The bracelet is being auctioned by top-rated ebay seller hilandlass, who describes the condition as “excellent vintage.”

The auction ends on March 14th.

RARE MATILDE POULAT MATL MEXICAN SILVER GEMS BRACELET US $153.50 (19 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:00:43 PDT   | Watch this Item

It’s a “discussion list for 20th century silver from the turn of the century to contemporary. The list covers all the major movements, such as Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Mid-century Modern. Included are European, Mexican, Scandinavian, and American silver jewelry and objects, but not excluding those from any other part of the world. The list is devoted primarily to silver, but the discussion of jewelry and metalware made from other materials will not be excluded. SilverForum is for the discussion of anything related to this topic. The primary purpose is not advertising but the mutual education of all subscribers.”

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Auction House: DuMouchelles, Detroit, MI
March 13, 2010, 11:00 AM EST
Lot 1498
MACIEL STERLING CREAMER & COVERED SUGAR BOWL, H 7″: Sterling silver creamer and covered sugar bowl set by Maciel of Mexico; each piece of paneled urn form with pedestal base, stamped at the underside. Totaling approximately 34.69 troy oz.
Estimated Price: $200 – $30
Photograph: DuMouchelles

Auction House: Cowan’s Auctions, Cincinnati, OH
March 26, 2010, 10:00 AM EST
Lot 161
Mexican Carved Jade Pin With Aztec face set in silver and marked Silver Made in Mexico on reverse, length 2.25 in. x width 1.75 in. second quarter 20th century. Excellent, pin bar slightly bent.
Estimated Price: $500 – $700
Photograph: Cowan’s Auctions

Auction House:  Skinner, Boston, MA
March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM EST
Lot 383
Pair of Mexican Silver and Mixed-metal Parrots. Silver, brass, copper, and stone, Jorge Chayo Castillo, Taxco, Mexico. Full-bodied form with heads in blue stone with copper trim, silvered metal beak, and bodies trimmed in stone, brass feet, marked on base, ht. 4 1/8 in.
Estimate $300-500
Photograph: Skinner

Auction House: Skinner, Boston, MA
March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM EST
Lot 586
Emilia Castillo Silver Overlay Pottery Bowl. Silver decorated earthenware Mexico, fourth quarter 20th century, Rim decorated with a continuous border of flying parrots in silver, on green pottery accented by four silver dragonflies, maker’s mark on base, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 9 3/4 in.
Estimate $400-600
Photograph: Skinner

See larger image Mexican Jewelry & Metal Art (Hardcover) By (author) Leslie Pina List Price: $89.99 USD New From: $55.55 In Stock Used from: $110.47 In Stock

The article mentions Spratling’s association with the American company, Silson Inc. – he provided designs that were produced in Rhode Island and New York. I came across one such piece on Bonanzle, a sterling silver pin:

Photographs by Bonanzle member AuntVal

Click here to learn more about this pin.

VINTAGE MEXICO SPRATLING STERLING SILVER SALT CELLAR US $149.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 18:30:54 PST   | Watch this Item

William Spratling Vintage Silver Bowl Taxco Mexico US $1.25 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Friday Mar-12-2010 16:44:04 PST   | Watch this Item

vtg 50s mid century William Spratling silver brooch pin US $199.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Mar-13-2010 13:26:04 PST   | Watch this Item

$1,400 was realized for this Antonio Pineda bracelet (3/1/10):

Photograph: eBay seller foreoursoldiers

A silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling brought in $ 1,300 (2/24/10):

Photograph: eBay seller jsamekantq

Another Antonio Pineda auction, for a silver necklace and earring set, finished at $ 950 (2/28/10):

Photograph: eBay seller indianmad

An enameled necklace featuring an Egyptian queen, by Margot de Taxco, brought in $ 900 (3/1/10):

Photograph: eBay seller rasllc

An amazing Sigi Pineda necklace with two pendants ended at $ 820 (2/25/10). IMHO, it’s pretty special:

Photograph: eBay seller hilandlass

See current eBay auctions for vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware.

Photograph: Treadway Toomey Gallery

Gallery’s description for Lot 992:

William Spratling silver candle holder, twisted form, stamped marks “William Spratling Taxco Mexico 925″, 4.25″dia x 4.5″h, excellent condition 
Condition Report: Light scuffs and surface scratches. No bends, dents or repairs.
Estimated Value: $400 – $600

Click here to visit Treadway Toomey for more details

William Spratling on eBay:

WILLIAM SPRATLING Sterling & Shell BUTTON; Handsome; NR US $15.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Mar-11-2010 11:35:00 PST   | Watch this Item

William Spratling Sterling Silver Mexico Bracelet US $105.00 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Thursday Mar-11-2010 16:06:39 PST   | Watch this Item

William Spratling 2 pc sterling salad set wood handles US $350.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Mar-13-2010 16:34:31 PST   | Watch this Item

VINTAGE LARGE WILLIAM SPRATLING STERLING EARRINGS US $395.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Mar-14-2010 8:10:11 PDT   | Watch this Item

Unusual Sterling William Spratling Pillow Box US $625.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Mar-14-2010 17:34:28 PDT   | Watch this Item

William Spratling Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Necklace US $199.00 Auction Ends: Friday Mar-26-2010 19:00:23 PDT   | Watch this Item

William Spratling Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Necklace US $155.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Mar-27-2010 18:23:13 PDT   | Watch this Item

William Spratling Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Necklace US $179.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Mar-28-2010 11:59:53 PDT   | Watch this Item

WILLIAM SPRATLING STERLING SILVER SUGAR & CREAMER PAIR US $1,250.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Mar-28-2010 12:49:46 PDT   | Watch this Item

William Spratling Mexico Earrings Sterling Agate Flower US $285.00 Auction Ends: Friday Apr-02-2010 21:32:45 PDT   | Watch this Item

In a recent auction on eBay, this sterling silver pitcher by Maciel fetched $600:

Photo: eBay seller tanglo_850

If you are keen to get your hands on Maciel jewelry, top-rated eBay seller peepsnmeems has a beautiful vintage Maciel silver bracelet you should look at.  Seller’s description:  “This item for sale is an absolutely gorgeous, vintage super wide, sterling silver cuff bracelet signed by L.Maciel. It is 2 & 1/8ths inch tall, 6 inches around and an additional 1 inch gap. The bracelet weighs 48 grams and has a gorgeous blooming flower on the side. The bracelet is not damaged in any way, it is marked L.Maciel, Hecho en Mexico, 925/1000.”  Click below to see the listing: