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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

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)

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 includea 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 silver pin by Coro; Hector Aguilar floral design, ca. 1940s; about 3-1/2" x 2-1/2"; marked: "Coro, MADE IN MEXICO, SILVER;" some light surface wear and stubborn tarnish; otherwise fine condition.

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)

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.

$450.50  (item #X718)

Ebony sterling silver dot cuff by Sucesores de William Spratling; inside diameter approximately 2-3/8", opening is about 1-1/2", cuff tapers from 1-1/2" wide in the center to approximately 1" at the ends; this is a truly classic and beautiful Spratling design; marked with Spratling WS script mark surrounded by "WILLIAM SPRATLING, TAXCO, MEXICO, TS 24;" some light surface, wear otherwise fine condition.

$875.00 (item #X766)

Beautiful small sterling and wood ladle by William Spratling, c. 1940s; about 7" long; silver is heavy with obvious hammer marks in the bowl; marked with "WS" print mark, "SPRATLING, MADE IN MEXICO" and "SPRATLING SILVER"; wooden handle has been broken and repaired (see photo on html page) and silver shows some wear but is in fine condition overall.

$225.00 (item #X753)

William Spratling large tin tray centered with a copper star, c. 1930s; about 17-7/8" x 14"; marked with "WS" TAXCO, MEXICO;" very oxidized and one point of the star is missing.

$1,220.00 (item #X756)

William Spratling sterling bracelet, c. 1960's; excellent design; approximately 7" long x 1" wide; marked with William Spratling WS script signature, "925, TAXCO, WILLIAM SPRATLING, MEXICO" and eagle with number "30;" beautiful soft patina, fine condition.

SOLD (item #X764)

A wonderful pair of William Spratling sterling and azure-malachite cufflinks, c. 1960s; each is approximately 1" diameter; marked with from his "Dancer" set; each is about 1-1/2" x 1"; marked with William Spratling WS script signature, "925, TAXCO, WILLIAM SPRATLING, MEXICO, and eagle mark; one of the backs is slightly bent (though it still works), otherwise fine condition.

$445.00 (item #X750)

1950s William Spratling silver and onyx earrings from his "Dancer" set; each is about 1-1/2" x 1"; marked with "WS" script mark and "925;" fine condition.

$1,150.00 (item #X751)

Modernist sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, c mid 1950s, early 1960s; about 5-1/4" square x 2-1/4" high; marked with William Spratling's "WS" script mark and "925" surrounded by "WILLIAM SPRATLING, TAXCO, MEXICO," and eagle stamp with number "30;" some light scratches and stubborn tarnish as sell as one tiny dent on an edge, a small dent on the bottom by one of the feet and some very light curved indentations inside the bowl--probably made from the bowl of a spoon touching the silver; otherwise fine condition.

$1,225.00 (item #X741)

Large, early sterling salad fork, ca. 1940s, by William Spratling; almost 13" long; inside of fork has a beautifully hammered surface; piece is marked "SPRATLING, STERLING;" shows wear, there are some scratches on the inside of the fork, one small semicircular deep scratch (that does not go all the way through) on one edge; wood is slightly dry, but otherwise fine.

$655.00 (item #X632)

Wonderful early hand-wrought William Spratling 980 sterling shell bowl; the evidence of hammer marks makes this bowl especially beautiful as does the deep repoussé work; approximately 5-3/8" diameter x 1-7/8" high; marked with Spratling's 1940's WS stamp in a circle and "980;" exceptionally lovely patina; three balled feet have some slight indentations, otherwise fine condition.

$1,750.00 (item #X742)

Beautiful, rare and early sterling & amethyst earrings by William Spratling; screw backs; each is about 5/8"; marked with eagle stamp with number "30"; lovely patina, fine condition.

SOLD (item #X738)

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)

Beautiful sterling necklace by William Spratling; c. 1950s; about 17-1/2" long; marked with "WS" script mark and eagle stamp with number "30"; fine condition.

Beautiful sterling and onyx necklace designed in the style of William Spratling's needle necklaces of the 1950s; about 21-1/2" long overall; longest "needle is 3-1/2" long, shortest is 1-1/8"; marked: "TM-25, AMF, TAXCO, MEXICO, 925; excellent condition.

$725.00 (item #X412)HOLD

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)

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)

Vintage 970 sterling bracelet by Antonio Pineda; this is another classic Pineda design; approximately 7-1/2" long by 3/4" wide; marked: "TAXCO, STERLING, 970, ZZ," Antonio crown stamp, and eagle mark stamp; very light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$1,435.00 (item #X763)

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)

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.

$3,200.00  (item #X716)HOLD

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.

$475.00  (item #X714)

Antonio Pineda sterling link bracelet; ca. 1950's; approximately 7" long x 3/4" wide; marked with Antonio crown stamp, "970, STERLING, TAXCO," and eagle mark; very fine condition.

$975.00 (item #X608)

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)

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.

$225.00 (item #X754)

Early Sigi Pineda sterling bracelet with iridescent blue pearl; designed so that it hangs down over the hand; hinged at the back to make it easy to put on; inside diameter about 2" (this bracelet works best on a fairly small wrist); marked: "Sigi, TASCO, STERLING, HECHO EN MEXICO, STERLING, 309," and eagle mark with what looks like "35;" shows some general surface wear; otherwise 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

$660.00 (item #X627)

A great early pair of earrings by Sigi; combination clip-screwbacks; each earring is about 1-4/16" x 5/8" ; marked: "SIGI, TASCO," and eagle mark; fine condition.

SOLD (item #X496)

Sigi Pineda brass box with sterling and azur-malachite; beautiful rosewood interior; approximately 5" x 3-7/8" x 1-5/8" high; marked: "Sigi, TASCO;" on bottom and inside cover; some wear but overall very fine condition, unpolished patina.

SOLD (item #X739)

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.

$175.00 (item #X709)

Los Castillo mixed metals box; wonderful inlaid design with azure-malachite, copper and silver; I am unsure of the metal of the box--may be an alloy of some type (I have not polished it except slightly with a silver cloth); about 8-1/4" x 4-1/4" x 1" high; beautiful rosewood interior and copper feet; marked: "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, HECHO EN MEXICO, 277;" fine condition.

$875.00 (item #X644)

Exquisite metal box by Los Castillo; I am unsure of the metal, probably plated copper; gorgeous inlaid stone top with what looks like lapis, malachite and azure-malachite; rose wood interior; probably circa 1950's; approximately 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"x 1-3/16" high; some wear to the metal, stone top has a lovely soft look and feel to it; marked: "LOS CASTILLO, HECHO EN MEXICO."

SOLD (item #X646)

A decorator's dream! Wonderful Los Castillo square footed bowl; silver on copper with inlaid stone; unusual and interesting scalloped design; aged-looking patina, interior highly oxidized with shades of moss green and brick red; bottom is also highly oxidized; approximately 12" square x 2-1'2" high; marked: "TA-O1, LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO PLATEADO, HECHO, MEXICO and illegible number.

$415.00 (item #X647)

Interesting plaque of the Lord's Supper by Los Castillo, wooden background with copper figures with silver heads, brass chalice and copper ball (for bread); the band around the front rectangular piece of wood may be silver also; a few dips in the wood and a chip on the top edge of the outer rectangle and chips to the edges of the same, all the metals are oxidized, otherwise, OK; label on reverse reads: "Los Castillo, PLATEROS DE TAXCO, TALLERES EN TAXCO TEL. 2.00.52; AMBRERES 41, TELS: 511.81.98., MEXICO.D.F., 525.70.09."

$925.00 (item #X748)

Los Castillo copper and brass pitcher with carved stone frog and inlaid stone frogs with silver eyes around the bulbous part of the pitcher; about 9-1/2" high x 6" diameter; marked: "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, HECHO EN MEXICO, HANDWROUGHT, 48;" lots of oxidation and pitting to the surface as well as scratches and wear, but no major dents.

$995.00 (item #X749)

Los Castillo duck bowl; appears to be silver plated copper; about 8-1/2" x 5" x 1-3/4" high; stone eye with silver bezel; most of the plating is gone to the top of the piece and it is severely oxidized, red beak may be oxidized copper; no dents, however and it the piece has a wonderful folk art quality; marked: "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, HECHO EN MEXICO, PLATEADO, TA-02; 300;"

SOLD (item #X740)

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)

Great handwrought sterling long spoon, with copper wire and amethyst; about 14-1/2" long; marked: "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO" and eagle stamp with number "15"; nice patina, fine condition.

$295.00 (item #X724)

Sterling and red feather Pluma Azteca cufflinks by Los Castillo, c. 1960s; each disk is about 1" diameter; marked: "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, PLUMA AZTECA, 22" and eagle stamp that appears to be #15;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #X729)

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."

$225.00 (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)

Wonderful, early Los Castillo sterling fish pendant; probably c. 1940s; about 3" x 1-1/8"; marked: "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, 112"; nice patina, fine condition.

$375.00 (item #X703)

Beautiful Los Castillo mixed metals and inlaid stone box illustrating chess pieces; copper, silver and other white metal of which I am unsure and rosewood interior; about 7-3/4" x 4-1/4" x 1-1/8" high; marked: "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, HAND WROUGHT;" some wear to the bottom of the box and some of the metal is oxidized, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #X67)

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.

$295.00 (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)

Great vintage sterling bracelet and earrings by Victoria of Taxco, c. 1940s; bracelet is approximately 7-1/4" long (closed) and about 3/4" wide; screwback earrings are about 1/2" square; bracelet is marked: "VICTORIA, MEXICO, TAXCO, STERLING, 53" and eagle mark with number "12"; earrings are marked in the same manner; all is in fine condition.

$650.00 (item #X733)

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)

Copper and sterling small bowl by Victoria of Taxco; about 4-1/4" square x 5/8" high; marked: "465, VICTORIA, MEXICO, TAXCO;" surface is oxidized and reverse had a copper-colored coating that is partially worn off and edges are somewhat irregular, otherwise good handmade quality and condition.

$225.00 (item #X728)

Charming hand-wrought sterling "Taxco" spoon by Victoria (Ana Nunez Brilanti); c. 1950s; great quality silver work; with donkey and scene of Taxco; 4-1/4" long; marked on reverse: "VICTORIA, MEXICO, TAXCO, 267," and eagle mark with number "12;" excellent condition.

$95.00 (item #X425)

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)

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)

Maricela sterling spiral brooches, c. 1950s; each about 1-1/2" diameter; both have safety catches; each is marked: "Maricela (in script), 925, TASCO, STERLING, HECHO EN MEXICO," and eagle stamp with number "3;" light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$225.00 pair or $125.00 each (item #X482)

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)

Early Mexican sterling bar pin in the shape of an arrow; about 2-1/4" x 1/2"; marked: "MEXICO, SILVER, TAXCO;" nice old patina, fine condition..

$125.00 (item #X732)

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.

$325.00 (item #X734)

Gorgeous early Mexican sterling bracelet with 24 amethyst cabochons, probably c. 1930's-40's; approximately 7-1/2" long by 2" wide; marked: "SILVER, MADE IN MEXICO;" great patina, fine condition.

SOLD (item #X735)

Great looking mid 20th century Mexican sterling earrings and bracelet in leaf motif; bracelet is about 7" long x 3/4" wide; screwback-type earrings are approximately 1-1/4" x 1/2"; bracelet and earrings (though a perfect match) are by different designers; bracelet is marked "AP" surrounded by "STERLING, TAXCO, 925;" earrings are marked: "BETO, MEXICO, TAXCO, 925;" all are in fine condition with good patina.

$350.00 set (item #X771)

Gorgeous, heavy Mexican sterling bracelet with seven beautiful Mexican opals; about 7" long x 3/4" wide; marked: "STERLING, 925, MEXICO;" some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$850.00 (item #X737)

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)

Finely crafted, weighty and bold sterling necklace with design similarities to Antonio Pineda; 20" long x 3/4" wide; marked: "TA-79, MEXICO, 925;" fine condition.

$550.00 (item #X723)

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.

$395.00 (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.

SOLD (item #X704)

Mexican sterling ring with wide band; great design with cross and circle motif; about size 6; band is approximately 1/2 wide; marked: "MEXICO, STERLING, TAXCO, MEX, 925, AL" and eagle mark with #3; nice patina, fine condition.

$150.00 (item #X705)

Mexican mixed metals earrings in silver, copper and brass; screwbacks; c.1950s; each is approximately 2" long; marked: "J.S.C., 925, CUERNAVACA, MEXICO;" fine condition.

$125.00 (item #X708)

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 sterling owl pin by Enrique Ledesma; probably ca. 1950s-60s; about 2-3/4" x 1-1/4"; marked: "LEDESMA, 18, HECHO EN MEXICO, 925, TAXCO," and eagle mark with number "3;" owl figure is attached in only two places so it has some movement; slight bend to he silver (that may be original) where it comes around the body of the owl; silver shows some surface wear; otherwise fine condition.

$175.00 (item #X596)

Rosewood cuff with silver dots; lovely soft surface; band is about 1" wide; inside diameter approximately 2-1/4"; fine condition.

Large, early Mexican sterling and green onyx bird pin; probably ca. 1940s; great handmade quality; about 3" x 2-1/4"; marked "MEXICO SILVER;" has a little damage to the silver at the top (shows mostly on reverse) and the safety catch is missing the moving section so functions as a C-catch; otherwise fine condition.

$175.00 (item #X554)

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.

$350.00 (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.

$350.00 (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)

Wonderful early 980 sterling pre-Columbian eagle pin by Rafael Melendez (c. late 1930s - 40s); great weight and quality; about 2" x 1-1/2"; marked with "RM" (conjoined, in circle). TAXCO, 980; fine condition.

$250.00 (item X652)

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.

$350.00 (item #X473)

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)

Handmade sterling cuff with inlaid rosewood and silver; approximately 1-1/4" wide; inside diameter about 2-1/4"; marked: "MEXICO, 925;" fine condition.        

Sterling with abalone inlay bolo by Rancho Alegre with initial "S"; bolo is about 1-3/4" x 1"; woven cloth cord is approximately 38" overall and has sterling tips; marked: "RANCHO ALEGRE, STERLING, TAXCO, 925;" a few cracks in the abalone and silver shows light wear; otherwise good condition.

$150.00 (item #X612)

Substantial Mexican sterling link bracelet with beautiful oval green stone cabochons; about 7-1/8" long x 1" wide, stones sit up about 3/8"; marked "SILVER, MEXICO;" one slight indentation on top, otherwise fine condition.

$155.00 (item #X609)

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.

$250.00 (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)

Beautifully made sterling and carved Mexican jade bracelet; approximately 7" long x 1-1/2" wide; marks have been scratched out so are illegible; otherwise excellent condition.

SOLD (item #X395)

Pretty, three dimensional Mexican sterling pin with amethyst; c. 1950s-60s; about 2-1/2" x 1-3/4"; marked with conjoined "SM" stamp, "HECHO EN MEXICO, TAXCO, 925" and eagle mark with number"3;" fine condition.

$150.00 (item #X471)

Wonderful, handmade early sterling belt buckle by Frank Patania; about 2-3/4" x 2-1/2"; marked with Frank Patania's "FP" hallmark and eagle; great patina, light surface wear, fine condition.

Please see "Patania: 70 years of Excellence," Part I and II, by Shari Watson Miller 
http://www.modernsilver.com/patania.htm

SOLD (item #X727)

Great handmade Navajo sterling cuff with turquoise, c. pre-1940s, probably coin silver; band tapers from 1-1/4" wide to 3/4" wide; inside diameter about 2-3/4"; opening is approximately 1-3/4"; no marks; great patina; fine condition.

$325.00 (item #N040)

Handmade sterling cuff, possibly Native American; sterling with what I believe are faux stones--turquoise and opal; applied decoration and texture; fine condition; marked "IJS, STERLING."

$165.00 (item #N043)

Modernist sterling cuff with pink mother-of-pearl by Navajo silversmith Chester Nez; band is about 1-1/8" wide; large peaked section sits up about 1" from the wrist; inside diameter about 2-1/8"; shows surface wear; otherwise fine condition; marked: "C/J NEZ, STERLING."

$185.00 (item #N030)

Large, handmade sterling belt buckle with bezel set turquoise; about 4-1/8" x 2-1/4"; marked with what appears to be "Lori Cas;" Sterling;" a little roughness around the edges (may be original), otherwise fine condition.

Beautifully designed and handmade sterling bolo with large bezel set turquoise and coral; leather cord with tooled sterling tips; bolo is approximately 2-5/8" x 2-1/8" and is marked: "STERLING;" finding for the bolo is marked: "BENNETT, PAT. PEND."; leather cord is about 38" long overall; fine condition.

Native American Heishi necklace of strung coral beads and interspersed with brass beads; beautiful inlaid stone pendant; necklace is approximately 17" overall, pendant is about 2-1/2" long; fine condition.

$235.00 (item #N093)

Beautiful hand-tooled Native American sterling buckle with gorgeous natural turquoise; approximately 2" x 1-1/2"; marked "M C;" great patina, fine condition.

SOLD (item #N089)

Exceptional, large hand hammered and tooled sterling Native American buckle with sixteen beautiful bezel set spider web turquoise stones; buckle is approximately 3-1/2" x 3"; inscribed on reverse: "XMZR;" fine condition; great patina.

$450.00 (item #N090)

Unusually interesting Native American breast plate; Thunderbird design with stamping and applied coyote; small turquoise cabochon; leather cord with beautiful, silver beads of various sizes and styles; plate is about 3-1/2" x 4"; beaded leather cord is approximately 30" overall; marked "CB" on reverse; nice patina; fine condition.

Great design Native American ring; tooled sterling bezel  surrounds a beautifully patinated open area with inset turquoise and silver balls; ring is about size 6-1/2; top oval section is approximately 2-1/2" x 3/4"; no marks, fine condition.

Lovely handmade sterling and mother-of-pearl ring by Zuni artist, Julie O. Lahi; probably c. 1970s; about size 5-3/4; top measures approximately 1-1/2" x 7/8"; marked: "JULIE O. LAHI;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #N055)

Great Native American sterling cuff with malachite and what appears to be channel set tortoise shell (not certain); probably by Navajo silversmith Kirk Arviso; approximately 1" wide, stone sits up about 1/2" above the band, inside diameter approximately 2-1/2", opening is about 1" wide; fine condition; marked "KA."

SOLD (item #N044)

Great looking artist made pin with a mark that I've not been able to attribute; sterling and spotted stone with a small gold disk; 2-1/2" x slightly over 2"; marked with what looks like "CFZ" and asterisk mark and tent shape; fine condition.

Early Navajo sterling ring with an exceptional oval turquoise; about size 8; turquoise is approximately 1-1/2" long; fine condition.

SOLD (item #N0102)

The following pieces by Peruvian jeweler Graziella Laffi are mostly from one collection. This jewelry is a unique combination of modern and pre-Columbian design. Some of the pieces appear to be have been made early in Laffi's career--they have the soft patina of age and carry the indelible marks of hand craftsmanship.

On page 363, in the 1997 book  The Silver and Silversmiths of Peru – Patronato Plata Del Peru, Edited by Jose Torres De La Pina & Victoria Mujiea is the following information regarding Graziella Laffi:

Very rare hammered sterling ring with applied sterling bird by Graziella Laffi; about size 5 (can be adjusted) slightly; top is about 1-1/2" wide; marked: "PERU, G. LAFFI, 925"; fine condition.

$325.00 (item #PR009)

Sterling hand-made fish pin by Graziella Laffi; great three dimensional quality, approximately 2-1/2" x 1/2"; marked "PERU, G. LAFFI, 925;" great patina, fine condition.

$175.00 (PR029)

Large sterling Peruvian eagle pin by Laffi with deep blue enamel eye and oxidation on breast; great 3-dimensional quality; a full 3-1/4" across x 2" high; marked: "PERU, G LAFFI, 925;" fine condition.

$375.00 (item #PR013)

Stunning, large pre-Columbian sterling and enamel bird pin by Laffi; beautiful mottled blue, white, green and red enamels; approximately 2-1/4" x 2-1/4"; marked: "PERU, G LAFFI, 925;" fine condition.

$275.00 (item #PR020)

Great, pre-Columbian design hammered sterling buckle by Graziella Laffi; about 2-1/4" x 1-1/8" x 1/4" deep, marked: "PERU, G. LAFFI, 925"; fine condition.

$180.00 (item #PR022)

Sterling pre-Columbian, cubist design pin by Graziella Laffi; approximately 3" long by 1-1/2" wide; applied, tooled decoration; marked: "G. LAFFI, 925;" fine condition.

$145.00 (item #PR011)

Wonderful, large sterling and enamel anthropomorphic pin by Laffi; approximately 1-3/4" x 1-1/4"; beautiful red, green and blue mottled enamel; a few minor surface scratches, otherwise fine condition; marked: "PERU, G. LAFFI, 925."

$315.00 (item #PR021)

Hand-hammered sterling cufflinks and tie bar by Grarziella Laffi with applied Mayan figures; tie bar is about 2" long x 1-1/4" high, cufflinks are approximately 1-3/8" x 1"; each is marked "PERU, LAFFI, 925;" fine condition.

 SOLD (item #PR024)

Hand-hammered sterling clip earrings by Graziella Laffi with applied Mayan figures; approximately 1-3/8" x 1"; one clip is marked "PERU, 925, LAFFI, ;" fine condition.

 $135.00 (item #PR025)

Sterling pre-Columbian design hummingbird pin with inlaid stone (or enamel) by Graziella Laffi; approximately 2-1/8" x 1-3/8"; marked "PERU,  G. LAFFI, 925," fine condition.

 $185.00 (item #PR026)

Sterling pre-Columbian design pendant with inlaid stone by Graziella Laffi; with hinged bail; approximately 2-1/8" diameter; marked "PERU, LAFFI, 925," fine condition.

 $105.00 (item #PR027)

Sterling pre-Columbian design pin by Graziella Laffi; approximately 1-1/2" X 1-1/2"; marked "PERU, G. LAFFI, 925," fine condition.

 $165.00 (item #PR027)

Hand-hammered copper bowl by Graziella Laffi; interior has green and gold enamels and an applied sterling silver pre-Columbian-design bird; about  4" diameter x 1-1/2" high, good weight; some wear to the enamel--one small chip and a few scratches; bird is signed: "PERU, G. LAFFI, 925."