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LA JOYERIA
VINTAGE MEXICAN STERLING SILVER

La Joyeria Mexican Silver
 
Established 1996



Proprietrix
Sheila Pamfiloff
PO Box 35
Walnut Creek, Ca. 94597
(925) 937-7554

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Los Castillo
Margot de Taxco
Salvador Teran
Sigi Pineda
Victoria Taxco

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Taxco Silver Jewelry
A Monument to a Vision
First Printing, "Taxco Silver Jewelry: A Monument to a Vision"
Vintage Fashion and Costume Jewelry Magazine, Summer 2000
Article by Sheila Pamfiloff
Sigi Pineda Interview
Modern Silver Magazine
A recent interview with one of Taxco's last great Masters is published in the on line Silver Magazine created by Marbeth Schon and Patrick Kapty. Interview conducted by
Sheila Pamfiloff and Javier Olivares
Antonio Pineda Interview
Modern Silver Magazine
A recent interview with another of Taxco's last great Masters is published in the on line Silver Magazine created by Marbeth Schon and Patrick Kapty. Interview conducted by
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Jewelry by Hector Aguilar
Taller Borda






HECTOR AGUILAR
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CUFF BRACELET, c. 1940-1948, Tightly Twisted Rope style chains in two widths are featured in this designs. One of Taller Borda's oldest designs. Handmade with a hefty weight.

Featured in the Book, 'Silver Masters of Mexico', by Penny Morrill, pg. 89.

Marked with the conjoined 1940-1948 mark.
Measures -6-3/4" x 1".
Very Good Condition. Some patina forming.

#3127, $1,495.00 












HECTOR AGUILAR
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER PLAQUE STYLE BRACELET, c. 1940-1948. Scrolls and Beads make up this early Taller Borda design. Invisible hinges, separating each plaque, engeniously hinden in the ball triplets. Handmade with a hefty weight.

Featured in the Book, 'Silver Masters of Mexico', by Penny Morrill, pg. 32.

Marked with the conjoined 1940-1948 mark.
Measures 6-3/4" x 1".

#3118, $1,495.00 









HECTOR AGUILAR
VINTAGE STERLING ARMADILLO BRACELET, c. 1940s. The famous design by Valentin Vidaurreta. Overlapping round and square shapes, graduating in size, with flattened buttons toping each segment.

The story of this design is featured in the Book, 'Silver Masters of Mexico', by Penny Morrill, pg. 198.

Marked with the conjoined 1943-1948 mark. Made in Mexico surround HA.
Measures 6-3/4" x 1".

#3100, $1,895.00 

Side 2    

HECTOR AGUILAR
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER X BRACELET,  c. 1948-1962, One of Taller Borda's most famous designs; Handmade, with the a long bar/hook closure.

Featured in the Book, 'Silver Masters of Mexico', by Penny Morrill, pgs. 107-108, Belt and Bracelet, and Georgia O'Keefe wearing the Belt; And 'Mexican Silver', by Morrill and Berk, pg. 103, Belt version.

With Morrill's mark reference 'L', from 'Silver Masters'' and "William Spratling Renaissance' (TALLER BORDA, flared HA, 940, Taxco, Mexico, Eagle 9).
Measures 7-3/4" x 1-3/4"
Leather and Silver both in Excellent Condition.

#2712, $1,995.00



HECTOR AGUILAR
VINTAGE STERLING COPPER and BRASS CUPS,  c.1940. Handmade Rustic design in Copper and Brass, with Silver electroplated interiors.

Featured in the Book, 'Silver Masters of Mexico', by Penny Morrill, pg. 118.

Marked with the circular impressed joined HA, TAXCO, 994
Measures 5-1/8" tall and 3-3/4" across the top.
Very good condition with a rich patina. Please see close-up of a tiny pin prick indentation.

#3040, $395.00

Inside view
Bottom view





Jewelry by Antonio Pineda


ANTONIO PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET.  Lovely sculpted pearl link bracelet with Deep Niello recesses.

Antonio Pineda is the featured artist in an Exhibition of his work at the,  Fowler Museum, UCLA, Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda,  August 24, 2008–March 15, 2009. The Accompanying Catalogue features a variations of this bracelet.

Marked with Crown Antonio Silver, Hecho in Mexico, Design ZZ 872, Eagle 17. Stylize Eagle with #17.
Measures 6-1/2" x 1/2".

#3117, $1,795.00 



ANTONIO PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, c.1950, Lovely sculpted links with round Amethyst cabochons nestled in  silver tear shapes. This design is one of the early Antonio modernist designs, where he breaks from the traditional Mexican design motifs, developing his unique approach to Mexican Modernism. Very lovely weight and lays nicely on the neck.

Antonio Pineda is the featured artist in an Exhibition of his work at the,  Fowler Museum, UCLA, Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda,  August 24, 2008–March 15, 2009. The Accompanying Catalogue features variations of this necklace.

This necklace is, also, in the book, Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metalwork, by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk, pg. 146.

Marked with Crown Antonio Silver, Made in Mexico, Design 439, YY, Eagle 17. The old German eagle number is worn, but this is the mark for 1953, P-42, In The Little Book of Mexican Silver and Hallmarks, by Billie Hougarth.
Measures 15-7/8". Links are 1-1/8" x 7/8".
Very Good Condition with a light Patina.


#3096, $3,395.00 



ANTONIO PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, c 1950s. Statement in Silver. Elegant Abstracted Foliage in Tear shaped links with arced sublet rises in each link.

Antonio Pineda is the featured artist in an Exhibition of his work at the,  Fowler Museum, UCLA, Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda,  August 24, 2008–March 15, 2009. The Accompanying Catalogue features variations of this necklace with stones.


Marked with Crown Antonio Silver, Hecho in Mexico, Design 510 YY. Old German Eagle, #17. The old German eagle mark for 1953, P-42, In The Little Book of Mexican Silver and Hallmarks, by Billie Hougarth.
Measures 17 x 3/4"
Very Good Condition.


#3119, $2,395.00 



ANTONIO PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER PENDANT, A Large Cross with a circle and Bezel set Moon Stone. Hand Made. Pendant has a very nice old Patina.

This pendant is in the Antonio Exhibition at the,  Fowler Museum, UCLA, Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda.
August 24, 2008–March 15, 2009

Marked with the crown, 925, Silver, Sterling Mexico, #YY594, and eagle 17.
Measures 2-5/8"  x 2-1/4".
Very Good Condition.
 
#2597,  SOLD







Jewelry by Los Ballesteros


LOS BALLESTEROS VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, c. Late 1940s-Early 1950s Delicate Design of Spirals, foliage forms in a subtle relief, accent by oxidized recesses. Nice solid heavy construction.

Marked with the Linear Talleres de Los Ballesteros, Taxco, Gro.
, Sterling Mexico, 925, Eagle # Illegible.
Measures 17" x 5/8" .
Very Good Condition.
 
#2700, $295.00 





Jewelry by Carmen Beckmann





 CARMEN BECKMANN
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH. Domed Nautilis design, with great 3-D affect.

According to Beckmann fans living in San Miguel de Allende, as of 2006, Ms. Beckmann is still actively working out of her home, drawing on her decades of design variations; she does her own Silversmithing, which shows her talent with a variety of metals and techniques.

Marked Beckmann Sterling Mexico.
Measures 1/1/2".
Very Good Condition.
 
#3013 $150.00












Jewelry and Metalworks by

  LOS CASTILLO

Los Castillo is the first family of Taxco. Originally with Spratling, but soon out on their own, they became innovators of Sterling Design, Mixed Metals and Ceramics with Pure Silver Overlay. Don Antonio Castillo headed his Taller, Los Castillo,  until his recent passing. The Los Castillo Shop is located at the Estate of Antonio Castillo, the Rancho de la Cascada, surrounded by gardens, waterfalls and ancient artifacts. Until his recent passing, Don Antonio continued his innovations in Silver Art with new works in amber, carved stones and his dynamic settings of pre-Columbian ancient artifacts, of which he was a world renowned expert and collector.

Don Antonio passed away on May 25, 2000. Taxco Lost a Legend. Under family members, the Los Castillo Taller continues to operate with it's exploration and innovations in Silver and other Materials in wonderful new designs.


LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, pre-Eagle.c.1944. This Very high Spiral Design creates great Depth while maintaining the the Traditional Early Los Castillo Linear Design Qualities.

This set is featured in the well known 1944 Ad for the La Tausca store, on Fifth Avenue in New York.

Old linear mark, design 652.
Bracelet measures 1" x 7".
Very Good Condition.

#2869,
$525.00 




La Tausca Ad

LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET. Curves and domes linked together in an overlapping design.

Marked Los Castillo, design #380, Made in Mexico, eagle 16. A.
Measures 7-1/8" x 3/4".
Very Good Condition.

#3005,
$450.00





LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, Late 1940s, early 1950s. Beautiful Onyx Cabochon Stones highlight this Early Link Bracelet, in one of Los Castillo Collectors' most sought after Designs.

This design, in blue stones, is featured on the Los Castillo title page of Morrill and Berk's "Mexican Silver".

Signed Los Castillo in block, design #222, Eagle 15
Measures 7- 3/8" x 1-3/8".
Very Good Condition. 

 
#2911
, $795.00  

LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, One of Los Castillo's traditional designs with Half Circles and silver beading.

Marked in a Circle, eagle 15. Design #325. Lovely old Patina.  Measures 7-1/4" x 7/8".
Very Good Condition, the box clasp was replaced at some point in its history.

#2460, $450.00

LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, pre-Eagle c.1940s. Large Winged brooch with dramatic center dome. Hand made with deep oxidzed highlights adding to great depth.

This brooch
, with an Amethyst dome, was featured in the well known 1944 Ad for the La Tausca store, on Fifth Avenue in New York.

Marked with the old pre-eagle linear mark, design #596
LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO,
Measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"
Very Good Condition.

#2956, $395.00 


  La Tausca Ad

LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, pre-Eagle c.1940s. Large and wonderful Fantasy Bug with very detailed wings. All hand made in very high multiple levels.

This bug brooch
, with an Amethyst body, was featured in the well known 1944 Ad for the La Tausca store, on Fifth Avenue in New York.

Marked with the old pre-eagle linear mark, design #598
LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO,
Measures 2-3/4" x 2"
Very Good Condition with a nice even Patina.

#2762, $395.00 


 

La Tausca Ad

LOS CASTILLO
by CHATO
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, c. 1948-1950. Married Metals Fish, with Copper, Brass, Sterling, and Nickle or Monel (a metal made from iron and copper and brass). Metales Casados (Married Metals) was innovated by Jorge (Chato) Castillo.

Pictured on page 173 Silver Masters of Mexico, by Penny Morrill.

Marked Los Castillo Taxco, Hecho en Mexico, design # 207, eagle 15.
Measures 2-1/4" x 2-1/2".
Good Condition.

#3052, $250.00






LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, pre-Eagle c.1940s. Feather link Leaves embrace a large round Amethyst cabochon.

Marked with the old pre-eagle linear mark, design #298
LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO,
Measures 2" .
Very Good Condition with a light Patina.

#3027, $395.00 


 


LOS CASTILLO
by
CHATO
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH. Feathers with Silver. Wonderful example of Chato's invention where colored feathers are lacquered to the back of the brooch, and the cut-out warrior looks like a stained glass window.
 

LOS CASTILLO MEXICO, STERLING.
Measures 2" X 1-1/2".
The feather are in Excellent Condition as well as the Silver.

#3035,
SOLD

 


LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, One of Los Castillo's cherished early designs with curved cone shapes and large domes in a fanned out circular design .

This design comes in several variations. See necklace #3025, bracelet #2385, and bracelet #2484.

A variation of this brooch can be seen in the book, 'Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metal Work', by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk, pg 88.
 
Signed Los Castillo in a Circle and the Eagle #15, design number #468.
Measures 2-1/2".
Very Good Condition.

#2511,
$350.00

LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, Very Early 1940s  pre-Eagle. Very Large Early Hand Made pre-Columbian inspired Gargoyle-fish Figure. Amazing 3-Demnsionality created, both front and back, with the interweaving of layers, creating dramatic movement.

See Matching Earrings on Mexican Silver Archive page:

Marked in block letters Los Castillo, Taxco, Very, Very Early design #106M.

Measures a substantial 3-1/8" x 1-1/2"
.
Very Good Condition with a Deep, Deep Rich Patina.

#2964,
$425.00  



LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER FUR CLIP, c. 1940s pre-Eagle. pre-Columbian inspired design of a bird in Paradise catching a fish.


Marked with the Linear pre-eagle mark, Los Castillo, Taxco,  Sterling Made in Mexico
, Design #220
Measures 3-1/4" x 1-1/4"
Very Good Condition with a dark Patina.

#2654,
$325.00 




LOS CASTILLO SALVADOR TERAN, DOUBLE CANDLE HOLDER, c.1940s.  Handwrought heavy gauged Copper double candle holder.

Marked in a Circle, "Cobre Artistico, Made in Mexico,  CA (in script) Taxco, Los Castillo Handwrought." Don Antonio told me that from the late 1940s through 1955, his cousin, Salvador Teran, did most of the Cobre Artistico designs. Production of the Cobre Artistico line stopped in 1955.
Measures 8" long,  4" high 7-1/2"", and a varying width of 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 ". 
Very Good Condition with a rich patina.

#2514, $250.00  

LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE. One of Los Castillo's cherished early designs with curved cone shapes and large domes with Pools of Dark Blue round glass stones. Each link pivots; heavy solid construction.

This design can be seen in the brooch on page 88, in the book, 'Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metal Work', by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk.

Marked Los Castillo, design 468. eagle 15.
Measures 15-1/2" x 5/8"
Very Good Condition.

#
3025, $850.00 





LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, 1940s pre-Eagle. One of Los Castillo's early designs with curved leaf-shapes with depth highlighted by oxidization. Nice heavy solid construction.

Signed Los Castillo Taxcoin a circle, Sterling Made in Mexico  in a circle,
design #238.
Measures 15" x 5/8", with the old-style hook closure.
Excellent Condition with a nice mellow patina.

#
2924, $650.00





LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE and BRACELET, 1940s pre-Eagle. Unusual for this design, it is Gold plated over sterling. This is a favored Los Castillo design and the domes or cabochons have been presented in a variety of materials; stones, glass, and metals.

Marked in the old linear Los Castillo mark.
Design #595.
Measures 15-1/4 x 3/4". Bracelet 7" x 3/4".
Very Good Condition, including the Gold plating.
 
#2981, 695.00 

Necklace    


Bracelet     

LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, c.1940s, pre-Eagle. Spirals have been used in many pre-history cultures for decorative or ritual purposes. The repeat of spirals in jewelry has a calming quality. The Castillos along with many Taxco designers incorporated spirals motifs in their designs.

Marked with the pre-Eagle linear mark. Los Castillo, Taxco Sterling, Made in Mexico, design # 392.
Measures 17-1/2" x 1/2".
Very Good Condition.

#2674,
$650.00






LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, BRACELET, and EARRINGS. Enamel Necklace, Bracelet, and Earrings marked ESMALTE AFUEGO. Doubled design on bracelet adds to its dramatic statement.

Marked with the circular Los Castillo mark,
ESMALTE AFUEGO, design #02, and the Eagle #15.
Necklace measures 16-3/8" x 3/4", Bracelet 7-1/4 x 1-1/2", Screwback Earrings 3/4". Note: Earrings are Los Castillo, but another design, #013; still, a good match.
Very Good Condition.

#2955, SOLD









Jewelry by Pedro Castillo


PEDRO CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, c.1940s, pre-Eagle. Subtle design with overlapping diamonds and curves accented by oxidization in the recesses.

Marked with the intertwined PC, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico in a Circle, Sterling.
Measures 7-1/4" x 7/8"
Very Good Condition.

#2695, $375.00








Jewelry by Fred Davis



FREDERICK DAVIS
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, Handmade c.1930s.No Eagle. Hand made stylized Mexican lady, carring a basket with fruit on her head.  Old-style C clasp.

This brooch can be seen in in the book, Mexican Silver 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry & Metalwork, by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk, pg.29.

Marked with the older FD with .925 at the bottom. 
Measures a very large 2-1/2" X 1-1/2".
Excellent Condition.

#3032,
SOLD





FREDERICK DAVIS
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER LARGE BROOCH, Handmade c.1930s, pre-Eagle. Davis' carved stone face brooches are well known; this version in carved wood is indeed rare. The overlapping layers of the setting add depth. Old-style C clasp.

Marked with the old impressed conjoined FD, 925. 
Measures a very large 3-1/8" x 2".
Very Good Condition.

#2946,
SOLD






Jewelry by Rafael Dominguez




RAFAEL DOMINGUEZ
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, Handmade c.1940s, pre-Eagle. Multi-layered squares and domes link style design.

Rafael's father was an early pre-Spratling Taxco silversmith; Rafael soon was working for Spratling and learned from the Maestros Mondragon and Navarrete. He opened his shop in the early 1940s and was highly regarded by all who knew his artistry. Sadly, he passed in 1980, at the young age of 69.

Marked with the old impressed RD, TAXCO, 960. 
Measures 16-1/8" x 7/8.
Very Good Condition.

#2882, $295.00








Jewelry by Bernice Goodspeed

BERNICE GOODSPEED


VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HINGE STYLE BRACELET, c. 1940s. Elegant Arches and Curves in this stylized detailed Floral Leaf design.

Marked with the stylized B Sterling Taxco Mexico in a circle.
Measures approximately 7". front motif 2-7/8". Back 1".
Very Good Condition with nice patina.

#3056, $650.00




BERNICE GOODSPEED
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, pre-Eagle design. Hand cut links in arches and Curved Foliage shapes. Accented with oxidization. Lacy and Delicate.

Marked with a B Sterling Taxco in a circle.
Measures 6-3/4" x 1"
Very Good Condition with nice patina.

#2768, $350.00 


 

BERNICE GOODSPEED
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CHATELAINE, Hand made repousse Flor-de-lis design with amethyst cabochon stones. 

Marked the B in a circle, Sterling Taxco, eagle #28
First pin measures 2-1/2" x 1-1/4". Second pin with including drop 1-1/2" x 3/4". Total length of chain 3-1/2"
Very Good Condition
#2661, $350.00



 





Jewelry by Hubert Harmon



HUBERT HARMON
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, Handmade c.1940s, pre-Eagle. Work combining repousse' design with natural Mexican Amethysts.

Marked in the old linear 'Sterling Hubert Harmon Made in Mexico'. 
Measures 7-1/4" x 5/8".
Good Condition with a lovely Patina.
#2546, $750.00 
 



HUBERT HARMON
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER and COPPER BRACELET, Stunning Large Modernist Brass Cuff with Silver High Domes. One of Senor Harmon's prized designs.

This bracelet can be seen in the book "Mexican Silver 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metalwork", by Penny Morrill and Carol Berk, pg. 139, and "Silver Masters of Mexico", by Penny Morrill, pg.191.

Marked  HUBERT HARMON, MADE IN MEXICO
Measures 7-1/4" x  2-4/4"
Very  Good Condition. There are very slight irregularities in the shape of the cuff, but the movement in the jpg is reflections. The back is plated with silver and has a very heavy patina. Please see pics.
 
#2704, $1,700.00


Top view
 




Jewelry by Victor Jaimez






VICTOR JAIMEZ


VINTAGE STERLING SILVER REVERSIBLE PENDANT, Winged Serpent with Sheet Mosaic Turquoise on one side and a Sterling Fish in raised relief on the reverse side.

Marked VJC, for Victor Jaimez, and Taxco 925, Hecho en Mex in a circle. Design number #1057. No eagle mark, but my sense is that this design was executed in the 1950s.

Pendant measures 2-1/4" x 2". The chain measures 23".
Very good condition.

#2864, $345.00 

Additional picture of the necklace with chain

Front jpg with chain

Back jpg with chain








Jewelry by Enrique Ledesma


ENRIQUE LEDESMA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH and EARRINGS, In this design, the abstract shape is raised high on the concave slanted rectangle, creating the effect of a floating form. The niello background enhances the effect.

Signed Taxco, Hecho en Mexico, Ledesma, 925, and design #11
Brooch Measures 2-1/4". Earring 3/4"
Very good condition. Spot on right hand corner is a reflection. Nice old patina.

#2617, $270.00







Jewelry by Margot de Taxco

MARGOT van VOORHIES CARR





MARGOT de TAXCO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER EARLY LINK BRACELET, 1940s pre-Eagle, The third design Margot created after going out on her own. Very rare is this early pre-Eagle manufacture. Old-style hook closure.

Marked Margot de Taxco, Sterling Made in Mexico, design #5102.
Measures approx. 7-3/8" x 3/4".
Very Good Condition with a light Patina.

#2847, $650.00




MARGOT de TAXCO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET. Lovely lacy bracelet with lots of refined detail. Curved arches fan out from the round Dark Blue stones with tiny silver dots accenting the interior movement.

Marked Margot de Taxco, design #5302, eagle 16, Sterling Made in Mexico.
Measures 7-1/2" x 3/4".
Very good condition.

#2980, $625.00





MARGOT de TAXCO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER AMETHYST BROOCH, 3 Dimensional design with Amethyst Cabochons; lovely movement and rhythm in the curving leaves and dot design.

Marked Margot De Taxco, Sterling, Made in Mexico (in a circle), Eagle #16,  Design #5819
Measures 2-3/4" x 1-1/4"
Very Good Condition. Lovely deep rich patina.
 
#
2939, $345.00 



MARGOT de TAXCO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER LARGE SWAN BROOCH, double layered design to create depth; lovely detail in the body with dynamic movement in the feathered wings.

Marked Margot De Taxco, Sterling, Made in Mexico (in a circle), Eagle #16,  Design #5144.
Measures 3" x 1-1/2".
Very Good Condition.
 
#
2878, SOLD


MARGOT de TAXCO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, 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.

Marked Margot de Taxco, design #5240, Made in Taxco Sterling, Eagle 16.
Measures 15' x 3/4"
Very Good Condition with light patina.
#3037, $1,395.00 

 

MARGOT de TAXCO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, Very Rare Early design in radiating Blue glass cabochons. This Large and Lovely design was one of Margot's earliest uses of stones to complement her flowing motifs.

Marked Margot de Taxco, #5146, Sterling, Made in Mexico,eagle 16.
Necklace measure approx. 15", Center motif measures 4-7/8" x 1-3/4".
Very Good Condition. Upper right hand stone, in picture, was formed and fitted by a lapidary, and replaced with an almost exact color stone.

#2884, $2,495.00

   

MARGOT de TAXCO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, Two Warriors. Very detailed design inspired by pre-Columbian murals in silver. 

Marked Margot de Taxco, #5605, Sterling, Made in Mexico.
Measures 14-1/2". Center design measures 3" x 1-3/4"
Very Good Condition with an even rich patina.

#2640, $1,295.00   

MARGOT de TAXCO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER  and ENAMEL NECKLACE, Natural forms in White enamel with Gold specks throughout.

Matches the below bracelet and earrings.

Marked Margot de Taxco, #5855, Sterling, Made in Mexico.
Measures 16-4/3" x 7/8"
Very Good Condition.

#2401, $595.00 




MARGOT de TAXCO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER and ENAMEL BRACELET and EARRING, Natural forms in White enamel with Gold specks throughout.

Matches the above necklace.

Marked Margot de Taxco, #5855, Sterling, Made in Mexico.
Bracelet measures 7-3/4" x 7/8". Earrings 7/8"
Very Good Condition.

#2930, $495.00 





MARGOT de TAXCO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER and ENAMEL FIGURAL PIN, 1950s. Senor, his Burro, and his Flower Cart. Multi-colored enamels in Light Blue, Black, Yellow, Grey, Beige, Green, and White. 


Marked Margot de Taxco Sterling, Design #5808.
Measures 2-3/4".
Very Good Condition with a nice patina to the Silver.
 

#
2839, $295.00 





Jewelry by Miguel Melendez


MIGUEL MELENDEZ
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, c. 1950s. Very Modernist piece, referencing a star with radiating light set with and aqua colored faceted stone. The stone is undetermined. Miguel worked for both Spralting and Los Castillo and independently.

Marked with the script M in a C over Taxco, Made in Mexico, Eagle #3.
Measures  2-1/8" x 1-3/4"
Very Good Condition.

#2662, $250.00 






Jewelry by Artemio Navarrete


ARTEMIO
NAVARRETE
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH, c. 1930s. Repousse flower with wonderful depth; oxidized center area adds to the dramatic effect. All hand made in 980 Silver, with an old-style C-clasp.

Senor Navarrete, a young Silversmith from Igaula, was hired by Spratling to teach him and his apprentices silver work for his new formed shop, de Las Delicias in Taxco.

Marked with the conjoined raised AN, TAXCO, 980.
Measures  1-1/2" .
Very Good Condition.
 
#2952, $175.00






Jewelry by Horacio de la Parra

HORACIO de la
PARRA
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET. c. pre-Eagle 1940s. Mexican Charm bracelet with drum, bell, traditional figure, and more.

Marked Parra, Mexico, Silver.
Measures 7-1/4"; Charms average to 1".
Very Good Condition with some Patina,
 
#2503, $250.00  



HORACIO de la
PARRA
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE.c. 1948-1955.  pre-Columbian face, with a portion of the chain in smaller identical faces, carved in Onyx. 

Marked Parra in Script, 925, conjoined VF (which must have been his silversmith), Sterling, Hecho in Mexico.
Large face measures  1-1/4" x 1-1/8". Necklace 15-1/4".
Very Good Condition.
 
#3060, SOLD







Salvador Teran Silver Jewelry
and
Metalwork


Don Antonio Castillo loved his cousin Salvador very much. He often spoke of Salvador's artistic genius and usually ended every discussion with, "He was very handsome, you know."

There are few left who knew this innovative artist, but there are many who can enjoy his tremendous body of work!

SALVADOR TERAN VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, c. 1950s. Heavy Machine Age looking design with Spikes and Gear Elements.

Marked, Sterling Mexico, Salvador in script, Design #141. The Mark is lightly stamped
Measures 6-1/4"
Dangle measures 1-14"

#3110, $1,200.00 




SALVADOR TERAN VINTAGE STERLING SILVER, c. 1950s. Running Geometric design in relief through each link in the necklace, with a Niello back ground.

Marked, Sterling Mexico, Salvador in script, Design #165
Measures 15" x 3/4" in the front

#3048, $1,200.00








SALVADOR TERAN VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MAN in the MOON and STAR PENDANT, c.1955. Deep sculptural relief in this Modernist expression

Marked Salvador in script, Sterling, Mexico, Design #125.
Measures 2-1/8" x 2".
Very Good Condition.
 
#2831,
SOLD



SALVADOR TERAN DECORATIVE BOX, 1950s Brass and Glass Mosaic Tiles in Blues, Browns, Black, and Red with Egyptian Priestess making a ceremonial offering.

Signed Salvador in script, Design #430, Hecho en Mexico. 
Measures 5-1/2" x 4" x 1-1/2" high (with feet).
Very Good Condition with tiles and brass all intact.
 
#2920,
SOLD



SALVADOR TERAN PITCHER, 1950s Brass and Glass Mosaic Tiles in Green and White with Primitive pre-Columbian Figures of Brass in High Relief with stylized plumage.

Signed Salvador in script, Design #433, Hecho en Mexico. 
Measures 7-1/2" x 6" at center, 7" at handle.
Very Good Condition with tiles and brass all intact; spotting and wear to interior silverplate.
 
#2569, $495.00




SALVADOR TERAN TRAY, c. 1950s. Large Brass try with an African Lady in Black and Gray glass tiles in an  Aqua glass tile back.

Signed Salvador in script, Hand wrought, Design #409, Hecho en Mexico. 
Measures 22-3/8" x 8"
Very good Condition. More patina than in photo. There is some age and wear to the back, but in good condition.
 
#3031, $375.00






SALVADOR TERAN TUMBLER, 1950s Brass and Glass Mosaic Tiles in Black and White with Primitive pre-Columbian Facial Figures of Brass with Tile Highlights, alternating with Facial Figures of Tile with Brass Highlights.

Signed Salvador in script, Design #426, Hecho en Mexico, Handwrought. 
Measures 5-1/4" x 2-7/8" at mouth.
Very Good Condition with tiles and brass all intact; very minor wear to interior silverplate.
 
#2513a, $225.00 






Sigi Pineda Silver Jewelry
and
Metalwork


Sigi Pineda is a true Mexican Modernist working in strong minimalist style. He has taken the tenants of Modernism and melded them with a Mexican sensibility with surprising stone settings and abstracted forms, creating his own unique style, "The Sigi Syle".



SIGI PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST HINGED BRACELET, 1950s. Large Obsidian Stone in a locked design. Very substantial.

Marked with the old Sigi Marks with eagle 36. The design number is too deeply impressed to read ??.
Measures 6" x 1-1/4" in the front and 3/4" in the back.
Very Good Condition.

#2867, $325.00




SIGI PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST BROOCH,  c 1950s. A Wonderful Modernist design with open and closed forms, highlighted with a large natural Amethyst stone. Interesting use of Shiny and Matte surfaces.

Pictured on page 231 of Christie Romero's 'Warman's Jewelry, 3rd Ed.'

The Old Sigi marks, Sigi Tasco, Sterling Made in Mexico, Design #34 with Eagle # illegible.
Measures 2-1/4" x 1-1/2",
Excellent Good  Condition.

#2851, $200.00 

SIGI PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST FISH,  c. 1950s.


 Stylized design where both sides of the fish can be seen from the front.

This design can be seen in Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metalwork, by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk, pg. 196.

Marked Sigi Tasco in an oval with circular mark, Hecho en Mexico, Design number 99, Eagle #36.

Measures 2-1/2" x 1"" x 1-1/2".
Very Good  Condition with a nice mellow patina. Back interior side of the fish has Niello.

#3073, SOLD



SIGI PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER ABSTRACT TIGER'S EYE BROOCH,  c. 1950s. Delightful Modernist approach in this design. Forms counteracting one another create a sense of depth and contrasting shapes and colors create motion.

Marked Sigi Tasco in an oval with circular mark, Hecho en Mexico, Design number 267, Eagle #3.
Measures 2" x 1-1/2".
Very Good  Condition with a nice mellow patina.

#2941, $300.00



SIGI PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER FLOWER BROOCH,  c 1950s. Handmade leaf and budding Amethyst stones on the stamen. Lovely movement.

This brooch is featured on page 194, in Penny Morrill and Carol Berk's book, "Mexican Silver, 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry and Metalwork."

Marked Sigi , Tasco, Hecho in Mexico, eagle 36, design #70.
Measures 2-1/4" x 1".
Excellent  Condition.

#2710, $250.00

SIGI PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST BROOCH, 1950s. Delightful abstract fish with an oval Amethyst stone.

Old Sigi marks with Eagle 36, and design 62.
Measures 2-1/4" x 1-1/8"
Very Good  Condition.
 
#2873,
$280.00






SIGI PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST NECKLACEc. 1955. This is a very delightful and clever design. The central stone is reversible, rotating from a green stone on one side and black onyx on the reverse, accented with oxidization along the neck ring.

Marked with older Sigi in an oval and Tasco in an oval, design #142, eagle 36.
Measures 15-"
Very Good Condition with a nice old Patina.

#2775,
SOLD


SIGI PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE. Intriguing asymmetrical design where the large faceted stone lays in one half of the front motif. The Stone is mounted in a circular cutout, held by prongs, leaving the stone open in the back. I do not know the stone, but it is a large semiprecious stone, with many facets, medium to light blue in color with a hint of Lilac.

Marked with Sigi Tasco in an oval, eagle 3, Made in Mexico Sterling in a circle.
Design 260.
Measures approx. 14-1/2"". Center motif is 1-1/2" in the center. Stone is 3/4".
Very Good Condition.

#3042,
SOLD



SIGI PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE. Intriguing asymmetrical design where line and space interplay with the larger circular and solid form.

Marked with Sigi in an oval, eagle 3, Hecko in Mexico. 
Design 305, German style Eagle 36
Measures approx. 14-1/2" Center motif is 1-1/2"
Very Good Condition.

#2684, $395.00 


 





SIGI PINEDA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MODERNIST NECKLACE and BRACELET,  c. 1955. Dramatic set with a sweeping finger-like design, sometimes called the hands.

Marked with older Sigi in an oval and Tasco in an oval, design #268, eagle 36.
Hinge-style necklace measures approx.15-1/2". Bracelet measures 6-1/2"
Very Good Condition. Light Patina

#2898, $745.00 







Jewelry by William Spratling



WILLIAM
SPRATLING
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, c. 1940-1944. This bracelet design was issued from 1931-1946. All handmade with Diagonal bands and domes.

See Phyllis Goddard's 
http://www.spratlingsilver.com/index.htm
catalogue #PU-11 for a picture of the bracelet.

Marked with the joined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico in a circle and Spratling Silver in an Oval.
This is the WS Print Circle, Variation #2, of the 'Spratling Silver: A Field Guide by Goddard.

Measures 6-3/4" x 1-1/8".
Very Good Condition. The back has a very heavy Patina. The front has a few surface scratches.
 
#2724, $1,950.00








Jewelry and Metalwork by Victoria

ANA NUNEZ de BRILANTI

Ana Nunez de Brilanti is one of the original Taxco Silver designers from the late 1930's. She has always been respected for the originality and clarity of her designs and the quality of her work. Her original shop , Victoria, opened in 1940 and closed in 1975. From 1958 to 1975 she also issued her designs as Victoria/Cony and since 1975 she  continued to issue her original designs from her daughter's shop, Cony under the mark of Cony.

Her grandson, in a conversation, said the name Victoria came from her joy when she arrived in Taxco with her husband, after traveling extensively, she requested that they live in Taxco. He said, yes, where upon she rejoiced and said "Victory!"

On November 6, 1999, our dear Mistress of Taxco, Ana Nunez de Brilanti, passed away, leaving a legacy of Artistic Works and a large and loving family. Ana will always be remembered for her integrity in Art and her Love of fine design!


VICTORIA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, c. 1940s. pre-Eagle. Lovely old handmade design with the links have impressed flower petals and dots.

Marked with the early linear Victoria, Taxco, Sterling mark, design #68, Made in Mexico.
Measures 6-1/2" x 1".
Very Good Condition.
 
#2709, $445.00
 

VICTORIA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET. c. 1940s, pre-Eagle. A lovely interplay of the Mayan quotation symbol spinning in beds of niello, with domed accent points. Handmade, with the old style pin closure.

Marked with the circular Victoria, Taxco, Sterling mark, design #66, Made in Mexico.
This heavy bracelet measures a substantial 7" x 1-7/8".
Very Good Condition, with a few of the domes dented.

#2339, $495.00

 

VICTORIA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET. c. 1940s. Double layered plaques with the front  design in cut work with the base nielloed. This linked circular design was favored by Senora Brilliant and was renewed in many designs through the decades.

Circular
Victoria Taxco Mexico mark, Eagle 12, Sterling, Design #62.
Measures 6-1/4" x 3/4".
Very Good Condition.

#2268a, $495.00 
 

VICTORIA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET, Nice early design with a running Aztec motif in the middle of the plaques highlighted in niello. 

Circular
Victoria Taxco Mexico mark, Eagle 12, Sterling, Design #142.
Measures 6-3/4" x 3/4".
Very Good Condition.
 
#2393, $450.00 
 

VICTORIA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BROOCH/PENDANT, pre-Columbian Headdress design. Wonderful detail and depth, highlighted with dangle earrings.

Marked Victoria Taxco Mexico, Sterling 925,
Eagle 12.  
Measures 2-5/8" x 1-3/4".
Very Good Condition with a deep, deep patina.
 
#2931, $250.00 



VICTORIA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER LOCKET BROOCH, Great old Tree of Life design with Hand Work and Stippling. Large compartment.

Marked Victoria Mexico Taxco, design #76, and  Eagle 12.
Measures 2" x 1-3/4". 
Good Condition with a very heavy patina.

#2312,
SOLD

Opened locket 


VICTORIA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER GLASS HOLDERS, (Metales Casado (Married Metals). Cutout pre-Columbian warrior faces. Most of the Married Metals of quality happened in the mid-1950s.

Marked Victoria, Mexico, and Taxco in a circle, Copper, and Cony, design #305.
Each glass holder measures 3-3/4" tall.
The Metal is in very good condition, but the metals under the lacquer has some tarnish. Lacquer is removable.
 
#2466,
SOLD


VICTORIA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE 1950s. Very intricate, Facing Lilies, designed in Ana Brilanti's innovative Married Metals process. She used Silver, Copper, Tin, or Nickle for Color contrast in her Married Metals. This necklace has Silver, Copper, and Brass.
 
Marked Victoria, Taxco, Mexico in a circle, Sterling, Eagle #12
Design #218.
Measures; Necklace 16-1/4". Front centerpiece measures 4" x 1-3/4" approx.
Very Good Condition.
 
#3001, $495.00 







VICTORIA VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE and Earrings, 1940's, This Large form of the handmade Angel design is one of Ana Brilanti's most popular and enduring designs. Cut out angel forms with a blackened lower layer.

Marked Victoria in a circle, design #53. Eagle #12.
Measures; Necklace 15" x 3/4", Earrings 1" x 7/8".
See Brooch #2508, above, for an additional piece in this line.
Very Good Condition.
 
#2856, $695.00 





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Mexican Taxco Signed Sterling Silver Jewelry

We are interested in purchasing Mexican Taxco Signed Sterling Silver Jewelry, Holloware, and Decorative items spanning the 1930s through the 1960s from the below listed designers. Condition must be excellent to very good. All inquiries should include a complete description of items offered, including all makers and identifying marks, condition, and desired price.
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Hector Aguilar, AP, Miguel Arias, Manuel Altamirano, Antonio Pineda, Los Ballesteros, Carmen Beckmann, Los Castillo, Pedro Castillo, Reveriano Castillo, Conquistador, Plateria Cortes, Frederick Davis, Rafael Dominguez, Fidel Figueroa, Jose Luis Flores, Miguel Garcia, Bernice Goodspeed, Hubert Harmon, Victor Jaimez, Enrique Ledesma, Gerardo Lopez, Hilario Lopez, Margot de Taxco, Felipe Martinez, Matl, Matl-Salas, Miguel Melendez, Rafael Melendez, Artemio Navarrete, Carl Pappe Art Works, Haracio de la Parra, Abraham Paz, Piedra Y Plata, Plateros, Puiforcat, Reveri, RIC, Salvador Teran, Sigi Pineda, Spratling, Ezequiel Tapia, Tono, Valentin Vidaurreta, Victoria, Victoria Cony

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