Vintage silver jewelry created by Mexico’s 20th century maestros did well at recently ended auctions on eBay. Among the highest:
$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):
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Photograph: eBay seller rasllc
An amazing Sigi Pineda necklace with two pendants ended at $ 820 (2/25/10). IMHO, it’s pretty special:
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Photograph: eBay seller hilandlass
See current eBay auctions for vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware.
This fantastic vintage silver candle holder by William Spratling will be auctioned on March 7th at Treadway-Toomey Gallery.
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:
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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 |
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VINTAGE LARGE WILLIAM SPRATLING STERLING EARRINGS US $395.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Mar-14-2010 8:10:11 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Vtg William Spratling Modernist Rosewood Sterling TAXCO US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Mar-18-2010 13:05:10 PDT | Watch this Item |
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William Spratling Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Necklace US $199.00 Auction Ends: Friday Mar-26-2010 19:00:23 PDT | Watch this Item |
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William Spratling Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Necklace US $155.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Mar-27-2010 18:23:13 PDT | Watch this Item |
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William Spratling Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Necklace US $179.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Mar-28-2010 11:59:53 PDT | Watch this Item |
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WILLIAM SPRATLING STERLING SILVER SUGAR & CREAMER PAIR US $1,250.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Mar-28-2010 12:49:46 PDT | Watch this Item |
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William Spratling Mexico Earrings Sterling Agate Flower US $285.00 Auction Ends: Friday Apr-02-2010 21:32:45 PDT | Watch this Item |
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William Spratling Mexico Sterling Silver Salt Dish US $99.00 Auction Ends: Monday Apr-05-2010 14:45:07 PDT | Watch this Item |
The Maciel Silver Factory in Mexico City, was in operation from 1930 to 1970 (the “boom” years of Mexican silver). The company made high quality silver holloware, a limited line of flatware, and some jewelry. It had an outstanding reputation. (See page 107, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks By Bille Hougart.)
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:
Looking for vintage Antonio Pineda? You can find auctions for Antonio Pineda jewelry and silverware on eBay right now. Take a look:
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GREAT! VINTAGE ANTONIO PINEDA STERLING RING- SIZE 5!! US $53.00 (3 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Mar-13-2010 19:15:33 PST | Watch this Item |
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Circa 1950 ANTONIO PINEDA Necklace With Obsidians US $1,036.09 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Mar-14-2010 6:03:56 PDT | Watch this Item |
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ANTONIO PINEDA 970 Silver MONKEY HEAD Cufflinks~Fab 50s US $199.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:37:20 PDT | Watch this Item |
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1950's ANTONIO PINEDA 970 SILVER+BIG BLUE TOPAZ RING US $625.00 Auction Ends: Monday Mar-15-2010 8:32:47 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Antonio Pineda screw back 970 s earrings-TAXCO MEXICO US $75.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Mar-15-2010 12:01:30 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Antonio Pineda silver cufflinks parallelogram w/stone US $0.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Mar-15-2010 19:00:18 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Cufflinks US $75.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 14:52:10 PDT | Watch this Item |
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ANTONIO PINEDA vtg earrings 970 SILVER SPIRALS PEARL US $45.46 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 19:21:10 PDT | Watch this Item |
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VINTAGE ANTONIO PINEDA SIGNED SILVER BRACELET - TAXCO US $51.00 (5 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 21:00:08 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Estate Taxco Antonio Pineda Sterling Moonstone Earrings US $120.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Mar-17-2010 17:19:10 PDT | Watch this Item |
Nearly two hundred examples of Antonio Pineda’s acclaimed silver work will be displayed in Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda, a traveling exhibition opening at the Museum of International Folk Art in Sante Fe, N.M. on June 4, 2010.
Domed silver cuff with amethyst cabochon set in shadow box, photo: Don Cole
Pineda is lauded for his bold designs and ingenious use of gemstones. Silver Seduction traces the evolution of his work from the 1930s–70s, and includes more than a hundred necklaces and bracelets, as well as numerous rings, earrings, and diverse examples of his hollowware and tableware. All of the works feature Pineda’s hard-to-achieve combination of highly refined execution and hand-wrought appeal.
Necklace with layered feather design, silver, onyx inlay, photo: Don Cole
Pineda’s jewelry is especially known for its elegant acknowledgment of the human form. It is often said that a Pineda fits the body perfectly, that it feels right when it is worn. For example, a thick geometric necklace that might at first glance seem too weighty or rigid to wear comfortably is, in fact, faceted, hinged, or hollowed in such a way that it gracefully encircles the neck or drapes seductively down the décolletage.
Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda and its publication are made possible through the generosity of the Donald B. Cordry Memorial Fund and Jill and Barry Kitnick. The exhibition was developed by the curatorial team of the Fowler Museum with consulting curator Gobi Stromberg. All works presented are either from the collections of Cindy Tietze and Stuart Hodosh or the Fowler Museum at UCLA. The exhibition runs through January 2, 2011. For more information, visit the Museum of International Folk Art’s Web site, MOIFA.org.
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The image of a man wearing a sombrero that shields his face is iconic and so evocative of times past. In this instance, the hombre is a perfume bottle (unscrew the sombrero and you should find the applicator) mounted as a pin – note the amethyst on the sombrero - and will be sold at auction on March 13th as Lot # 304 by Eldred’s Auction Gallery.
Photograph: Eldred’s Auction Gallery
The description of the lot is short on details:
MEXICAN STERLING SILVER PERFUME BOTTLE in the form of a sleeping man wearing a sombrero with amethyst. Bottle mounted as a pin. Height 1½.” CONDITION: Undamaged.
The minimum bid is $10, and the estimate is $25.00 to $50.00. To learn more or bid, visit Eldred’s Auction Gallery or Artfact.
At the moment you probably can’t find many of these pins – at least, not online today. A similar one is available through Openslate Collectibles, a shop on Ruby Lane. Take a look.
