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Bueno - Vintage Mexican Modernist Silver Jewelry and Metalwork Kim Matthews, proprietor Left: Spratling 980 jaguar pin, not for sale. |
Ric Pierced "Sailboat" Earrings
Early 80s lightweight sterling teardrop earrings with cutouts signed "Ric, Taxco" with TR-26 assay mark, 1-1/4 x 1-1/2". Ric calls this her "sailboat" design.
$ 75
Ric Sterling and Aventurine Pin
7/8 x 2-1/4 sterling pin with aventurine cab, evocative of Sigi
s "fish" series. Signed "Ric" in script, Taxco, sterling, eagle assay #3 and design number 970.
$ 145
Ric Earrings
Elegant moderne stylized obsidian lily earrings in sterling by Erika Hult de Corral. 3/4 x 1-1/2", they include the comfortable combination hinge/screwbacks developed by Sigi Piņeda. Signed "Ric, Taxco, Sterling, 925," and design number 65. WAS $175
$ 150
Ric Freeform Sterling Pin
2" x 2-1/4" sterling pin by Erika Hult de Corral, signed with the early diamond "Ric Taxco" mark and assay number 26. Pin stem appears quite crooked in photo due to position of cutouts but is fairly straight.
$ 150
Ric Pinky Ring
3/4" diameter sterling ring with a labyrys-like motif, signed "Ric 925" and eagle assay #3.
$ 45
Salvador Teran Round Mosaic Tray
7-1/8" diameter brass and blue glass mosaic tesserae tray with brass Precolumbian monkey motif, signed "Handwrought, Salvador, Hecho en Mexico" and design number 421. Good condition but could use a polish. .A similar tray with white tiles (not pictured, photo on request) is available for the same price.
$ 225
Salvador Teran Mosaic Ashtray
Floral motif glass mosaic and brass ashtray with figural feet signed Salvador and numbered, 7" diameter.
$ 175
Salvador Teran Profile Cufflinks
Wonderful dimensional 1 x 1" figural cufflinks by Salvador in his signature "shadowbox" style of cutouts and appliques. Signed "Salvador" in script, "Sterling Mexico," illegible eagle assay number, and design number 132.
$ 275
Salvador Teran Pearl Cufflinks
Approx. 3/4 x 1" sterling niello diamond-shape links set with single pearls by Salvador Vaca Teran. Eagle assay #36, design number 212, "Salvador" script mark as well as "Sterling Mexico."
$ 250
Sanborn's Figural Salt and Pepper
1 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/2" cast sterling salt and peppers signed "Sanborn's Mexico" and owl mark.
$ 95
Serafin Moctezuma Turquoise Dot Inlay Earrings
Simple and modern, these 7/8" diameter sterling screwbacked earrings are signed "SM Hecho en Mexico" and "Taxco" on findings.
$ 45
Serafin Moctezuma 940 Silver Sun Pin
1-3/4" diameter cutwork pin by Serafin Moctezuma, signed with conjoined SM, marked Taxco and 940. Early pressure catch--no lock, but tension is very good. Was $125
$ 95
Serafin Moctezuma Dragon Pin
Expressive, energetic early Taxco pin in 940 silver by Serafin Moctezuma. Hook and eye catch, signed SM, 940, Taxco. 3/4 x 1-3/8."
$ 85
Sigi Plateros Cufflinks
Early Sigi Piņeda cufflinks in sterling and inlaid rosewood with marked sterling toggles and bodies. Signed "Plateros, Taxco" with design number 25. 7/8" square.
$ 95
Sigi Piņeda Fish Pin
Sleek niello and polished sterling fish series pin signed with "Sigi Tasco" double cartouches, eagle assay #36, "sterling hecho en Mexico" circular stamp, and design number 360.
$ 175
Sigi Amethyst "Wishbone" Pin
Approx. 1-1/2 x 2-1/4" sterling and amethyst cabochon pin signed with double "Sigi Taxco" cartouche marks and eagle assay #36. No design number on this one.
$ 225
Sigi Piņeda Earrings
Early Sigi sterling screwbacked earrings signed "Plateros," as his shop was first called, 3/8 x 1-7/8", with design number and eagle assay mark.
$ 95
Sigi Piņeda Amethyst Boomerang Pin
Sigi boomerang design pin, sterling with amethyst wire-set cabochon. 1-1/4 x 2-3/8", signed "Sigi, Tasco" in a single cartouche, "Sterling Hecho en Mexico" in a circle, eagle assay #3, and design number 84.
$ 195
Sigi Piņeda Boomerang Pin
Quintessential Sigi boomerang design pin, nielloed sterling with obsidian wire-set cabochon. 1-1/4 x 2-3/8", signed "Sigi, Tasco" in cartouches, "Sterling Hecho en Mexico" in a circle, eagle assay #3, and design number 84.
$ 225
Sigi Piņeda Oval Earrings
These simple green stone (dyed onyx?) and sterling earrings feature Sigi's combo clip/screwbacks and measure 1/2 x 3/4". Signed and numbered.
$ 95
Sigi Brushed Sterling Earrings
1/2 x 1" clip/screw style earrings in a design evocative of overlapping flower petals, signed and numbered with "Sigi Tasco" cartouches
$ 95
Sigi Sterling Bangle
1-7/8 x 2-3/6" heavyweight sterling bangle with safety chain signed with "Sigi, Tasco" single-oval mark, design number 288, eagle assay 3, and "sterling, hecho en Mexico" circular stamp.
$ 125
Sigi Piņeda Fish Pin
1-1/4 x 2-5/8" sterling fish pin with niello interior and matte ball "eye" by Sigi, signed "Sigi Tasco" in an oval, numbered, eagle assay, etc.
$ 150
Sigi Piņeda Obsidian Collar
Graceful and sleek collar in sterling and obsidian by Sigi, rear box-style closure. Signed and numbered "Sigi, Tasco" cartouches, etc. 4-1/2" approximate diameter across, 5-1/4" distance from front swivel pin to rear clasp.
$ 375
Sigi Plateros Figural Earrings
Wonderful early 3/4 x 2" surrealistic segmented figural earrings by Sigi, incomplete maker's mark for Plateros and "Sterling Mexico" on trimmed screw findings.
$ 165
Sigi Pineda Aventurine Clip Earrings
9/16 x 1-1/8" sterling earrings with aventurine cabochons and Sigi's patented combination screw/clip findings. Signed with the "Sigi Tasco" double cartouche marks, eagle assay #36, "sterling Hecho en Mexico" and partial design mumber.
$ 125
Sigi Plateros Biomorphic Earrings
Early Sigi Piņeda sterling dangle earrings, approx. 3/4 x 1-1/4" high. Design number 10, eagle assay mark, and "Plateros Taxco" on screw findings.
$ 125
Sigi Plateros Dish Cufflinks
These 1" round sterling cufflinks are an early Sigi design, numbered 17. Also marked with double circular "Plateros Taxco" and "Made in Mexico Sterling" marks, eagle assay #3.
$ 125
Sigi Geometric Earrings
Sterling and niello geometric earrings consisting of two overlapping shapes, 5/8 x 3/4" approx., with Sigi's signature screw/clip findings. Signed with the single 'Sigi Tasco" cartouche, eagle assay #3, etc., and design number 471.
$ 125
Sigi Clip Earrings Design 271
Sterling clip/screw earrings signed with "Sigi Tasco" double cartouche marks, design number, etc. Just under 1/2 x 1-1/2."
$ 95
Sigi Pineda Fungus Design Cufflinks
3/4 x 7/8" nielloed sterling cufflinks signed Sigi Tasco in a single cartouche, design #48. Great style.
$ 175
Tono Mixed Media Fish Cufflinks
Fun fish motif cufflinks in piedra negra and metales casados with turquoise blue eyes, signed "Tono," "AC" in a circle, "Piedra Negra" and design number T5 as well as "Hecho en Mexico." Approximately 1-1/8" square.
$ 85
Tono Piedra Negra Cufflinks
7/8" brass, sterling, turquoise, and onyx cufflinks signed Tono, Cecilia, AC, etc.
$ 85
Tono Mixed Metal Piedra Negra Pin/Pendant
Copper, silver, turquoise, and onyx are combined to create an abstract design that evokes the indigenous art of the Pacific Northwest. Signed and numbered Tono, AC, etc., it measures roughly 2 x 2-1/4".
$ 150
Tono Piedra Negra Parrot Pin
1-3/8" diameter mixed media parrot sits on a hoop of brass. Signed and numbered Tono, Cecilia, AC, sterling etc. Was $75
$ 45
Tono Dangle Pin
Terrific design Piedra Negra pin by Tono/Cecilia, fully marked, design #T234. 1-3/8" x 3-3/8" high to bottom of dangles. Includes pendant bale.
$ 145
Tono Piedra Negra Cufflinks
1/2 x 7/8" links combining unpolished black onyx, faux turquoise, brass and sterling. Signed "Sterling 925 Taxco" in a circle with "AC" at its center, "Hecho en Mexico," "Tono Piedra Negra," and design number T157.
$ 95
Tono Oval Tigereye Cufflinks
Tigereye is surrounded by concentric sterling ovals on niello backs in these 3/4 x 7/8" cufflinks signed Tono, "sterling Taxco 925" in a circle, and Hecho en Mexico.
$ 95
Tono Bird Demiparure
Mixed media piedra negra figural pin and earrings signed "Tono, AC", etc. Pin measures 1-1/8 x 2; sterling screwbacked earrings, 1/2 x 1". Slight lacquer wear. Was $175.00
$ 150
Tono Mixed Media Owl Pin
1-5/8" diameter mixed metals and stone pin in Tono's "Piedra Negra", signed AC, sterling, etc. Was $95.00
$ 75
Sterling Seahorse Pin
Early (marked only "Mexico Silver") silver repousse seahorse pin with locking clasp, 1-1/2 x 2-1/2."
$ 65
Torso Cufflinks
Purchased as Mexican, these figural silver novelty links measure just over 3/4" high and feature handmade shanks and toggles--one of which is just a little loose. Marked "Silver Made in". The patina is so nice I decided to leave them as found.
$ 75
Rancho Alegre Abstract Earrings
1/2 x 1-1/4" screwbacked earrings in the style of Miguel Garcia Martinez, signed only "Rancho Alegre Taxco" and "sterling."
$ 60
Tortoise Wave Earrings
These early, lightweight silver and tortoiselike inlay screwbacked earrings are signed only "Mexico silver" and are evocative of Spratling's tortoiseshell designs. 7/8 x 7/8"
$ 45
Early Taxco 980 Link Bracelet
Classic, elegant 980 silver link bracelet comprised of five approx. 3/4 x 1-1/8" links totaling 6-1/4" length. Hook and eye closure, stamped "Taxco 980" on one link.
$ 150
Sterling and Dyed Onyx Pin and Earrings
Green dyed onyx is set in sterling to create this brooch and earrings, by two different makers. The brooch is 1-1/4 x 2-1/2"; the earrings measure 1 x 1-1/2". WAS $50
$ 40
Architectonic Taxco Salt and Pepper
Bold, pagodalike salt and pepper in brass by an unknown artist, marked only "Taxco, Made in Mexico." Screw-type plugs on bottoms, 1-5/8 square by 1-7/8" high.
$ 75
980 Silver Dragon Earrings
1/2 x 3/4" dragon-head motif earrings, signed only "Taxco Mexico 980" on screw findings.
$ 45
Matl style Jasper Pin
A beautiful 7/8 x 1-1/8" brown cabochon is set in a repousse sterling pin measuring 1-1/2 x 1-7/8" and marked only "Sterling 925 Taxco" in a dome configuration.
$ 150
Waffle Cufflinks
Great modernist waffle-iron style sterling cufflinks with alpaca findings. Partial maker's mark looks like Bernice Goodspeed's "B", but eagle number is 200. Some slight abrasions to niello; otherwise, a terrific pair of links. Was $55
$ 30
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