, MEXICO, TALLER BORDA" and eagle stamp with number "9"; great patina, fine condition.

$1,450.00 (item #X730)

Lovely Erica Hult de Corral sterling bracelet with green stone which appears to be Mexican jade; inside diameter approximately 2-3/8 x 2"; marked: "RIC; STERLING, MEXICO; and eagle mark with number 36;  slight surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$450.00 (item #AB-X850) NEW!

Pedro Castillo Sterling letter opener; approximately 5-6/8" x 5/8"; nice patina; marked: "925, TAXCO, HECHO EN MEXICO" in a circle, with "PC" maker's mark in the middle; 1, and eagle mark with 120; slight surface wear; otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #AB-X851) NEW!

Early Hector Aguilar 940 Sterling pin, c. 1940s; approximately 3" x 1/2"; incredible patina and surface; marked: "TAXCO, 940," and "HA" within a circle; older style C catch; because it does not stay well when closed we will include a stick pin catch for security, otherwise fine condition.

$395.00 (item #X706)

Hector Aguilar hand-wrought copper bowl with brass trim; about 11-1/8" diameter x 2-5/8" high; marked with conjoined "HA, MADE IN MEXICO, TAXCO;" copper is oxidized in the interior of the bowl and it is a bit "out of round;" otherwise good condition.

$1,430.00 (item #X7344

Huge hammered copper scalloped bowl by Hector Aguilar; about 15-1/2" diameter x 5-1/4" high (at the highest point--middle of the scallop); wonderful old patina; one place where the edging has come loose and the bowl is slightly out-of-round; marked with conjoined "HA, TAXCO, MEXICO."

$1,450.00 (item #X640)

Hector Aguilar copper and brass star light fixture, c. 1940s; approximately 16" long from base plate; great original, unpolished patina; fine condition.

$3,585.00 (item #X781)

A wonderful set of what I believe are salt spoons by Hector Aguilar, probably c. 1950s-60s; each one is about 4" long; marked: "TALLER BORDA, TAXCO, 940," Aguilar "HA" stamp and eagle stamp with number "9;" great patina and condition.

$425.00 (item #X768)

Large sterling-handled meat fork by Hector Aguilar, probably c. 1950s; handle appears to be stainless steel; about  11-3/4" overall; marked" "940, HA (in circle), TAXCO;" very substantial piece, light surface wear, good patina, fine condition.

 $875.00 (item #X719)

Beautiful, large and heavy sterling candle snuffer by Hector Aguilar, c. 1950s; about 12-3/4" long; marked: "STERLING, HA (in circle), TAXC0," and eagle mark with number "9"; great patina, some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

 $395.00 (item #X720)

Early sterling silver long spoon by Hector Aguilar (most likely c. 1940s), great patina; about 10-1/8" long; bowl is approximately 1-3/8" diameter and 1/2" deep; marked "940, TAXCO, HA;" some surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$575.00  (item #X721)

Hector Aguilar long knife with sterling and wood handle, probably c. 1940s; blade appears to be steel; about 15-3/8" long (total length); handle is approximately 5" long x 1" wide x slightly over 12" thick; blade is marked: "MADE IN MEXICO, TAXCO, and HA (in circle); blade has some surface rust and discoloration, otherwise fine condition.

 $795.00 (item #X722)

Beautiful Hector Aguilar 940 sterling leaf bowl, c. 1940s; approximately 4-1/4" x 4-3/8" x 1" high; marked with Hector Aguilar conjoined HA stamp, "TAXCO, 940;" nice patina, one tiny indentation in the bowl, and light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD  (item #X718)

A fabulous 1930s William Spratling sterling link bracelet; about 7-1/2" long x 1" wide; marked with the 1930s "WS" print mark, "TAXCO" and "980"; pin-type closure and safety chain; fine condition--a real treasure for any collector of vintage Spratling silver.

$2,500.00 (item #X832)

Great early tin candlestick by William Spratling, c. 1930s, early 1940s; about 9-1/4" high; marked with "WS" conjoined, TAXCO, MEXICO;"  few dents; wonderful old patina.

$1,725.00  (item #X641)

A great vintage pair of tin candlesticks by William Spratling; patinated with a brown finish; each is approximately 3-1/2" high x 4-3/4" diameter; each is marked with both large and small conjoined "WS" and "TAXCO;" nice old patina, fine condition.

$2,145.00  (item #X642)

William Spratling sterling silver jigger; about 5" high; one end is 1-3/4" diameter and the other 1-1/2" diameter; marked with the "WS" script mark and "WILLIAM SPRATLING, TAXCO, MEXICO" (used from 1951 - 1967); top and bottom edges are slightly irregular from wear, otherwise fine condition.

$645.00  (item #X644)

Gorgeous sterling and large amethyst ring by William Spratling, ca. early 1940s; top is approximately 1" x 3/4"; ring is about size 7-3/4; marked: "SPRATLING SILVER" in oval cartouche, "MADE IN MEXICO"; fine condition.

SOLD (item #X560)

Great early earrings by William Spratling, ca. 1940s; sterling and amethysts; screwbacks; each is about 2-1/4" long (including top sterling bead); marked with the "WS" print mark in a circle with "SPRATLING, MADE IN MEXICO;" amethysts show inside cracks and inclusions and there are a couple of rough spots on the exterior of the stones, but all of it appears to be original to the making of the earrings.

A similar pin can be seen on the Spratling silver site at Http://www.spratlingsilver.com/spratlingsilver_cfmfiles/main/search3.cfm?id=849

$565.00 (item #X561)

Beautiful William Spratling sterling cornucopia pin with three tulip shaped flowers of malachite; ca. 1944-46; about 2-5/8" x 1-3/4"; marked with Spratling "WS" print mark in a circle with the words "SPRATLING, MADE IN MEXICO" and "STERLING;" fine condition.

See an example of this pin with different stones and a slightly earlier mark at http://www.spratlingsilver.com/spratlingsilver_cfmfiles/main/search3.cfm?id=2956

SOLD (item #X563)

Very rare William Spratling sterling and copper married metals cuff, c. 1960s; band is about 3/4" wide; inside diameter approximately 2-1/4"; opening is about 1-1/4"; shows fine surface wear, otherwise fine condition; marked with Spratling's conjoined "WS" script mark and eagle with number "63."

$3,650.00 (item #X454)

Great William Spratling sterling cuff; ca. 1933-1938; about 1/2" wide; inside diameter approximately 2-1/2"; opening is about 1-5/8"; fits a larger wrist--would look very nice on a man; marked with "WS" print hallmark in a circle, "TAXCO, 980"; cuff has a small crack in the silver (bottom middle), but is stable.

$925.00 (item #X586)

Beautiful vintage 970 sterling screwback earrings with pearls by Antonio Pineda; 2-1/2" long; marked: "MEXICO, 970," and Antonio crown stamp; very light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$660.00 (item #AB-X853) NEW!

Vintage 970 sterling bracelet by Antonio Pineda; this is a classic Pineda design; heavy and chunky; approximately 7" long by 1" wide by 3/16" thick; marked: "MEXICO, 970, ZZ," and Antonio crown stamp; very light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

An extremely beautiful and comprehensive collection of the work of Antonio Pineda is currently on display in the exhibit, Silver Seduction, the Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda at the Fowler Museum UCLA through March 15, 2009. See MODERN SILVER magazine's review of that exhibit by Sheila Pamfiloff, at  www.modernsilver.com/silver_seduction.htm

$2,150.00 (item #X762)

Rare and early Antonio Pineda 970 sterling bracelet; approximately 7" long by 1/2" wide by 3/8"deep; marked: "SILVER HECHO EN MEXICO, ZZ, 703, 970," Antonio crown stamp, and eagle with #17; light surface wear, catch is a little difficult to use (may need slight repair), otherwise fine condition.

$2,500.00 (item #X765)

Extremely rare, magnificent Antonio Pineda sterling and amethyst necklace and earrings set; necklace is approximately 14-1/4" long overall; beautiful, teardrop-shaped graduated amethyst drops extend down about 2"; earrings are each approximately 1-3/8" long x 1-3/4" wide; necklace is marked with Antonio crown stamp, eagle stamp with "17", "SILVER, 970, HECHO EN MEXICO;" one earring is marked with the Antonio crown stamp and the other with an eagle stamp with "17;" the bezels holding four of the larger amethysts (on the necklace) do not come together completely at the bottom (see larger photograph), but seem stable, otherwise the set is in very fine condition with a lovely, soft patina.

$10,700.00 (item #X770)

Antonio Pineda sterling link bracelet; approximately 1-1/8" wide x 7-1/8" long; marked with Antonio crown stamp, eagle stamp with what looks like #2, "TAXCO, MEXICO, C.M., 970;" light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

Rare, early copper on 970 silver earrings by Antonio Pineda; wonderful twisted serpent design; clip backs; each disc is approximately 1-1/4" diameter; marked: "HECHO EN MEXICO, SILVER, 970," Antonio crown stamp, and eagle stamp with "17"; slight bit of loss to the oxidation, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #X780)

Absolutely stunning parure in 970 sterling and amethyst by Antonio Pineda, probably c. 1950s, early 1960s; necklace and bracelet are each about 5/16" wide, necklace is approximately 17" long, bracelet approximately 8" long and earrings are each about 1/2" square; necklace is marked: "STERLING,  MEXICO, 970, SILVER, YY667," Antonio crown stamp, and eagle with number "17;" bracelet is marked like the necklace except for the number which is "ZZ829;" earrings are marked with the Antonio crown stamp, eagle stamp with number "17" and "970;" great patina, fine condition.

SOLD (item #X716)

Gorgeous modernist sterling and moonstone earrings by Antonio Pineda; each is approximately 1-1/8" x 3/4"; clips; marked with Antonio crown stamp, "STERLING, MEXICO, 970, SILVER" and eagle stamp with number 17; fine condition.

$495.00 (item #X714)

Classic Antonio Pineda design 970 sterling bracelet; ca. 1950's-60's; approximately 7-1/4" long x 1/2 wide x 1/4" deep; marked: "HECHO EN MEXICO," Antonio crown stamp, eagle mark with "17, 970;" nice patina, fine condition.

$1,575.00 (item #X610)

Heavy Mexican sterling bracelet of excellent quality in the style of Antonio Pineda; about 8" long x 1" wide; marked: "925, TAXCO, STERLING;" some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$495.00 (item #X752)

Incredible mid 20th century sterling and obsidian pin by Mexican master, Sigi Pineda; oxidation adds dimension; about size 2-1/2" x 1-3/8"; marked: "Sigi, TASCO, STERLING, HECHO EN MEXICO, 34," and eagle mark with number "36"; some surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$260.00 (item #AB-X854) NEW!

This is an exceptionally beautiful set by Sigi Pineda; the quality and design is fabulous; sterling reversible necklace with inlaid green stone (most likely Mexican jade) on one side and onyx on the other with double-sided pierced earrings--one side green and the other black--when you wear them, one color will be towards the face and the other facing outward; necklace is about 16" long, longest drop is approximately 1-3/4" graduating to the smallest pendant at about 1-1/8"; each earring is about 1-1/2" long with posts for pierced ears; necklace is marked: "Sigi, TASCO, STERLING, (rest is obscured) and eagle mark with number "36" and design number "299"great patina, fine condition.

$675.00 (item #AB-X859) NEW!

Exceptional mid 20th century sterling and obsidian pin by Mexican master, Sigi Pineda; about 2-1/2" x 1-3/4"; marked: "Sigi, TASCO, STERLING, HECHO EN MEXICO, 220," and eagle mark with number "3"; a little roughness to the silver on the "points" of the shape and a little on one edge, otherwise fine condition.

$225.00 (item #X831)  

Sigi Pineda mixed metals and inlaid stone plaque (most likely alpaca and copper); about 19-3/4" x 8"; inlaid signature: "Sigi;" alpaca has some pitting and tarnish, slight oxidation to the copper and there is some roughness on the edges; what appears to be a lacquered coating has pealed just slightly on one corner; otherwise good condition--a wonderful work of art by Sigi Pineda

$1,575.00 (item #X755)

Sigi Pineda sterling cufflinks; each is about 5/8" diameter; marked: "Sigi, Tasco, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, 17," and eagle mark with number 3; great patina, fine condition.

Fine design and quality sterling cufflinks and matching tie tack by Sigi Pineda, c. 1950s; cufflinks are each about 1" x 3/4", tie tack is approximately 3/4" x 3/8"; marked: "Sigi, Tasco, HECHO EN MEXICO, STERLING" and eagle mark with number "36;" nice patina, fine condition.

To read a wonderful interview with Sigi Pineda by Sheila Pamfiloff and Javier (Javi) Olivares titled "Looking to the Future," go to http://www.modernsilver.com/sigi.html

SOLD (item #X754)

Biomorphic sterling pin by Sigi Pineda, c. 1950s; about 2-1/2" x 1"; marked: "Sigi, TAXCO, STERLING, HECHO EN MEXICO" and eagle with #36, also design number, probably "24"; light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$235.00 (item #X707)

Very pretty Mexican sterling earrings with pearls, possibly by Sigi Pineda; each is about 1-1/2" long; screwbacks; most likely 1950s; earrings are marked: "925" and illegible marks, screwbacks are marked "ALPACA;" one of the screwbacks is dented, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #X709)

Los Castillo small dish with charming figure of a bull, c. 1955; copper with brass and silver, c. 1950's; approximately 4-3/4" diameter; marked: "HANDWROUGHT, HECHO EN MEXICO, LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, 200;" patina shows some wear, otherwise good condition.

A very similar dish is shown on page 92 in Mexican Silver by Berk & Morrill.

$275.00 (item #X776)

Charming Los Castillo copper snail (perhaps a stamp holder) with brass antennae; about 3" long x 2" high; marked " LOS CASTILLO;" nice soft patina, fine condition.

$285.00 (item #X743)

$1,155.00 (item #X726)

Los Castillo hand wrought statue of the Virgin Mary; copper with copper with silver plate; about 10-1/2" high; marked on bottom: "LOS CASTILLO, HAND WROUGHT, TAXCO, MADE IN MEXICO, 400;" silver is oxidized and pitted as is the copper, but there are no dents.

$650.00 (item #X746)

Los Castillo stylized copper bird with three shallow bowls; about 12" x 11"; silver and inlaid stone eye; appears that there was silver plate in the bowls at one time, but it is mostly worn away; there are not dents in the piece, however and the copper is beautiful; marked: "METALES CASTILLO, LOS CASTILLO, HANDWROUGHT, 42."

SOLD (item #X731)

Great Los Castillo necklace in sterling silver and gold-washed silver with white quartz beads and carved or etched quartz pendant with pre-Columbian design; 20" chain, pendant is about 2" long; clasp is marked: "STERLING, LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO;" some loss to the gold wash, otherwise fine condition.

$925.00 (item #X584)

Circular married metals pin with entwined dancers by Los Castillo; copper, brass, and silver; about 1-7/8" diameter; marked: "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, HECHO EN MEXICO, 109" and eagle mark with illegible number; light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$125.00 (item #X507)

Elegant Salvador Teran sterling necklace; approximately 5-5/8 x 4-1/2"; marked: "Salvador, STERLING, MEXICO;" with eagle mark 36, 1, 161; nice patina; slight surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$665.00 (item #AB-X853) NEW!

Brass lidded box with stone tile mosaic by Salvador Teran, c. 1950s; about 4-3/8" high x 3-1/16" wide x 2-3/8" deep; brown tiles with golden flecks; interior and bottom are reddish brown (glaze or paint); marked: "Salvador, HANDWROUGHT, HECHO EN MEXICO, 424;" fine condition.

$725.00(item #X745)

A great early pair of sterling earrings by Mexican master Salvador Vaca Teran; each is approximately 1-1/2" long x 3/4" wide; screwbacks; one is marked: "Salvador (in script), SILVER, MEXICO," and the other is marked: "SILVER MEXICO, STERLING MEXICO;" fine condition with good patina.

$225.00 (item #X571)

Brass lidded box with stone tile mosaic by Salvador Teran, c. 1950s; about 4-3/8" high x 3-1/16" wide x 2-1/4" deep; soft blue-green stone; interior and bottom is lavender (glaze or paint); marked: "Salvador, HANDWROUGHT, HECHO EN MEXICO, 424;" fine condition.

$725.00 (item #X641)

Copper tray with stone tile mosaic by Salvador Teran, c. 1950s; beautiful deep reddish-brown patina; about 12-1/2" long x 6" wide; tiles are in fine condition; tray has a crack through the metal on one end (see larger photograph on html page); marked: "HANDWROUGHT, HECHO EN MEXICO, Salvado, 425."

$225.00 (item #X642)

Large copper tray / wall hanging with stone tile mosaic in the style of Salvador; red patina (probably painted); about 21" (including handle) x 7-1/2"; great scene of a seated couple--very colorful! A tiny bit of stone loss-overall fine condition; no marks.

$225.00 (item #X643)

Fred Davis sterling & onyx pin, c. 1930s; about 2-1/4" x 1-1/2"; marked with "FD" maker's mark; "SILVER, MEXICO;" some wear to the edges; otherwise fine condition.

 $725.00 (item #X717)

Exquisite hand-wrought sterling box with carved stone Aztec face, (I am unsure of the stone, but it is a soft blue and tan); circa 1930s; approximately 5-1/4" x 3-3/8" x 1-1/2" high; marked with conjoined "FD" mark and what appears to be "980;" a few very minor dents, otherwise fine condition.

$1,150.00 (item #X725)

Fred Davis handwrought miniature sterling box; approximately 1" x 3/4" x 1/2" high; marked with "FD (conjoined), 925;" top sits ever so slightly to one side; otherwise appears to be in original condition.

$225.00 (item #X779)

Rare handmade sterling, hinged bracelet by Fred Davis, ca. 1930s; beautiful cylindrical design; slightly over 7" long x 1-1/4" wide; marked with conjoined "FD ,SILVER, MEXICO;"  a few tiny indentations, otherwise fine condition.

Early Fred Davis sterling bracelet with turquoise; about 7" long x 1-3/4" wide; marked: "FD (conjoined, for Fred Davis), 925, SILVER, MEXICO;" turquoise shows age with a lovely blue-green color, a few of the silver balls have minor dents, otherwise fine condition.

$1,725.00 (item #X597)

Great quality bracelet by Isidro Garcia Pina, who called his taller "Maricela;" probably late 1950s; approximately 6-3/4" long x 1" wide (fits smaller wrist); marked: "MARICELA, TAXCO (in a circle), and 950;" nice patina; fine condition.

SOLD (item #X631)

A wonderful early design by Margot de Taxco of three horses; brooch, ca. late 1940s, early 1950s; approximately 2-1/8" x 1"; marked with the older style eagle stamp with number "16", STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, MARGOT DE TAXCO, 5160;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #X614)

Charming sterling pin by Margot de Taxco, grumpy little angel sitting on a rose playing a violin with a slightly bent bow; only about 1-1/2" x  1"; marked: "MARGOT DE TAXCO," what looks like "5168", and eagle mark with number "16"; fine condition.

Beautiful early Mexican sterling and onyx necklace in the style of Fred Davis or Hector Aguilar, about 1" wide x 18" long; makers marks are mostly illegible, but what can be read is: "HECHO EN MEXICO, 925;" great patina, fine condition.

$860.00 (item #X731)

Beautiful mid-20th century Mexican sterling bracelet and earrings set; bracelet is about 7" long x 7/8" wide; screwback earrings are each approximately 7/8" x 3/4"; each piece is marked: "RM, HECHO EN MEXICO, D.F.925"; some dents in the balls on the bracelet, otherwise fine condition with good patina.

(item #X734) SOLD

Charming Los Castanares sterling pin of a Mexican man with sombrero playing a guitar, c. 1950's; about 1-3/4" x 2"; marked: "LOS CASTANARES, 925, MEXICO;" safety catch is missing it's middle section, otherwise fine condition.

$225.00 (item #X775)

Beautiful, classic 1950's Mexican sterling and onyx necklace; larger pendants are each about 1-1/4" x 1-3/8"; entire necklace is approximately 20" long; marked on clasp "JE, HECHO EN MEXICO, 925;" clasp is slightly bent but still works fine, some loss of patina, otherwise fine condition.

$575.00 (item #X777)

Classic sterling bracelet by Los Ballesteros; designed like a cuff but hinged in the back; inside diameter approximately 2-1/2", band tapers from about 2" in the front to 3/4" in the back; marked with Los Ballesteros double B makers mark, HECHO EN MEXICO, MM-34, 925;" also inscribed "The Light, the Heat in Your Eyes, Love... Rick, 5-87" and "D.R.C.;" some light wear, otherwise fine condition.

$265.00 (item #X782)

Wonderful design Mexican Sterling pin/pendent, c. 1950s; approximately 2-5/8" x 1-1/2"; marked: "M R, STERLING, 925, TAXCO, MEX," and eagle with #3; nice old patina, some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$175.00 (item #X713)

Unusual and interesting design large sterling Mexican hinged bangle, c. 1986; about 1-1/8" wide x 3/4" thick (at the corners); marked: "TA-19" and inscribed: "1986" and illegible initials; some light scratches and a couple very small dents, otherwise good condition.

$450.00  (item #X715)

Whimsical, 3 dimensional Mexican crab bowl; copper, brass, silver plate, and inlaid abalone shell; approximately 10" x 6" x 1" high; marked: "F.C.S., COBRE, MEXICO;" some loss to the silver plating, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #X702)

Mexican sterling Aztec brooch with exceptional carved face; absolutely beautiful stone, probably azure malachite; about 3-1/4" x 1-1/2"; marked: "MEXICO, STERLING, TAXCO, 925," and eagle stamp with #3; fine condition.

$225.00 (item #X704)

Exceptionally beautiful modernist design--sterling necklace with twenty-five undulating pendants, each with a prong-set blue stone (either lapis or sodalite), longest pendant is about 2-1/4" and shortest is 1"; about 15" long overall; marked: "925, MEXICO, STERLING;" fine condition.

Great, early pre-Columbian style rooster in 980 silver by Artemio Navarret; about 2-3/8" x 1-3/4"; marked with Navarret's hallmark: "AN (conjoined), 980;" fine condition.

$180.00 (item #X625)

Wonderful Ledesma sterling necklace with what appears to be Mexican Jade; approximately 17"; marked: "LEDESMA, FS, MEXICO, TAXCO, 925, 215," and an eagle mark with a number 3; light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$560.00 (item #AB-X853) NEW!

Mexican handmade sterling bangle in an ovoid, twisted design; about 3/4" at the widest section; inside diameter approximately 2-1/2"; fine condition; marked: "MEXICO, TM-81, 925, and  JVC."

$215.00 (item #X555)

Great looking bracelet of linked brass and copper disks by Maya, Mexico; approximately 7" long x 2-1/8" wide; marked: "MAYA, MEXICO;" some light surface wear; otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #X526)

Huge handmade brass pendant and chain; Three stones including turquoise, tiger's eye and a blue-green stone; pendant is approximately 3" x 3", chain is about 28" long; piece is marked "HECHO EN MEXICO, and L.B.;" fine condition

$235.00 (item #X627)

Vintage Mexican sterling pin; 980 silver; approximately 2-1/4" x 1-1/2"; original C-catch; marked: "TAXCO, 980;" nice old patina with oxidation on the front (piece may have had some type of inlay at one time); reverse has a copper-colored stain.

$185.00 (item #X607)

Great older Mexican pin in the pre-Columbian jaguar-serpent motif; sterling with stone (I'm unsure of the type of stone--black with streaks of green); approximately 3" long x 1-3/4" wide; marked with overlapping letters (see larger photo), "TAXCO, 925, 189;" safety catch has been added with lead solder and there is a tiny splash of copper upper right, otherwise fine condition.

$325.00 (item #X567)

Great looking Mexican mixed metals bolo; double-headed serpent design; silver, copper, brass and turquoise; about 39" overall braided leather cord with silver tips; slide is marked: "METALES, TAXCO, SH, HECHO EN MEXICO," and eagle mark with number "3;" cord shows some wear; slide is in fine condition with great patina.

$295.00 (item #X473)

Highly sculptural constructivist sterling handmade pin; about 3" long x 1-1/2" high x 3/4" deep; marked: "MEXICO, 925, STERLING, GC-01, GERROBLANCO" and illegible script signature, some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$225.00 (item #X627)

Great early handmade sterling Mexican necklace; exceptional quality; weighs about 5 ounces; approximately 16 1/2" long x 5/8" wide with ingenious clasp; marked: "MM, STERLING MEXICO, TAX, 980," and eagle marked with number "3"; nice patina, fine condition.

SOLD (item #X606)

Great older Mexican sterling swan pin with onyx eye; about 2" x 3-1/2"; marked: "STERLING, MEXICO;" fine condition.

Intricate, early Mexican sterling pin with wonderful carved green stone and filigreed bezel; about 2-11/4" square; marked; "SILVER, MEXICO;" nice patina, fine condition.

$250.00 (item #X619)

Sterling belt buckle with pre-Columbian bird design; heavy and substantial; about 2-3/4" x 2-1/4"; marked; "MOTA, TASCO, MEXICO, 0925," and eagle stamp with illegible number; shows substantial surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$350.00  (item #X573)

Early Mexican circular brooch with pre-Columbian design; approximately 1-3/4" diameter; marked: "TAXCO, 980;" C-catch has been neatly replaced with a safety catch; excellent condition, great patina.

$175.00 (item #X392)

Hector Aguilar signed Campeche chair;  great condition.

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