HECTOR AGUILAR

BROOCH, c. 1945, Wonderful Flower with Stamen and Leaf Design. Handmade. Featured in the Book, 'Silver Masters of Mexico', by Penny Morrill, pg. 91. Very Good Condition. Measures 2-3/4" x 1-3/4". #1853,

MANUEL ALTAMIRANO

BRACELET, Pre-eagle. This Hector Aguilar design by Valentin Vidaurreta was made by Manuel Altamirano. Sr. Altamirano was given permission by Hector Aguilar to issue this design under his own name. Manuel Altamirano, a master silversmith, worked for Valentin Vidaurretta, Hector Aguilar, and Ana Brilanti (Victoria).  Examples of this line can be seen in "Silver Masters", page 198, by Penny Morrill. Also, Christie Romero's 'Warman's Jewelry', page 229. Signed M. Altamirano, Taxco, Mex. 925, with no eagle. Measures approx. 6" x 1-3/4". Very Good Condition. #2406

ANTONIO PINEDA

DRESS CLIP, A Large Bezel Set Amethyst Cabochon takes first notice, but the intricate handmade wire work, the hand applied ball work, and the cascabeles are significant moments from Antonio's Early Works. Signed with the Early 'AP, TAXCO, 980'. Measures 2-1/2" x 1-3/8". Very Good Condition. #2367

LOS CASTILLO

BRACELET, 1940s pre-Eagle. Early design with domes, hand made wire linear design. This design can be seen in "Mexican Silver", by Penny Morrill and Carol Berk, pg. 80, with blue glass cabochons. Marked in the old linear Los Castillo mark. Design #222. Measures 7-3/4" x 1-1/4". Excellent Condition. #2405

LOS CASTILLO

BRACELET, 1940s pre-Eagle. Rare Dragons in repousse''. Marvelous detail in the texturing of the scales and flames. Fierce expression on the faces. This design is highlighted  by a pin on pg. 168 of 'Silver Masters' by Penny Morrill. Marked in linear block letters, Los Castillo Taxco on an applied rectangle plaque and Sterling Made in Mexico, design number #291 on a separate plaque.  Measures 6-1/2" x 2-1/4". This is a snug fit. Very Good Condition. Nice old patina. #2488

LOS CASTILLO

BRACELET, Late 1940's. Lovely Old Castillo Cuff Style Bracelet. Interwoven Linear Circular Design with Niello Highlights references Ancient Motifs. Marked Los Castillo Taxco in a Circle, Sterling Made in Mexico, (early design #) 110A, in a circle. Eagle Mark #15.  Measures 7-1/4" x 1-5/8" in the front. #2096

LOS CASTILLO

BRACELET, 1940s pre-Eagle. Lovely old linear design cuff style bracelet. The design has a flowing rhythm and has been visited in a variety of motifs for bracelets and necklaces. See necklace below, item #2477. Marked in the old linear Los Castillo mark. Design #260. Measures 2" in the front. Fits wrists up to 6-7/8".  Very Good Condition. #2572

LOS CASTILLO

BRACELET, c.1940s pre-Eagle. Griffins. Very bold design with  mythological beasts resting in stylized brush. Very weighty hinge style cuff. Signed with the linear 980, Los Castillo pre-eagle mark,  Taxco, Made in Mexico, design #354 Measures approx. 6" x 2" Very Good Condition. #2650

LOS CASTILLO

BRACELET, Late 1940s to Early 1950s, Eagle #15. A Bold and Dramatic Early Design. Extra Large Curls and Graduated Dots in Repousse' dominate the Front portion of this Very early Hand Made Bracelet. Marked Los Castillo in linear block, design #250.  Measures 6-5/8" around. Front measures. 2-1/8"". Very Good Condition. #2046 Illustrated in 'Old Jewelry-6th ed.', pg. 448, C. Jeanenne Bell, Krause Pub.

LOS CASTILLO

BRACELET, 1940s,pre-Eagle, Joined spiraling wires, thick and heavy . Very early design. Old linear signature, signed Los Castillo, design # 449. Measures 6-3/4" x 1-3/8". Hook closure. Very Good Condition.   #2622

LOS CASTILLO

BRACELET, 1940s pre-Eagle. This is a favored Taxco design and the cabochons have been presented in a variety of materials; stones, glass, and metals. However, it is rare to see it in Carnelian stones. Marked in the old linear Los Castillo mark, design #595.  Measures 7" x 7/8". Very Good Condition. #2440,

LOS CASTILLO

BROOCH/PENDANT. This Jorge (Chato) Castillo design won First Prize in the 1955, Taxco Silver Fair. A watercolor, produced by the famed artist Rufino Tamayo, was presented to Los Castillo honoring the occasion. The watercolor incorporated the brooch as the head of the Parrot. Marked, Metales Castillo, # 63. Old version. Measures 1-1/2". Very Good Condition. #2425 AWARD

LOS CASTILLO

BROOCH, pre-Eagle c.1940s. Large and Wonderful Fantasy Flower design in high relief with delicate curls and stamen. Marked with the old  pre-eagle linear mark, design #703 LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, Measures 3" and approx. 2" across. Very Good Condition with a nice even Patina. #2701

LOS CASTILLO

BROOCH/PENDANT, 1940s design, pre-Eagle. Exceptional detail with Double Swans swimming in a pond; one of Los Castillo's most sought after designs. There are two loops on the back of the heads to attach an optional chain.   Old linear Los Castillo Mark. Measures a Large 2-3/4" x 2-3/4". Very Good Condition with a lovely patina. #2455

LOS CASTILLO

BROOCH, c. 1940s pre-Eagle. Very Early Hand Made Galloping Horse with a Wonderful Flower Garland Accent; a beautifully artistic work. Marked in block letters Los Castillo  in an applied circle, design #667. Measures a Large 4" x 3". Very Good Condition. #2207

LOS CASTILLO

LOCKET PIN, pre-Eagle. Wings with Nature references. Handmade in Repousse''  with a Locket suspended from the Wings. Nice old Patina. Circular Mark with Design #293. Measures 3 3/4" x 2 1/2". Very Good Condition.   #1992,

LOS CASTILLO

NECKLACE, 1940s pre-Eagle. Rare Dragons in repousse''. Marvelous detail in the texturing of the scales and flames. Fierce expression on the faces. This design is highlighted  by a pin on pg. 168 of 'Silver Masters' by Penny Morrill. Marked in linear block letters, Los Castillo Taxco on an applied rectangle plaque and Sterling Made in Mexico, design number #291 on a separate plaque.  Measures 6-1/2" x 2-1/4". This is a snug fit. Very Good Condition. Nice old patina. #2487 RETIRED TO PRIVATE COLLECTION

LOS CASTILLO

NECKLACE c.1940s, pre-Eagle. Lovely Old Castillo handmade Necklace with large Amethyst stones accented with Niello in Silver Wing Feather forms. Marked Made in Mexico, design #408, Sterling, and the older linear Los Castillo Taxco mark. Measures 14" x 1-3/8". This necklace can be extended without hurting the design by adding an inch or two of sterling chain to the hook and chain closure. Very Good Condition with a lovely Patina. #2420

PEDRO CASTILLO

BRACELET, c.1940s, pre-Eagle.  Domes, dots, and curvi-linear forms mark this elegant design, accented with oxidization. Marked with the  intertwined PC, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico in a circle, 925. Measures 7" x 1" Very Good Condition with a lovely Patina. #2769

PEDRO CASTILLO

BRACELET, c.1940s, pre-Eagle. Lovely Old Heavy Hinged Plaque Style Bracelet with stylized pre-Columbian figures, highlighted by a niello background. This bracelet is feature on page 227 in Christie Romero's book, "Warman's Jewelry, 3rd edition." Marked with the  intertwined PC, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico, (in a circle), design #103, Sterling. Measures 7" x 1-3/4". Very Good Condition. #2452

LOS CASTILLO

SALVADOR TERAN, ANGELS, CANDLE HOLDERS,  A Special Museum Quality Vintage Artistic Rendition, in Heavily Weighted Copper. Marked: In a Circle, "Cobre Artistico, Made in Mexico,  CA (in script) Taxco, Los Castillo Handwrought." Don Antonio told me that this set was designed in the late 1940's by his cousin, Salvador Teran, who did most of the Cobre Artistico designs. Production of the Cobre Artistico line stopped in 1955. Measures 7-1/2".  Very Good Condition. #1222.  RETIRED TO PRIVATE COLLECTION

FREDERICK DAVIS

BUTTERFLY BROOCH, Lovely Old Handmade Sterling Butterfly with incised Wing and Body Details, Decorated with Round Domes. This Classic Davis work is pictured on the Dedication Page vi of 'Mexican Silver' by Morrill & Berk. Marked 'FD Silver Mexico', Measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/8". Very Good Condition. #1989 Illustrated in 'Old Jewelry-6th ed.', pg. 450, C. Jeanenne Bell, Krause Pub.

FIDEL FIGUEROA

WATERCOLOR, HOUSES AND STREETS of TAXCO, This Watercolor was created by the Famous Taxco born Artist, who restored the Casa Figueroa, which housed his Studio. Charming Scene of Old Taxco with  People going about their everyday Lives. Beautiful Colors. His works and a short Biography are featured in the book, "Taxco The Enchanted Hill Town", by Leslie C. de Figueroa. Measures  7-3/4" x 10".  Painting is in Excellent Condition. #1923

FIDEL FIGUEROA

WATERCOLOR,  SANTA PRISCA CHURCH of TAXCO.  Watercolor by the Famous Taxco born Artist, who restored the Casa Figueroa, which housed  his studio. Article and Buisness Card Attached to the Back. His works and a short Biography are featured in the book, "Taxco The Enchanted Hill Town", by Leslie C. de Figueroa. Measures  9-3/4'' x 7-3/16" from the inside mat. Very Good Condition.  #2023

MARGOT de TAXCO

NECKLACE and BRACELET, Large White Enamel plaques with sterling Dots. Lovely weight. Featured on page 81 of 'William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance' by Penny Morrill et.al., and toured US Museums as part of the "Maestros de Plata" Exhibit. Also, featured on page 176 "Mexican Silver" by Penny Morrill. Marked Margot de Taxco, #5586, Sterling, Made in Mexico, Eagle 16. Necklace measures 15-1/2" x 1". Bracelet 7-5/8". Excellent Condition. #2465

MARGOT de TAXCO

NECKLACE and EARRINGS, The AM PM set, one of the most desirable Margot designs. The clock is set in Roman Numerals moving around the neck.  Marked Margot de Taxco, eagle 16, design #5201 Necklace measures 15-3/4" Earrings measure 7/8" x 1/2". Excellent Condition #2756

MARGOT de TAXCO

NECKLACE and EARRINGS, This is one of Margot's more famous Early designs and does not have the eagle mark, indicating it was made in the late 1940s, just after she opened her shop and before the eagle mark came into use. It has been created in Amethyst Cabochon Stone centers, and  Sterling, Copper, and Brass Half dome centers. This bracelet has briliant Brass Half Dome centers.  Marked Margot de Taxco, #5210A, Sterling, Made in Mexico. Measures 15-3/8" x 3/4", earrings 7/8" x 3/4". #2359

MARGOT de TAXCO

NECKLACE and BRACELET, This is one of Margot's most highly sought after designs. Lovely Domes are nestled in highly detailed Ribbon Cornucopias with Flowing Wings emanating from each link. The double layered bracelet is the preferred configuration. This set has acquired a richness of patina that is seldom found. Marked Margot de Taxco, #5240, Sterling, Made in Mexico, Eagle 16. Measures, necklace 15-3/4" x 3/4", bracelet 7-1/2" x 1-1/2". #2351

MARGOT de TAXCO

ENAMEL FIGURAL PIN, 1950s. Animated Flamenco Dancers in Colorful Enamel. Marked Margot De Taxco, Sterling, Made in Mexico (in a circle), Eagle #16, Design # 5421.  Measures 2" x 1-1/2". Marvelous Condition. #2218

MARGOT de TAXCO

ENAMEL FIGURAL PIN, 1950s. Reticulated Fish Pin with movable segments in a Green Confetti Enamel. Marked Margot de Taxco Sterling. Design #5693. Measures 1-3/4" x 1-1/8". Very Good Condition.   #2638

MARGOT DE TAXCO

PENDANT, St. Christopher with Child. Very Rare and Elaborate Enameling in at least Seven Colors. Signed Margot de Taxco,  Design # 5587. Very Good Condition. Measures 1-3/4".

MATL by Matilde Poulat

BRACELET, Wonderful Old pre-Eagle Design by Matilde Poulat. Long Hollow Tube Shaped Links with 'Curly Q' ends. Has Nice Weight and the Old Style Pin Closure. Measures 7-1/2" x 1-3/8". Top in Excellent Condition.  Back has some very small indentations. Marked Matl in the old heavy script. Illustrated in 'Old Jewelry-6th ed.', pg. 448, C. Jeanenne Bell, Krause Pub.

MATL by Matilde Poulat

BRACELET, c.mid-1930s to early 1940s. Wonderful Old pre-Eagle Design by Matilde Poulat; Repousse with the jeweler's tool marks evident as they should be in handmade pieces. Old style flat hook closure. Marked Matl in the old heavy script, 950. Measures 7" x 1-1/4". Very Good Condition.   #2357

MATL by Matilde Poulat

BRACELET, c. mid-1930s to early 1940. One of Matilde's earliest designs. All Handmade in Repousse and Chasing with the deep recesses accented with niello. The jeweler's tool marks are evident as they should be in old handwork. Old style flat hook closure. Marked Matl in the old heavy script, 950. Measures 8" x 1-1/8".  Very good condition. #2593

MATL by Matilde Poulat

NECKLACE, c. mid-1930s to early 1940. One of Matilde's earliest designs. All Handmade in Repousse and Chasing with the deep recesses accented with niello. The jewelers tool marks are evident as they should be in old handwork. Old style flat hook closure. Marked Matl in block and 925. Measures 19-1/8" x 3/4".   Very good condition. #2591

PIEDRA Y PLATA FELIPE MARTINEZ

BRACELET, c 1950. This is a very early example of Felipe Martinez's  sculpting of Stone and Silver; Wonderfully formed Green Arched Stones and Repousee Links. As is normal in his choice of stones, their colors cross a range of dark green to bright green. Signed with an early mark Piedra Y Plata, with the central Y impressed rather than raised as in his later marks. Also, marked Sterling Taxco, Martinez #263. Measures 7" x 1". Very Good Condition with a nice Patina.   #2639

MIGUEL GARCIA MARTINEZ for Rancho Allegre

PENDANT-NECKLACE, A Wonderful pre-Columbian Design referencing a Codex Nuttall Calendar Symbol. A Flying/Attacking Eagle in High Relief. Excellent Craftsmanship with Beautiful Lustre and Nice Weight. Marked Rancho Allegre, Miguel, pre-Eagle, Sterling, Taxco. Design #1086. Measures; Pendant 3-3/4" x 2-1/2", Necklace 21-1/2". Excellent Condition. #2209

CARL PAPPE

WOOD CUT, c. 1940's, An American Artist in Taxco. Married to Bernice Goodspeed.  Beautifully Balanced Composition of Darks and Lights. Scene of Old Taxco. Very Good Condition.  Measures 7-1/4" x 8-3/8". #1905

PARRA

NECKLACE, BRACELET, and EARRINGS,  c 1940s. Weighty woven chain with dangling round Amethysts. Marked 'SILVER MEXICO PARRA'. Necklace measures 14-3/4" x  7/8. Bracelet 7-1/2". Earrings 7/8". Very Good Condition. #2473

PIEDRA Y PLATA FELIPE MARTINEZ

BRACELET, c 1950. This is a very early example of Felipe Martinez's  sculpting of Stone and Silver; Wonderfully formed Green Arched Stones and Repousee Links. As is normal in his choice of stones, their colors cross a range of dark green to bright green. Signed with an early mark Piedra Y Plata, with the central Y impressed rather than raised as in his later marks. Also, marked Sterling Taxco, Martinez #263. Measures 7" x 1". Very Good Condition with a nice Patina.   #2639

SALVADOR TERAN

SCULPTURAL BROOCH, 1950s Primitive Tribal Warrior with Shield and Spear. A Classic Salvador Handcrafted 3-Dimensional Design Full of Motion and Passion. Marked Salvador (in script), Sterling, Mexico, Eagle #36, (design #) 504. Measures 2-3/8" x 1-1/2". Very Good Condition.   #2123

SALVADOR TERAN

BIOMORPHIC SCULPTED BROOCH/PENDANT, High sculptural relief, with tucked in oval polished stones. The design was constructed to accommodated the stones. Stones are Amethyst, Black Onyx, and a White-light blue translucent stone. Marked Salvador in script, Sterling, Mexico, Eagle #36, design #124. Measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/8". Very Good Condition.   #2621

SALVADOR TERAN

NECKLACE, Dancers and Stars. Exceptional figural design with a great deal of movement in the abstract dancers. The background is blackened to highlight the figures.  This necklace is in the book "William Spratling, the Mexican Silver Renaissance", by Penny Morrrill, page 181. This book was the accompanying catalogue for the Maestro's de Taxco Museum Exhibition that toured the US. Marked Salvador in script, Sterling, Mexico design #159 Measures 15-1/2" and 1" at the center. Very Good Condition with a rich Patina #2734

SALVADOR TERAN

NECKLACE,1950s,  Modernist design with a large polished Amethyst Stone Drop. Marked Salvador (in script), Sterling, Mexico, Eagle #36, Design #158.  Measures 14" with the center piece 2" in length. Very Good Condition. #2244

SALVADOR TERAN

SCULPTURAL NECKLACE, 1950s Primitive pre-Columbian head profile in High Relief with stylized plumage, and Niello back ground. Signed Salvador in script, Design #132, Eagle 36.  Measures 16". The center motif is 2-1/4" x 1-1/2". Very Good Condition.   #2442

SALVADOR TERAN

BRASS AND GLASS MOSAIC TEA SET, This Marvelous Set Consists of Pitcher, Creamer, and Sugar w/Spoon  and Tray. #1459. RETIRED TO PRIVATE COLLECTION

SALVADOR TERAN

SCULPTURAL TRAY or WALL HANGING, 1950s, Magnificent Stylized Parrot in cut glass mosaic tiles. Cut brass Beak, Claw, Eye, and Wings inter-mix with the glass tiles. Colors are light green, dark green, light orange, dark orange, white, black, and light golden brown, with the background in a rich deep brown. Marked Salvador (in script), handwrought, Hecho en Mexico, design # 409. Measures 23" x 8-1/2". #2259, RETIRED TO PRIVATE COLLECTION

SALVADOR TERAN

SCULPTURAL TRAY or WALL HANGING, 1950s, opposing African heads in cut glass mosaic tiles. Colors are red, orange, and the background is shades of greys, on a brass foundation.  Marked Salvador (in script), handwrought, Mexico, design # 418. Measures 22" x 8". Very Good Condition. #2271

SIGI PINEDA

MODERNIST HINGED BRACELET, 1950s. Large round Amethyst stone in a complex Modernist design with Niello contrast. The open-back stone is convex in both front and back; quite unusual. Marked Sigi, Tasco, Design #250, Eagle # illegible. Will fit small wrist of about 6-3/8", Front of design measures 1-3/8". Very Good Condition, slight rub on side niello.   #2850

SIGI PINEDA

MODERNIST HINGED BRACELET, 1950s. Large round Amethyst stone in a complex Modernist design with Niello contrast. The open-back stone is convex in both front and back; quite unusual. Marked Sigi, Tasco, Design #250, Eagle # illegible. Will fit small wrist of about 6-3/8", Front of design measures 1-3/8". Very Good Condition, slight rub on side niello.   #2850

SIGI PINEDA

MODERNIST AMETHYST NECKLACE, 1950s. Sigi's Classic Lines come to Life in this Precise Melding of Silver and 12 Large Amethyst Cabochons. Marked with all the old Sigi marks with Eagle # 36, (design#) 336.  Measures - comfortable up to 16".  Excellent Condition. #2234n

SIGI PINEDA

MODERNIST PIN/PENDANT, 1950s. A Wonderful example of Sigi's Artistry. Abstract Organic Freeform Design. An example of this design style from his 1955 Catalogue is pictured on pg. 196 of Morrill and Berk's 'Mexican Silver'. Old Sigi marks with Eagle 36, and design 235. Measures 2" x 2", plus bail of about 1/2". Very Good Condition. #2507

WILLIAM SPRATLING

PIN and EARRINGS, The Wonderful 1955's Fish Design in Abalone and Sterling. Featured on  pg. 77, in the book, 'Mexican Silver', by Penny Morrill and Carol Berk. Joined Looping Script mark, 925, Eagle 30. Pin and Earrings Measure 1". Very Good Condition. Illustrated in 'Old Jewelry-6th ed.', pg. 454, C. Jeanenne Bell, Krause Pub.

VICTORIA

BRACELET, The Angel design. Cut out angel forms , normally with a blackened lower layer, but this example has had the blackening removed, possibly by being dipped in silver cleaner. Although, unusual to see it this way, it does present a very clean look. Circular Victoria Taxco Mexico mark, Eagle 12, Sterling, Design #53. Measures 7-1/2" x 3/4". Very Good Condition.   #2632

VICTORIA

NECKLACE/Bracelet COMBO, 1940's, pre-Eagle, This versatile Handmade, Handcut Design has Linear grooved Accents to each flowing, arching, encircling link.  This early, early work (Design #23) shows its age, only in its deep rich Patina. The necklace consists of 29 links and the bracelet consists of 9 links; they could be combined to make a nice Opera-length necklace of 28-1/2". Marked Victoria, Taxco, Mexico in a circle, design #23. Measures; Necklace 21-1/2" x 1-1/2", Bracelet 7" x 1-1/2". Very Good Condition.   #2685

VICTORIA

NECKLACE and EARRINGS, 1940's, A wonderful adaptation of a pre Columbia design. All Hand Made. Marked with the pre eagle Victoria in a circle mark, design #107.  See Brooch item number 2125 for matching brooch. Necklace measures  16" x  1-1/4". Earrings 1-1/4" x 1/2". Lovely Patina. Very Good Condition. #2606

VICTORIA CONY

TEA SET, Sterling, jacketed in Copper Mixed Metals with Sterling Figures and engraved scenes of Taxco, including Taxco's famed Santa Prisca Church. Set includes Teapot and Creamer with wooden handles, and Sugar. Ana Nunez de Brilanti's Original Victoria/Cony issue 1958-1975. Marked Victoria Taxco in a circle and Cony in Script, #269. Teapot Measures 7-1/4", Creamer 5-1/2", Sugar 5-1/4". Very Good Vintage Condition with minor small surface scratches, #2217