The July 18 Fine Antiques & Collectibles auction by J. Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC includes vintage Los Castillo silver serving tongs and several lots of vintage Mexican silver. Click on any lot title for more information about the items and to bid.
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Lot 61: Sterling Jewelry Lot with Necklace, Bracelet, Ring & 2 Earrings
Auctioneer’s Description:
Necklace is marked ATI 925 Mexico, measures 15″ with a 3″ opening. Bracelet is marked Mexico 925 and measures 2-3/4″ wide x 6-1/2″ diameter with a 1-1/8″ opening. Ring is a size 7 and marked 925 Mexico. Both earrings are clip and marked 925. 148 grams. Minimum bid: $25. Estimated Price: $75 – $150
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Lot 34: Los Castillo Taxco Hand Wrought Sterling Serving Tongs
Auctioneer’s Description:
These tongs are signed Los Castillo Taxco, Sterling Mexico, Hand Wrought 140. Measures 10-1/2″ long x 2-1/8″ wide. 119 grams. Minimum Bid: $ 25. Estimated Price: $75 – $150
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Lot 290: Signed Taxco Sterling & Turquoise Money Clip
Auctioneer’s Description:
Signed Taxco sterling & turquoise money clip in great condition. Minimum Bid: $ 20. Estimated Price: $100 – $150
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Lot 356: Lot Of Mexican Sterling Grouping /Taxco & More
Auctioneer’s Description:
Lot Of Mexican Sterling Grouping, Taxco, Earrings, and pins all in great shape. Minimum Bid: $ 20. Estimated Price: $75 – $150
More information: J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC or Artfact
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Over the years, Jewelers’ Circular Keystone (JCK) has published many interesting articles about jewelry history in the Heritage section of the magazine. Included among these are two pieces that every collector of vintage Mexican silver should have. Both include great old photographs.
Click on the links to read or download these articles (free, PDF format):
William Spratling and the Taxco School: Mexican Silver Jewelry 1930-1970 by Christie Romero, JCK, March 1993
William Spratling and the Taxco School by Monica Clare McLaughlin, JCK, June 2004
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SPRATLING MORRILL GODDARD MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE US $75.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-08-2010 14:16:17 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Mexican Silver by Carole A. Berk, Penny MorrILL 1994 US $95.00 Auction Ends: Friday Aug-13-2010 0:57:46 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Mexican Silver by Carole A. Berk, Penny C. Morrill, ... US $56.95 Auction Ends: Saturday Aug-14-2010 16:48:36 PDT | Watch this Item |
Photograph: eBay seller newage_design
This auction ends soon (July 11th). Here’s part of the seller’s description:
…brilliantly designed Martini shaker by Los Castillo Taxco featuring a leaning pitcher and the most amazing bird handle imaginable. This pitcher includes its rare original spoon. The quality of this metal work is of the highest caliber. The pitcher and spoon are silverplate. The bird appears to be copper. Both the spoon handle and the back of the bird are inlaid with a turquoise or malachite material. Both the pitcher and spoon are marked TAXCO LOS CASTILLO HAND WROUGHT. The pitcher measures about 10 1/2″ tall, the spoon is about 12″ long, and the bird handle is about 7 1/2″ long.
This eBay seller has 100% positive feedback. eBay Buyer Protection covers items purchased on eBay with eligible payment methods that are not received or not as described in the listing, so you can shop with confidence.
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The Jenack Fine Art and Antique auction on Sunday, July 11th includes a fine-looking vintage Mexican sterling silver and abalone necklace signed LS.
The LS mark is included in Billie Hougart’s book The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks, and it appears that this artisan did a great deal of beautiful work with abalone.
Photograph: William J. Jenack Appraisers & Auctioneers
Auctioneer’s description:
Lot 106
MEXICAN STERLING & ABALONE NECKLACE, SIGNED LS. LENGTH 15″; GROSS WEIGHT 51.72 GRAMS (ESTIMATE $200-$300)
The starting bid for this necklace is $ 90. For more information, visit William J. Jenack Appraisers & Auctioneers online.
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Right now on eBay, these are the most-watched listings for vintage Taxco silver:
