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K Bueno - Vintage Modernist Mexican Metalwork
Kim Matthews, proprietor left: Spratling 980 jaguar pin, not for sale. |
Albarado Obsidian Link Necklace
15-link necklace of sterling channel-set obsidian in the manner of Enrique Ledesma, 7/16" x 1-1/8" each, approx. 5-1/4" diameter, 14" length. Curved links fit the neck nicely but aren't easy to measure! Signed "Albarado Taxco Mexico" in a circle and eagle assay #3. Nicely crafted hidden box clasp. $ 150 |
Antonio Pineda 970 Cufflinks
Heavyweight 970 silver biomorphic cufflinks by Antonio, with archer cutout, 5/8 x 1-1/8", includes Antonio crown mark and Cooperativa Castillo stamp. Were $225 $ 175 |
Antonio Pineda 970 Earrings
1/2 x 1-1/4" 970 silver sheet formed earrings signed with Antonio's crown mark as well as the Cooperativa Castillo mark and eagle assay #58. Screw backs. Were $225 $ 175 |
Antonio Pineda 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 Pineda 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 |
Carmen Beckmann Cufflinks
Handsome, modern 1-1/8" square button-style cufflinks signed "Beckmann, Mexico, Sterling." $ 150 |
Bernice Goodspeed Dangle Earrings
3/4 x 1-1/2" 950 silver PreColumbian motif dangle earrings by Bernice Goodspeed. Signed "B" at the center of a circle reading "Plata Taxco" and stamped "950 Mexico". $ 125 |
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 "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 PreColumbian Earrings
7/8 x 1" sterling screwbacked earrings signed "B Plata Taxco." $ 95 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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 Eagle Head Cufflinks
1-1/8" diameter sterling cufflinks with a stylized PreColumbian eagle-head motif against a deep niello background, signed with conjoined script "FR", sterling, Taxco, Mexico. Nice tight toggles. $ 150 |
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 for Emma Earrings
1 x 1-1/2" sterling trapezoid dangle earrings with loaf-shaped obsidian, signed and numbered. $ 95 |
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 |
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 Fleur-de-Lis Earrings
7/8 x 1" sterling screwbacked earrings signed with the stylized "Lopez Taxco" cartouche and eagle assay #26. $ 85 |
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 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 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 |
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 Dangle Earrings
Unusual design 940 silver dangle earrings, early-mid 1940s, signed HA, 940 and Taller Borda on screw findings. 1 x 1.5". $ 225 |
Hector Aguilar Scroll Earrings
Large yet elegant 940 silver earrings by Hector ca. 1948-62, 1 x 1-3/4". Signed with the stacked "940, HA, Taxco, Mexico" mark of that era. $ 250 |
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 S-Curve Three-Bead 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. Were $225 $ 195 |
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 |
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 |
Jose Luis Flores Dangle Earrings
Great pair of sterling dangle earrings signed JLF but almost certainly a Miguel Martinez design, 1-1/8 x 1-1/8". Screw findings marked JLF sterling Taxco and design number 1093. $ 125 |
Black Enamel Trapezoidal Link Bracelet
Sterling and enamel inlay bracelet by JSF, 7" length. $ 95 |
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 |
Enrique Ledesma Deco Rectangle Cufflinks
Sharp sterling and obsidian inlay cufflinks by Ledesma, fully signed, eagle assay #3, design number 282. 3/4 x 1." $ 195 |
Enrique Ledesma Lapis Cufflinks
Lapis diamond shapes are set into 1/2 x 1" sterling half-round backs in these fully signed and numbered 971 cufflinks by Ledesma for the Plateria Cortes. Eagle assay #3. $ 175 |
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 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 Inlay Earrings
Elegant and flawlessly executed chrysacolla (?) and sterling earrings fully signed Ledesma, eagle assay mark, and design #307. $ 95 |
Enrique Ledesma Obsidian Dangle Earrings
Design #502, 3/4 x 1-1/2" sterling and obsidian screwbacked dangle earrings also signed "Ledesma, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico" and eagle assay #3. $ 95 |
Enrique Ledesma Dangle Earrings
3/4 x 1-1/2" appliqued sterling screwbacked earrings signed "Ledesma Taxco," "Hecho en Mexico 925," and eagle assay number 3. $ 95 |
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 |
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 |
Los Castillo Beaded Wave Earrings
3/4 x 1-3/4" sterling screwbacked earrings signed and design numbered 719, wirh circular marker's marks and eagle assay. $ 110 |
Los Castillo Oval Mosaic Earrings
Turquoise cabs surrounded by azurmalachite Mosaico Azteca inlay comprise these small sterling Los Castillo earrings, 3/8" x 1/2", signed and numbered 106 on screw findings. $ 75 |
Los Castillo Mixed Media Demiparure
Daisy motif pin and earrings combine Mosaico Azteca and Metales Casados techniques. Fully signed and numbered, max. width earrings 1 x 2", pin 2-1/4" x 2-5/8" approx. $ 225 |
Los Castillo Celestial Earrings
3/4 x 1-1/2" silver over copper screwbacked earrings after Spratling by Los Castillo. Screw findings marked "Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico". Condition good with some abrasions. $ 125 |
Los Castillo Link Bracelet
Early Los Castillo six-link sterling bracelet, signed with straight-line marks "Los Castillo/Taxco/Sterling/Made in Mexico" and design number 233. Hook-and-eye closure and safety chain, 3/8 x 6-3/4" approximate length. $ 250 |
Los Castillo Swag Pin
Early (pre-eagle assay) Los Castillo sterling pin, signed on applied plaque with block-letter mark and design number 635. 1-3/4 x 3-1/2". $ 175 |
Los Castillo Mosaico Azteca Bracelet
Eight 3/4 x 7/8" sterling links with azurmalachite inlay, signed with double circular marks and design number 161. $ 195 |
Los Castillo Figural Pins
Early pair of figural sterling pins, signed with block-style signature and design# 101. She's roughly 3/4 x 1-7/8"; he's about 3/4 x 2-1/8". $ 250 |
Los Castillo "Fern" Earrings
3/4 x 1-1/2" sterling earrings by Los Castillo. Fully stamped on handmade screw findings, including eagle assay mark and design number 130. Beautifully crafted: top of "fern/flower" fitted into bottom pocket and sweat-soldered. $ 125 |
Los Castillo Pavonado Cufflinks
Unusual 7/8" diameter blued steel on silver fish motif cufflinks by Los Castillo, signed and design numbered 115. Were $125 $ 85 |
Los Castillo Mixed Media Hardware
Brass, abalone, and azurmalachite inlay knobs by Los Castillo. Two round knobs are design number 159 and measure 2" in diameter. Scroll design is design number 165 and measures approx. 1 x 2-5/8". All are signed "Los Castillo Taxco" in a circle. Price is for lot of three. $ 145 |
Los Castillo Abstract Earrings
Design number 420 screwback sterling earrings by Los Castillo, each with identical markings. $ 95 |
Los Castillo Mixed Media Calla Lily Pin
1-5/8 x 1-7/8" graphic calla lily pin by Los Castillo combines the Metales Casados and Mosaico Azteca techniques. Signed "Los Castillo Taxco" in a circle, eagle assay 15?, Hecho en Mexico, and design number 700. $ 125 |
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 Dress Pin
Early, hefty sterling pin signed with the straight-line block-letter "Los Castillo Taxco" mark and design number 419, pre- eagle assay. 1 x 2", with a small pendant loop on the reverse upper left, suggesting that matching pieces may have been available. $ 110 |
Los Castillo Triskelion Earrings
7/8" round silver earrings, each stamped with "Los Castillo Taxco" in a circle and design number 605 on screw findings. $ 125 |
Los Castillo Cooperativa Inlay Earrings
7/16 x 1" sterling and bloodstone(?) screwbacked earrings, design number 124, eagle assay #3 produced by the artisans of the Antonio Pineda/Los Castillo co-op. $ 95 |
Los Castillo Mosaico Azteca Earrings
Design #170, curved azurmalachite inlay sterling earrings by Los Castillo measuring 1/2 x just over 1-1/8." Fully marked with design number, eagle assay, maker's mark, etc. on backs and screw findings, $ 85 |
Los Castillo Onix Negro Bolo
Super stylish turquoise, brass, silver, and black onyx bolo, charm 3/4 x 1-7/8", signed "Los Castillo Taxco" in a circle surrounding eagle assay #15, "Onix Negro" and design number 059 (8?)P. Braided leather bolo with cinceled and beaded sterling ends. Condition excellent. $ 175 |
Los Castillo Onix Negro Cufflinks
Stylish sterling, brass, and onyx inlay pentagonal cufflinks by Los Castillo, signed, eagle assay marked, and design numbered 027P. Approx. 7/8" square. $ 95 |
Los Castillo Flower Dress Clip
Large (2-1/2 x 3-3/8") early Los Castillo sterling dress (or hair?) pin, fully signed with straight-line block-letter mark on two-pronged finding as well as back, design number 460(?). $ 195 |
Los Castillo Pluma Azteca Dangle Earrings
1-3/8 x 2-1/8" figural bird earrings with feathers cased in sterling. Signed "Los Castillo Taxco" in a circle, "Made in Mexico," "925," and design number 16. $ 85 |
Los Castillo Rectangle Cufflinks
Smart patinated sterling cufflinks by Los Castillo signed with double circular "Sterling Mexico" and "Los Castillo Taxco" on each link. 1/2 x 7/8". $ 150 |
Los Castillo Fish Pin
Early fun sterling fish pin by Los Castillo, signed and numbered. 1 x 1-1/2". $ 95 |
Los Castillo Figure Cutout Earrings
Skillfully cut out figures in a surrealistic design adorn these 50s modernist sterling earrings by Los Castillo. 3/4 x 15/16", signed and numbered. $ 95 |
Los Castillo Naturalistic Earrings
Elegant Margot-esque sterling screwbacked earrings signed and design numbered 595, with double circular Los Castillo marks and eagle assay, signed on findings as well as backs. $ 110 |
Los Castillo Pavon Fish Earrings
Unusual sterling inlay steel screwbacked earrings in Los Castillo's "Steel the color of a peacock" technique. Steel is fused to a sterling back. Sterling findings signed and numbered. Condition good with some scratches/rust, 7/8" diameter. Were $95 $ 65 |
Los Castillo Swag/Scroll Earrings
These early Los Castillo clipback earrings show the influence of Margot van Voorhies Carr and are signed with the straight-line block letter mark, "Sterling Mexico," and design number 574. 1-1/2 x 1-1/2." $ 125 |
Los Castillo Sterling Earrings
These 1/2 x 1-3/4" hefty sterling earrings definitely show Margot's influence at Los Castillo. Signed and numbered 704 on screwback findings. $ 95 |
Los Castillo Brass Onix Negro Earrings
Large 1 x 1-1/2" brushed brass and sterling-backed inverted teardrop earrings in Los Castillo's Onix Negro technique. Numbered and signed on screwback findings. $ 95 |
Los Castillo Beaded Leaf Pin
7/8 x 2-1/8" sterling repousse pin by Los Castillo, design number 710, double stamped Los Castillo Taxco Sterling circular marks, and letter H. $ 95 |
Los Castillo Onix Negro Profile Earrings
1-1/8 x 1-3/8" Picasso-style 1950s Onix Negro earrings by Los Castillo, signed and numbered. Handmade sterling findings should be straighted or replaced for best fit. $ 125 |
Los Castillo Onix Negro Domino Tie Clip
1-1/8 x 2-3/4" onyx and sterling inlay tie clip by Los Castillo, signed and numbered. Some abrasions to stone, but very good condition overall. $ 95 |
Los Castillo Eagle Profile Pin
Unusual mixed-media pin combining Mosaico Azteca and Onix Negro techniques in a brass setting. 1 x 1-1/8", signed "ONMA," Los Castillo Mexico circular mark, and design number 34. $ 95 |
Los Castillo Lock and Key Pin
Early-mid 1940s Los Castillo sheet sterling pin in the form of an escutcheon with keyhole and dangling key on chain, 2 x 2-1/2". Key/chain 3-3/8" long. Signed with straight-line block letter mark and design number 134. $ 250 |
Los Castillo Rooster Earrings
Design #167, wonderfully surreal screwbacked earrings signed with the circular "Los Castillo Taxco" mark on each. $ 125 |
Los Castillo Copper Combs
Pair elegant copper hair ornaments, each 1-1/2 x 3-3/4", signed "Los Castillo Taxco" in a circle, and "Hecho en Mexico." $ 150 |
Los Castillo Mixed Metals Bracelet
Smart silver, brass, and copper bracelet marked "Metales Castillo" and design number 144 with box clasp. This is a bracelet for a fairly small wrist, 2-3/8" diameter. $ 225 |
Los Castillo Pegasus Scatter Pins
Pair of sterling Los Castillo Pegasus pins, likely a Margot design. Interestingly, one bears the earlier straight-line block-letter mark, and the other, a later circular mark. Both include identical design numbers. 1-1/4" diameter. $ 195 |
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 |
Margot de Taxco Dangle Earrings
1-1/2" x 1-1/2" sterling neo art nouveau dangles, fully signed on screw findings, design number 5539. $ 125 |
Margot de Taxco Earrings
Exquisite naturalistic motif sterling earrings by Margot, signed and numbered. $ 125 |
Margot de Taxco Beaded Hoop Earrings
1-3/8 x 1-7/8" sterling dangle hoop earrings, signed and design numbered 5110, eagle assay marked. $ 125 |
Margot de Taxco Vermeil Comedy and Tragedy Pins
Unusual pair of approx. 1 x 1-1/8" sterling vermeil pins by Margot, fully signed, design number 5458. $ 265 |
Margot Speckle Earrings
3/8 x 5/8" lapis blue speckle enamel sterling earrings, signed and design numbered 5788 on screw findings, eagle assay #16, etc. $ 85 |
Margot de Taxco Enamel Dangle Earrings
Striking 1 x 1-3/4" sterling earrings with black and white enamel dangles, design number 5587, signed "Margot de Taxco" and eagle assay number 16. $ 160 |
Margot Geometric Clip Earrings
3/4 x 1-3/4" sterling earrings by Margot, signed on clipback findings with maker's mark and design number 542(6?), eagle assay mark, etc. $ 125 |
Margot de Taxco Floral Hoop Earrings
1-1/2" diameter sterling screwbacked hoops in an abstracted floral motif by Margot. Signed and design numbered (5719?) on one earrings, eagle assay on the other. $ 150 |
Margot de Taxco Snail Earrings
Approx. 1 x 1-1/8" sterling repousse earrings, one slight kink in left earring. Unsigned left finding, but eagle assay #16 and "Sterling Made in Mexico" appear on right earring. $ 95 |
Maricela Leaf Demiparure
Hefty cast sterling leaf pin and earrings by Isidro Garcia Pina, signed "Maricela, Tasco," sterling, etc. 7/8 x 2-1/8" pin; screwbacked earrings measure 5/8 x 1-1/8" $ 125 |
Maricela Spiral Demiparure
Sterling spiral motif pin and earrings signed with the block-letter "Maricela" mark. Pin 1-5/8" diameter; earrings 7/8" diameter. Oxidation is light. Was $125 $ 95 |
Maricela Leaf Earrings
7/8 x 1-1/4" sterling screwbacked earrings signed "Maricela" in script and marked "Sterling Hecho en Mexico." $ 55 |
Casa Maya Dangle Necklace
Four sections totaling 6" in height comprise this signed Maya copper and brass necklace with dyed onyx beaded cascabeles. Chain length approximately 16". Was $110 $ 80 |
Casa Maya Demiparure
Copper and brass repousse figural necklace and earrings signed Maya. 18" chain, 2-1/8 x 3-1/8" pendant. $ 95 |
Casa Maya Mixed Metal Belt Buckle
Huge (2-7/8 x 5-1/2") silver, brass, and copper repousse buckle in an abstracted PreColumbian dragon motif, signed "Maya Mexico." Typical lacquer wear as shown. $ 125 |
Casa Maya Brass Pin/Pendant
2-1/4" diameter brass pin with pendant bale and respousse decoration signed "Maya Mexico." $ 60 |
Casa Maya Fish Pin
Fantastic 3D copper and brass fish by Maya, signed "Maya Mexico," with amethyst eye and undulating fins and tail. 2-3/4 x 3." $ 165 |
Casa Maya Disk Earrings
Signed "Maya Mexico" 1-1/8" copper and brass disks dangle from screw findings. See matching necklace. $ 75 |
Casa Maya Feet Trays
Maya's copy of Hubert Harmon's brass foot trays with multicolor dyed onyx cab feet. Signed "Maya, Mexico". Substantial lacquer wear on bottoms, but good condition overall. 3-3/8 x 5-1/2". $ 125 |
Casa Maya Style Face Cufflinks
Beautifully crafted brass and copper face motif cufflinks in the style of Maya, but marked only "Mexico" on the toggles. Great design, excellent condition. $ 75 |
Casa Maya Disk Necklace
Terrific chased copper and brass link necklace with 2-1/4" diameter two-sided disk signed "Maya, Mexico." Hook-and-eye closure, 15-1/4" length. $ 150 |
Casa Maya Style "Armadillo" Earrings
3/4 x 1" copper and brass screwbacked earrings marked only "Mexico" on findings, but certainly in the spirit of Maya's interpretation of Aguilar-Altamirano's "armadillo" designs. $ 55 |
Casa Maya Face Cufflinks
Fun brass repousse cufflinks with copper accents on these button-style cufflinks, 7/8 x 3/4" signed with "Maya Mexico" block-letter mark. $ 60 |
Miguel Wreath Pin
2-1/8 x 2-1/2" sterling wreath with dimensional tendrils by Miguel. Stamped twice with his early block-letter mark and "sterling Mexico 925". No eagle assay or design number. $ 95 |
Miguel Demiparure
Six 1" links with faux-turquoise cabochons comprise this approximately 7" sterling bracelet signed with a variety of marks, including that of the Rancho Alegre store, Miguel's script signature, and the script initials of the silversmith, ERE. Also design number 237 and eagle assay mark #3. Hidden box clasp and safety chain. Screwbacked dangle earrings have matching marks. $ 175 |
Emma Melendez Floral Clip Earrings
1-3/8 x 1-3/4" approx. sterling clip earrings, made and signed (JLF) by Jose Luis Flores and marked "EMMA" but almost certainly a Miguel Garcia design. Undulating leaves radiate from a central flower with niello accents. No export marks--just "Sterling, Taxco" surrounding the smith's initials. $ 95 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Dangle Earrings
Interesting sterling and turquoise inlay dangle screwbacked earrings by Miguel, design number 1243, includes eagle assay mark 3 and unknown taller's mark (Hnos.G.S.--anyone know this workshop?) 1/2 x 1-1/2" total height. $ 95 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Link Bracelet
Six dimensional sterling links comprise this 6-3/4" bracelet designed by Miguel for the Rancho Alegre shop. Signed and numbered with Miguel's script signature, Rancho Alegre, Sterling, Taxco, 925. With hook-and-eye closure. $ 125 |
Miguel Star Clip Earrings
1-5/16" diameter sterling earrings by Miguel Garcia Martinez for the Rancho Alegre store, featuring dramatic star-shaped cutaways against oxidized shadowbox backgrounds with central spheres. Design number 1298. $ 150 |
Miguel Tie Bar and Cufflinks Set
1/2 x 1-9/16" sterling tie bar and 11/16 x 7/8" sterling swivel cufflinks designed by Miguel Garcia Martinez and made by Jose Luis Flores, signed and design numbered 838 and 826 respectively. $ 95 |
Miguel Abstract Pin
1-1/2 x 1/3/8" sterling pin designed by Miguel Garcia Martinez and made by smith Adan Alvarado for the Rancho Alegre store. Fully marked including eagle assay #1 and design number 115. $ 95 |
Miguel Turquoise Inlay Dangle Earrings
1 x 1-5/8" sterling and turquoise inlay earrings signed "Miguel" in script, design #1370, and stamped with the mystery maker's mark for the G.S. Brothers (Hnos G.S.) as well as sterling and eagle assay marks. $ 75 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Drop Earrings
Sterling and turquoise dangle earrings designed by Miguel and signed by the smith GVE, design number 281. $ 85 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Bolo Tie
Super PreColumbian design sterling 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" high bolo by Miguel for the Rancho Alegre store. Nicely detailed, including undulating trim on cap ends. Fully signed, design number 1080. $ 195 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Leaf Earrings
Graceful sterling leaf dangle earrings signed Miguel in early block-letter mark, 1/2 x 1-1/2". $ 85 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez "X" Clips
7/8 x 1" sterling clip earrings signed "Miguel" in script, "Rancho Alegre" Sterling" " Taxco" and design number 1210. $ 125 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Art Nouveau Link Bracelet
Superb naturalistic leaf-and-flower motif in an updated Art Nouveau style sterling bracelet designed by Miguel Garcia and made by Taller Borda smith Jose Luis Flores. Signed Miguel in script, JLF, sterling, Taxco and design #1803. With box clasp and fine safety chain, 1-1/2 x 6-7/8". $ 295 |
Miguel Profile Cufflinks
Early PreColumbian motif sterling cufflinks by Miguel Garcia Martinez, signed with block-letter mark, "sterling Taxco 925." No eagle assay, silversmith's markings, or design number. $ 95 |
Miguel Shell and Bead Clip Earrings
Interesting inverted teardrop shape clip earrings by Miguel Garcia Martinez, 7/8 x 1-1/2". Signed "Miguel" in script, design #1233, and eagle assay #3. $ 95 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Earrings
1/2 x 1" sterling dangle earrings marked 925, signed Miguel and JLF for Jose Luis Flores, design number 826. $ 85 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Cuff
Early carved dyed onyx and sterling bracelet by Miguel. Large and hefty, with a 2 x 2.5" opening and 1-1/8 x 1-7/8" cabochon. Signed with Miguel's early block-letter mark, sterling, Mexico, 925. No eagle assay mark or design number. Stone face has a tiny flake that does not detract but should be mentioned. $ 175 |
Miguel Greek Key Cufflinks
3/4" square sterling cufflinks designed by Miguel Garcia Martinez and crafted by Jose Luis Flores, fully marked, design #837. Niello is light in one area. Were $95 $ 75 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Cutwork Pin
2 x 2-1/4" sterling pin with an undulating curvilinear motif, signed "Miguel" in script as well as smith mark AA for Adan Alvarado, design number 114 and Rancho Alegre store stamp. $ 125 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Cufflinks
7/8" x 1" sterling and synthethic turquoise swivel-toggle cufflinks signed Miguel for the Rancho Alegre, design number 1314. $ 125 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Spiral Motif Pin
Bold and modern 2 x 2-1/8" hexagonal brooch in sterling signed Miguel Garcia Martinez in script. Marks include smith Adan Alvarado's initials, design number 108, and Rancho Alegre store stamp. $ 125 |
Miguel Garcia Martinez Shield Pin
1-5/8 x 1-7/8" PreColumbian style sterling pin signed "Miguel" in script as well as smith mark AA for Adan Alvarado, design number 113 and Rancho Alegre store $ 95 |
Miguel Melendez Pendant
3-1/4" cruciform sterling and lapis mosaic pendant with 23" chain. Both pendant and chain signed. Was $225 $ 175 |
Miguel Melendez Tigereye Bracelet
Six sterling oval links set with cabochons of tigereye measuring 7/8" x 1-1/4" for a total length of roughly 7-1/4" inches comprise this clean, modern bracelet signed Miguel Melendez (encircled M). Also stamped "sterling Mexico" and eagle assay #3. With safety chain. $ 175 |
Miguel Melendez Moon and Star Set
Unusual celestial themed dimensional pin and earrings by Miguel Melendez featuring garnet "stars" on a heavily oxidized background. All pieces, including findings, signed with "M in a circle" mark, sterling, etc. Pin, 1-3/4" diameter, earrings, 1-1/4" diameter. Was $295 $ 250 |
Miguel Melendez Starburst Pin
Sterling and smoky quartz pin by Miguel Melendez, just under 1.75" diameter, signed "M in a circle", Taxco, sterling, and eagle assay #3. $ 75 |
Miguel Melendez Starburst Earrings
Silver and faceted glass screwbacked earrings by Miguel Melendez, signed with his "M in a circle" and Taxco marks on findings. 1.75" diameter. $ 60 |
Miguel Melendez Mosaic Bracelet
Stone mosaic and sterling serpent-head link bracelet by Miguel Melendez. Condition good with exception of some surface scratches which can be buffed out. 5/8 x 7-7/8." Was $175 $ 125 |
Miguel Melendez Spiderweb Bracelet
2-3/8" diameter hand-cut sterling bracelet with azurmalachite inlay, signed with Melendez' "M in a circle" mark and marked sterling, Taxco. Box clasp and safety chain. $ 175 |
Miguel Melendez Kinetic Eagle Pendant
2-1/4" diameter azurmalachite mosaic inlaid pendant signed with Melendez' encircled "M" mark, eagle assay #3, and "sterling Hecho en Mexico." With original 24" signed hand-forged sterling chain. $ 175 |
Miguel Melendez Mosaic Circle Pin
1-1/2" diameter sterling PreColumbian eagle motif surrounded by azurmalachite mosaic inlay by Miguel Melendez, signed "M in a circle", "Mexico," "Sterling Hecho en Taxco" in a circle, and eagle assay #3. $ 75 |
Miguel Melendez Geometric Mosaic Bracelet
Mosaic inlay and sterling link bracelet comprised of six 5/8" high links, 2-1/2" diameter, signed and numbered. Includes substantial safety chain. Was $225 $ 175 |
Miguel Melendez Spiderweb Pin
2-1/8" diameter sterling cutwork with azurmalachite (?) mosaic inlay pin with pendant bale by Mi |