Vintage Mexican Silver » vintage Mexican brass http://www.vintage-mexican-silver.com/Blog for those who love vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:21:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Salvador Teran, mosaics and modernism http://www.vintage-mexican-silver.com/Blog/famous-designers-mexican-silver/salvador-teran-mosaics-and-modernism/ http://www.vintage-mexican-silver.com/Blog/famous-designers-mexican-silver/salvador-teran-mosaics-and-modernism/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:58:05 +0000 I love vintage Mexican silver http://www.vintage-mexican-silver.com/Blog/?p=1717 Mexico’s Salvador Teran used mosaics and brass extensively in his work, much of which is easily identified as mid-century modern. The Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks and Makers’ Marks has photographs of some of Teran’s work, along with his hallmarks. Some great pieces were sold earlier this month at Jackson’s Auction.

AN IMPORTANT SALVADOR TERAN PLAQUE, circa 1963. $ 850

A PAIR OF SALVADOR TERAN MEXICAN BRASS AND MOSIAC TRAYS $ 375

A PAIR OF SALVADOR TERAN MEXICAN BRONZE AND MOSAIC BEVERAGE SETS $ 500

A SALVADOR TERAN MEXICAN BRONZE AND MOSAIC GROUPING $ 600

A SALVADOR TERAN MEXICAN BRONZE AND MOSAIC BEVERAGE SET $ 350

Above Photographs: Jackson’s Auction/Live Auctioneers

On May 2nd, Michaan’s will auction Lot 640, a Salvador Teran Mexico Sterling Bell Angel, 1950, with a starting bid of $ 150 (estimate $200 – $300). Pretty cool bell! (Photograph: Michaan’s)

Here are some Salvador Teran mid-century treasures listed on eBay:

salvador-teran-22k-gp-blue-ceramic-aztec-deity-set SALVADOR TERAN 22K GP Blue Ceramic Aztec Deity Set
US $229.00
Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 23:18:32 PDT
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vint-salvador-teran-mexico-brass-glass-mosaic-2-trays Vint Salvador Teran Mexico Brass Glass Mosaic 2 Trays
US $350.00
Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 9:15:14 PDT
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mexican-silver-bracelet-salvador-teran-design-eagle-17- MEXICAN SILVER BRACELET SALVADOR TERAN DESIGN EAGLE 17
US $115.00 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 18:06:40 PDT
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salvador-teran-modern-era-tray-brass-&-glass-tiles-13- Salvador Teran modern era Tray, brass & glass tiles-13"
US $120.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 18:30:28 PDT
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vintage-salvador-teran-tile-brass-coffee-tea-set-signed Vintage Salvador Teran Tile Brass Coffee Tea Set Signed
US $152.50 (8 Bids)
Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 20:15:22 PDT
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Salvador Teran, mosaics and modernism originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on April 27, 2010. 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.

]]> http://www.vintage-mexican-silver.com/Blog/famous-designers-mexican-silver/salvador-teran-mosaics-and-modernism/feed/ 0 Vintage Salvador Teran jewelry and metalware http://www.vintage-mexican-silver.com/Blog/famous-designers-mexican-silver/vintage-salvador-teran-jewelry-and-metalware/ http://www.vintage-mexican-silver.com/Blog/famous-designers-mexican-silver/vintage-salvador-teran-jewelry-and-metalware/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:10:39 +0000 I love vintage Mexican silver http://www.vintage-mexican-silver.com/Blog/?p=1013 Salvador Teran was born in Taxco, Mexico and was a cousin to Los Castillos. He worked with Los Castillos for a number of years and then opened a workshop in Mexico City in 1952. Teran, who is especially well known for his mosaic work, frequently worked with brass. His motifs ranged from Aztec to modernist to whimsical. A number of pieces by Teran are currently available on eBay:
salvador-teran-22k-gp-blue-ceramic-aztec-deity-set SALVADOR TERAN 22K GP Blue Ceramic Aztec Deity Set
US $229.00
Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 23:18:32 PDT
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vint-salvador-teran-mexico-brass-glass-mosaic-2-trays Vint Salvador Teran Mexico Brass Glass Mosaic 2 Trays
US $350.00
Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 9:15:14 PDT
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mexican-silver-bracelet-salvador-teran-design-eagle-17- MEXICAN SILVER BRACELET SALVADOR TERAN DESIGN EAGLE 17
US $115.00 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 18:06:40 PDT
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salvador-teran-modern-era-tray-brass-&-glass-tiles-13- Salvador Teran modern era Tray, brass & glass tiles-13"
US $120.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 18:30:28 PDT
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vintage-salvador-teran-tile-brass-coffee-tea-set-signed Vintage Salvador Teran Tile Brass Coffee Tea Set Signed
US $152.50 (8 Bids)
Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 20:15:22 PDT
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vintage-salvador-teran-for-marbel-signed-bracelet Vintage Salvador Teran For Marbel Signed Bracelet
US $24.99 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 16:48:15 PDT
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salvador-teran-mid-century-parrot-mosaic-brass-tray Salvador Teran Mid-Century Parrot Mosaic Brass Tray
US $390.00
Auction Ends: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 18:01:59 PDT
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salvador-teran-brass-&-mosaic-tile-tea-coffee-set Salvador Teran Brass & Mosaic Tile Tea Coffee Set
US $800.00
Auction Ends: Thursday Aug-05-2010 21:52:28 PDT
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very-rare-vintage-salvador-teran-cufflinks-&-tie-bar Very Rare Vintage Salvador Teran Cufflinks & Tie Bar
US $369.00
Auction Ends: Thursday Aug-05-2010 21:56:32 PDT
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salvador-teran-modernist-mexican-brass-tile-fish-tray SALVADOR TERAN MODERNIST MEXICAN BRASS TILE FISH TRAY
US $110.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Saturday Aug-07-2010 17:44:27 PDT
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Vintage Salvador Teran jewelry and metalware originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on February 2, 2010. 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.

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