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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 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
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
Bernice Goodspeed Vase Pin
1.5 x 1.5" sterling flower holder pin by Bernice Goodspeed, signed "Plata B Taxco" Mexico, 925."
$ 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 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 "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
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
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
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
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 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 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
Hector Aguilar Butterfly Pin
Signed 940 silver butterfly pin by Hactor Aguilar, approx. 1 x 1-1/8".
$ 125
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 Fish Pin
Early fun sterling fish pin by Los Castillo, signed and numbered. 1 x 1-1/2".
$ 95
Los Castillo Mosaico Azteca Pin
3/4 x 1-3/4" sterling with azurmalachite inlay pin signed with double-circle "Mosaico Azteca" and "Los Castillo Taxco", "Hecho en Mexico." Design number cut out of backing, so only part remains.
$ 95
Los Castillo Angelfish Pin
Superbly crafted '40s sterling angelfish with dyed onyx eye, 2 x 3", signed "Los Castillo Taxco" with the straight-line mark as well as "Sterling Made in Mexico" and design number 349.
$ 625
Los Castillo Piggy Bank Pin
2-3/4 x 3-3/4" kinetic early (pre-eagle) Los Castillo pin, likely designed by Margot van Voorhies Carr, signed with the straight-line "Los Castillo Taxco" mark, as well as "Sterling Made in Mexico" and design number 528. Great shape with the exception of a slight kink near the end of the pin stem.
$ 450
Margot de Taxco Enamel Man and Woman Pins
1 x 1-3/4" beautifully enameled pair of sterling figural pins by Margot, signed and design numbered 5414 with #16 eagle assay mark, with speckled enamel serape and scarf.
$ 275
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
Casa Maya Large Mask Pin
2-1/2 x 2-2/8" brass and copper applique pin with safety clasp signed with the stylized "Maya Mexico" oval mark.
$ 125
Casa Maya Bird Man Pin
1-5/8 x 4-1/4" articulated brass and copper polychrome pin signed "Maya Mexico." Terrific surreal design.
$ 150
Casa Maya Profile Pin/Pendant
2-5/8 x 4-3/4" polychromed copper and brass figural pin with pendant bale signed "Maya Mexico."
$ 125
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 Brass Pin/Pendant
2-1/4" diameter brass pin with pendant bale and respousse decoration signed "Maya Mexico."
$ 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 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 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 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 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 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 Spiderweb Pin
2-1/8" diameter sterling cutwork with azurmalachite (?) mosaic inlay pin with pendant bale by Miguel Melendez, marked sterling, encircled "M" logo, and Taxco.
$ 95
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 Demiparure
Amethyst or amethyst glass brooch and earring set by Miguel Melendez. Marked sterling with assay mark and signed with Miguel's "M in a circle" mark, the pin measures 1-1/4 x 2-1/4" and the screwbacked earrings, 3/4 x 1-1/8."
$ 225
Miguel Melendez Naturalistic Pin
2 x 1-5/8" sterling pin with faceted amethyst (glass) stone. Signed "Sterling Taxco" Melendez' encircled M mark, and eagle #3.
$ 95
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