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1940s cool: vintage Sanborns Mexican silver Aladdin’s lamp

I love vintage Mexican silver — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:10:41 +0000

Magic carpet not included:

Vintage Sanborns silver lamp/lighter; Photograph: eBay seller snoeshoe4003

At the moment there’s not much vintage Sanborn’s silver on eBay, but I found this unusual piece offered by a Top-Rated eBay seller. Excerpts rom the seller’s description:

This lighter/lamp was made in Mexico by Frank Sanborns in the 1940’s and was given as a wedding gift to my mother-in-law and has been passed down through the estate…is in excellent vintage condition throughout and appears to have never been filled with oil or lit…There is a cotton like substance inside the lamp to absorb the fuel and an adjustable candle wick at the other end. This maker’s mark, (also called “hallmark” by some), is the earlier mark Frank Sanborns used when he began silver smithing and is clearly legible on the base and was a mark used before the three cat or owl mark found on later pieces. This lamp weighs 3.4 ounces and measures 3” to top of snake handle, 3 13/16” handle to tip, 1 3/4” across fuel bowl and 1 5/8” across the base.

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1940s cool: vintage Sanborns Mexican silver Aladdin’s lamp originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on January 24, 2011. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

In the manner of William Spratling

I love vintage Mexican silver — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:58:16 +0000

Another interesting lot at Century 20: Modern Design Auction (January 15) by Palm Beach Modern Auctions is a sterling silver and amethyst bowl from Sanborns, “in the manner of William Spratling.”

Vintage Sanborns sterling silver bowl; Photograph Palm Beach Modern Auctions

Auctioneer’s description:

Lot 204
Sanborns Sterling Bowl, Manner of William Spratling
Designer & Manufacturer: Retailed by Sanborns
Markings: Sanborns, Sterling, Mexico
Country of Origin & Materials: Mexico; sterling silver, amethyst quartz

Additional Information & Circa: Sanborns was founded in downtown Mexico City by two brothers from California in 1903 as a pharmacy. By the 1920s, it had expanded into an important and fashionable store with several branches, including the famous 18th Century palace, the so-called House of Tiles in which Sanborns hired Social Realist painter Jose Clemente Orozco to create a major mural. During the heyday of Mexican modern silver design (1930s-40s), Sanborns commissioned pieces from important studios in Taxco and elsewhere, impressing the retailer’s name on the pieces instead of that of the artist or studio. Whether this piece was designed by Spratling, one of his apprentices or some other studio, it does show his influence in the mix of modern aesthetics with traditional symbols; Circa 1940.

Dimensions: 1.5″H, 4.25″Dia.
Condition report: very good, minor ding(s) on interior
Estimate $400 – $600; Starting Bid $250

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The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (Paperback)

By (author) Bille Hougart

New From:	$24.95 In Stock
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In the manner of William Spratling originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on January 8, 2011. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

Vintage Mexican silverware – Sanborn’s

I love vintage Mexican silver — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:12:10 +0000

The great Fred Davis took over management of Sanborn’s in Mexico City in 1933 and helped Frank Sanborn increase the selection of jewelry and other silver wares offered in the store. Sanborn’s had the best selection of high-quality silver from across Mexico. Certainly Sanborn’s helped introduce both Mexicans and tourists to the finely crafted silver jewelry and silverware created by the country’s artisans. Here are some vintage pieces of Sanborn silverware currently up for auction:

RARE VINTAGE SANBORN'S MEXICO SOLID STERLING SILVER SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
US $129.99
Auction Ends: Friday Feb-10-2012 4:18:53 PST
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RARE VINTAGE SANBORN'S MEXICO SOLID STERLING SILVER SALT DIP/BUTTER PAT/BOWL#8
US $79.99
Auction Ends: Friday Feb-10-2012 5:34:40 PST
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4,RARE VINTAGE SANBORN'S MEXICO SOLID STERLING SILVER CELLAR SALT DIPS,AZ ROSE
US $179.99
Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-11-2012 7:48:10 PST
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Coin Silver Mustard Spoon-Amos Sanborn, Lowell, MA, circa 1850
US $52.00
Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-11-2012 12:10:46 PST
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got david sanborn? Saxophone Car Decal Sticker PARODY
US $4.49
Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-12-2012 16:18:15 PST
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got david sanborn? Saxophone Car Decal Sticker PARODY
US $6.49
Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-12-2012 16:18:15 PST
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got david sanborn? Saxophone Car Decal Sticker PARODY
US $9.99
Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-12-2012 16:18:15 PST
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Georgetown CO Sanborn RPPC Silver Postcard
US $9.00
Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-12-2012 19:11:57 PST
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Vintage Sanborns Huge Sterling Silver Brandy Snifter Pitcher Cup Sanborn 925 WOW
US $495.95 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-12-2012 19:35:49 PST
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Coin Silver Teaspoons, Pair-Amos Sanborn, Lowell, MA, circa 1850
US $104.00
Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-16-2012 11:13:53 PST
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Mexican Jewelry By Mary L. Davis and Greta Pack, is one of several good books through which you can learn more about Fred Davis, Sanborn’s, and the history of Mexican silver.

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Mexican Jewelry (Paperback)

By (author) Mary L. Davis, Greta Pack

List Price:	$19.95 USD
New From:	$58.84 In Stock
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Vintage Mexican silverware – Sanborn’s originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on December 18, 2009. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

12/6 Auction Vintage Mexican Silver Sanborns Tea Service and Tray

I love vintage Mexican silver — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:12:38 +0000

The December 6th auction at Northeast Auctions of Portsmouth, NH, includes Lot #210, consisting of a vintage Sanborns tea service and tray.

Photograph: Northeast Auctions

Here is the description:

MEXICAN SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SERVICE AND LOBED TRAY, SANBORNS, MEXICO CITY, EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY.

Each piece of the tea service of ribbed melon form, marked with the “SANBORNS” factory mark, “GZ” and eagle “22″ mark, and the tray with “AA” mark. 54 oz. total. Height of teapot 6 ¼ inches, length of tray 13 ⅞ inches.

For more information: Artfact or Northeast Auctions

12/6 Auction Vintage Mexican Silver Sanborns Tea Service and Tray originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on November 29, 2009. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This