Vintage Hubert Harmon “winged feet” sterling silver cigarette case

Hubert Harmon was an American designer who was trained in Paris and worked for some of the great names in fashion during the first half of the 20th century. In 1942 he and his wife arrived in Taxco, Mexico, where … Continue reading

Vintage Hubert Harmon silver jewelry brings eBay bidders

Two recent eBay auctions for vintage silver pieces by Hubert Harmon (who worked in Taxco for a short time, then Mexico City) brought some serious bidding. This sterling silver belt buckle sold for $1101.99: From the seller’s description: Hubert Harmon … Continue reading

Hubert Harmon: style and whimsy in mid-century Mexico

Because his production was limited to about six years (1942-1948) Hubert Harmon’s work is hard to find but worth the effort. The Paris-trained designer favored angels, dogs, stars, mermaids, and other whimsical motifs.  As Bille Hougart notes, Harmon designed mostly … Continue reading