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Bueno - Vintage Mexican Modernist Silver Jewelry and Metalwork Kim Matthews, proprietor Left: Spratling 980 jaguar pin, not for sale. |
Antonio Piņeda Serpent Head Cufflinks
7/8 x 1-1/4" 970 silver cufflinks attributed to Antonio Piņeda. One link is marked "Sterling Mexico Silver" and the other, 970 only. Superb quality and design consistent with Antonio's work.
$ 165
Antonio Piņeda Earrings
Rare, early (c. 1949-50) Antonio silver screwbacked earrings, signed "Silver by Tono" on findings, no other marks. 1/2 x 1-1/2".
$ 200
Antonio Pineda 970 Bull Cufflinks
7/8" w x 3/4" high 970 silver plaques with bull cutouts, tight handmade toggles. Signed with the Antonio Taxco crown, Hecho en Mexico, silver 970, and eagle assay #17.
$ 225
Antonio Piņeda Geometric Tie Clip
3/8 x 1-9/16" geometric applique, spring clip type tie clasp in 970 silver, signed and numbered with Antonio crown and #3 eagle mark, as well as Cooperativa Castillo mark.
$ 65
Antonio Piņeda Chrysoprase Pin
Marked 970 silver and eagle #17 as well as "Hecho en Mexico," this elegant repousse pin is set with a beautiful 3/8 x 1/2" green cabochon. 1-1/2 x 2". Note: no Antonio crown mark.
$ 250
Carmen Beckmann Sterling Ladle
Hefty signed sterling ladle by Carmen Beckmann, 2 x 5". Eagle assay and other marks unclear.
$ 75
Carmen Beckmann Face Earrings
Carved chrysocolla faces are set into sterling and backed with screw findings, signed only "Beckmann Sterling" and measuring 5/8 x 3/4".
$ 60
Bernice Goodspeed Inlaid Earrings
7/8" square screwbacked silver earrings with crushed stone inlay surrounding a floral motif signed "Taxco B Mexico" in a circle on each.
$ 85
Bernice Goodspeed "Eye" Pin
1-3/8 x 2" nielloed sterling pin by Bernice Goodspeed, signed "B" in a "Taxco Mexico" circle, eagle assay #3 and stamped sterling.
$ 175
Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Dome Pin
1 x 2" early Bernice Goodspeed pin signed "Plata B Taxco" in a circle as well as "925, sterling Mexico." Pre-eagle assay mark, no safety clasp on pressure clasp.
$ 95
Bernice Goodspeed Three-dome Pin
1-1/8 x 2-3/8" sterling pin signed "Plata B Taxco" and stamped 925, probably made prior to 1947.
$ 125
Bernice Goodspeed PreColumbian Earrings
7/8 x 1" sterling screwbacked earrings signed "B Plata Taxco."
$ 95
Bernice Goodspeed Vase Pin
1.5 x 1.5" sterling flower holder pin by Bernice Goodspeed, signed "Plata B Taxco" Mexico, 925."
$ 95
Carl Pappe Woodcut
7-1/8 x 8-3/8" woodcut by Carl Pappe, titled "Calle Benito Juarez, Taxco" and pencil signed by the artist. Purchased unframed, recently professionally framed with all-archival, acid-free materials. Frame measures 15-3/4 x 16-1/2".
$ 450
Articulated Sterling Tribal Figural Pin
Not sure whose design this originally was, as it has been done by Los Castillo and Francisco Rivera, among others. This particular pin is signed "CD" in angular letters surrounded by "sterling, Taxco, 925" in a circle. It measures 1-3/8 x 2-7/8" and is an example of modernist Mexican design at its finest.
$ 195
Geometric Choker
15" sterling choker with cutout design links, signed "CET", "Taxco", and #3 eagle mark. WAS $135
$ 95
Chato Castillo 980 Grape Pin
1 x 2-3/8" early Chato Castillo pin with a grape cluster and leaves motif, signed with the conjoined "JTC" mark and Taxco 980. Pin stem is slightly kinked; c-style closure. Was $175
$ 145
Chato Castillo Dome Demiparure
Very early Chato three-dome silver pin with C catch, 3/4 x 2-1/8" approx. and 15/16" diameter with wire clip-style findings. Marked only "Taxco" and conjoined JTC in a cartouche. Earrings nearly perfect but pin is shows its age/wear in some dimples and a slightly kinked stem. Was $165
$ 125
Delfino Kinetic Earrings
Delicate, light classic modernist sterling and faux (?) pearl screwbacked earrings signed "Delfino, Sterling, Taxco, Mexico" in block letters.Approx 2-1/2" long.
$ 95
Francisco Rivera Floral Pin
1 x 1-7/8" symmetrical double-flower motif pin signed "FR" in script and eagle assay #3.
$ 150
Francisco Rivera Face Pin
1-5/8" square sterling profile pin signed with conjoined FR, "sterling Mexico Taxco 925."
$ 150
Francisco Rivera for Emma Earrings
1 x 1-1/2" sterling trapezoid dangle earrings with loaf-shaped obsidian, signed and numbered.
$ 95
Gerardo Lopez 980 Moderne Pin
Beautifully worked scroll and leaf pattern pin, 1-1/4 x 3-1/8", signed with early Lopez oval mark, 980, and eagle #26.
$ 165
Gerardo Lopez Earrings
Approx. 5/8 x 1-1/8" sterling and obsidian screwbacked earrings by Gerardo Lopez. Signed with "Lopez Taxco" oval and eagle assay.
$ 75
Gerardo Lopez Sterling Salad Servers
1-7/8 x 8-1/2" sterling spoon and fork with three applied end hemispheres, signed "Lopez Sterling Taxco" in a circle and eagle assay #26. This is part of a sixty-piece lot of various pieces in this pattern, which will be listed by item type. HOLD
$ 275
Gerardo Lopez Sterling Sherbets
Set of six Gerardo Lopez sterling sherbets, 1950s. Good, heavy weight. Signed "Lopez, Taxco," etc. Good condition overall with slight dents on some bases. Were $225
$ 195
Gerardo Lopez Naturalistic Earrings
3/4 x 1" sterling screwbacked earrings with half-dome and stylized plant design. Signed with the Lopez, Taxco cartouche mark, late '50s/early 1960s.
$ 85
Gerardo Lopez Horse Bolo
Beautifully crafted horse profile (3/4 x 7/8") and decorated sterling tips adorn this 20-1/2" bolo signed "Lopez Taxco" in a cartouche and eagle number 26.
$ 225
Gerardo Lopez Cupid and the Swan Chatelaine Pin
1 x 1-3/4" Cupid attaches by chain to two repousse swans measuring 1-1/2 x 1-7/8" in 980 silver, each component with pin and safety clasp, signed "Lopez Taxco" in a cartouche as well as eagle number 26 and "Hecho en Mexico."
$ 325
Gerardo Lopez Poesies
Pair of 1 x 2-1/2" ewer flower holder pins by Lopez. Purchased from one estate, one is marked 925 and the other is 980 silver. 925 pin is somewhat abraded and bent. Were $175
$ 150
Gomez Antonio-style Cufflinks
970 silver Antonio-style cufflinks signed "MGI" in a peanutlike shape, as well as "MI Gomez Taxco Mexico" in an oval, nice handmade toggles, 3/4 x 1".
$ 125
Hector Aguilar Three-Bead Earrings
940 silver earrings, 5/8 x 3/4". Stacked mark on screw back dates from 1948-1955. Other screw bears eagle assay mark.
$ 195
Hector Aguilar Lyre Earrings
1/2 x 1-1/4" 940 silver earrings signed with the 1955-62 "HA" mark as pictured in Morrill's Silver Masters of Mexico.
$ 250
Hector Aguilar Pickle Fork
Sterling pickle fork, 1/2 x 5" signed with the "HA incuse" Taller Borda mark of 1948-62 and eagle #9.
$ 75
Hector Aguilar Shooting Star Earrings
Approx. 5/8" x 1" 940 silver Hector earrings, ca. 1940-45 signed with indented initials and content marks and stamped "Taxco." One screw finding has some worn threads near the top. Were $250
$ 195
Hector Aguilar Butterfly Pin
Signed 940 silver butterfly pin by Hactor Aguilar, approx. 1 x 1-1/8".
$ 125
HT "Bull's Eye " Pin and Earrings
Beautifully patinated 3D pendant and matching earrings in sterling. Marked with unidentified cipher appearing to be a conjoined H and T, eagle assay mark #20. Pin, approx. 1-3/4" diameter, earrings, just under 1" diameter. WAS $65
$ 50
HT Circle Link Pin
Four interlocked sterling circles comprise this simple, modern pin by the artist who signed his/her work with a conjoined "HT". Also marked "Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, 925." 1 x 2-1/8".
$ 60
Sterling and Enamel Bracelet and Earrings
Trapezoidal link bracelet and matching earrings in sterling with red enamel accents signed JSF, bracelet approximately 6" long with 7/8" links and earrings.
$ 125
Black Enamel Trapezoidal Link Bracelet
Sterling and enamel inlay bracelet by JSF, 7" length.
$ 95
JSF Enamel Fish Earrings
7/16 x 9/16" green enamel and sterling fish motif earrings by JSF. Taxco, eagle assay 3, sterling, etc. marks.
$ 35
Enrique Ledesma Azurite Cufflinks
1/2 x 15/16" sterling and azurite or chrysocolla inlay cufflinks signed Ledesma, design number 287, sterling, Taxco, eagle assay #3.
$ 150
Enrique Ledesma Inlaid Hoop Earrings
Sterling and chrysacolla inlaid hoop earrings, approx. 7/8 x 1" high. Signed "Ledesma, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico", design #236 and eagle assay #3.
$ 125
Enrique Ledesma Large Dangle Earrings
Design number 212 azurmalachite(?) and sterling earrings by Ledesma for the Plateria Cortes, fully signed and eagle marked. 3/4 x 1-3/4". Note variation in stone finishes.
$ 95
Enrique Ledesma Octopus Pin
Beautifully restored by former Los Castillo artisans in Mexico City, this azurmalachite inlay pin measures 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" and is signed "Ledesma, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico, 925" and eagle assay mark #3.
$ 150
Enrique Ledesma Obsidian Dangle Earrings
1/2 x 1-1/4" dangle earrings by Enrique Ledesma. These appear to be fairly early, as they lack a design number and assay mark. Stamped "Ledesma Silver" and "925" with "Mexico" hand engraved into each.
$ 95
Los Castillo Metales Casados Cuff
Fresh, modern striped married metals cuff signed "Metales Castillo," design #188, and eagle assay mark. 1-1/4" high, inside measurements 2" x 2-3/8", opening 1.5" wide.
$ 195
Los Castillo Abstract Earrings
Design number 420 screwback sterling earrings by Los Castillo, each with identical markings.
$ 95
Los Castillo Articulated Pendant and Earrings
Terrific style copper and sterling very large kinetic pendant (1.75 x 4") and 1 x 3-1/4" earrings. Earrings signed on screw findings with undecipherable eagle assay mark. Pendant appears to bear eagle assay mark #36 (a late Salvador design?), no other markings.
$ 195
Aztec Mosaic Pinwheel Pin
Beautifully made 2" diameter sterling and azurmalachite inlay pin in the style of (and possibly made by) Los Castillo. Partially struck double sterling marks read "Sterling Taxco" and "Hecho en Mexico". Design #128, no eagle assay.
$ 80
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