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Vintage Los Castillo married metals Deco style necklace

I love vintage Mexican silver — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:21:02 +0000

Fans of vintage Mexican jewelry created with married metals (metales casados) will want to have a look at an usual Los Castillo necklace offered for sale by a Top-rated eBay seller:

Photograph: masv29 on eBay

The following is taken from the seller’s description:

This beautiful necklace was all hand crafted. It is composed of twenty nine panels and the central piece. The central piece is made out of several small pieces. The upper part has a round carved green stone set in silver. It has a half silver dome in the front part where a triangular shaped piece is attached. This piece is made with the married metal technique and has several stripes made of brass, copper, silver and iron. From the lower part, nine large drop shaped pieces hung. This piece measures: 3 ¼ X 1 7/8 in. The panels are made of two wire silver circles which have soldered on each side a “U” shaped brass wire and a straight piece of copper wire is soldered in the middle of them. Each one measures: 5/8 X 3/8 in. sizes may slightly vary as all the pieces are handcrafted. All the panels are joined together by silver bands. The clasp is in perfect working condition and is of hook.

For more information and to make an offer:

MARRIED METALS & GREEN STONE DECO NECKLACE LOS CASTILLO
US $1,200.00
Auction Ends: Friday Aug-13-2010 10:03:46 PDT
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Vintage Los Castillo married metals Deco style necklace originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on July 28, 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.

Vintage Coro Mexican silver jewelry attracts a variety of collectors

I love vintage Mexican silver — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:45:16 +0000

During World War II metals were in short supply in the USA, and many jewelry companies contracted with Mexican silversmiths to produce jewelry on their behalf. Coro, for many years the world’s largest manufacturer of fashion and costume jewelry, was no exception. In 1942 the company contracted with Hector Aguilar to design and produce jewelry, a relationship that lasted for about seven years.

Vintage Coro silver jewelry from Mexico is sought after by Coro collectors, vintage Mexican jewelry collectors, and, often, those who collect vintage Modernist jewelry.

Photographs and information about Coro and the Coro silver jewelry crafted in Mexico can be found at:

Coro Design Patents and the related Coro Mexico – Unpatented
Coro Costume Jewelry
The Story of Coro
RCJ Jewelry Marks
Silver Jewelry Treasures

Here is a selection of vintage Coro Mexican silver jewelry currently offered for sale (auction or fixed price) on eBay:

1950s Coro Mexico Sterling Silver Heart Brooch
US $8.95 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 23:24:12 PDT
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VTG CORO MEXICO SILVER RHINESTONE JEWELRY SET STERLING
US $49.99
Auction Ends: Monday Aug-02-2010 6:40:25 PDT
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Vintage Silver Pin Deer Fawn Coro Mexico Mexican
US $39.99
Auction Ends: Wednesday Aug-18-2010 13:27:22 PDT
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Vintage Coro Tulip Bouquet Mexico Mexican Silver Pin
US $149.99
Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-22-2010 19:05:03 PDT
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Vintage Coro Mexican silver jewelry attracts a variety of collectors originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on July 26, 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.

Vintage Mexican silver ring – do you know this maker’s mark?

I love vintage Mexican silver — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:10:56 +0000

This is an unusual-looking vintage Mexican silver ring that’s for sale on eBay right now. The Top-rated seller hasn’t been able to identify the mark, and it isn’t in Bille Hougart’s book. Any clues?

Photograph: valerieinva on eBay

The seller writes:

After months and months of research on this rare, estate ring, I give up. This ring is bold and weighs 34 grams of solid sterling silver. I believe the stone is a SMITHSONITE however; I am not certain.

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RARE VNTG SMITHSON TAXCO MEXICO STERLING MODERN RING
US $249.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Aug-19-2010 23:18:16 PDT
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Vintage Mexican silver ring – do you know this maker’s mark? originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on July 25, 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.

Most watched William Spratling on eBay right now

I love vintage Mexican silver — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:06:46 +0000

A number of auction and fixed priced listings for vintage William Spratling Mexican silver jewelry have garnered many watchers. The listings with the most watchers right now are shown below.

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	WILLIAM SPRATLING 980 Silver AZTEC DRAGON Pin Brooch $ 13.50 2d 12h
	William Spratling Buttons & Earrings 1940’s $ 37.00 1d 11h
	RARE WILLIAM SPRATLING STERLING "TONGUE" NECKLACE $ 710.00 2d 7h
	W. Spratling sterling silver buckle bracelet repro used $ 24.99 2d 6h
	William Spratling Silver Sterling Jewelry Hardcover NEW $ 19.95 2d 6h
	RPPC Taxco Guerrero Mexico Postcard Spratling qr798 $ 4.50 5d 12h

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Most watched William Spratling on eBay right now originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on July 19, 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.

Top-rated seller has some nice vintage Mexican silver jewelry

I love vintage Mexican silver — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:31:33 +0000

It’s always fun to browse the listings for vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware on eBay because you never know what you’ll find. The pieces shown below are offered by a long-time eBay seller who is Top-rated and include Rancho Alegre, Sigi Pineda and FarFan:

Top-rated seller has some nice vintage Mexican silver jewelry originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on July 17, 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.

Vintage Hector Aguilar silver – most watched right now

I love vintage Mexican silver — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:22:58 +0000

Following his stint as manager of William Spratling’s Las Delicias, Hector Aguilar opened his own business, Taller Borda, in Taxco, Mexico. Aguilar and his master silversmiths created dramatic jewelry and large silver pieces.

The work that emerged from the Taller Borda reached a high level of excellence, with designs inspired by nature and the indigenous past.

-Taxco’s Silversmithing History (Ornament, Spring 2004), by Sigfrido (Sigi) Pineda and Penny Morrill

Hector Aguilar, Antonio Pineda, William Spratling, Antonio Castillo

Pieces by Hector Aguilar continue to be among the most collectible in the vintage Mexican silver market. You can see more by Aguilar here, or check out the most-watched Hector Aguilar pieces on eBay right now:

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	VINT 940 SILVER TAXCO HECTOR AGUILAR UNISEX BRACELET $ 13.50 3d 11h
	Deco Mexican Sterling Silver Hector Aguilar Earrings 1" $ 9.99 4d 11h
	Hector Aguilar Taxco 925 Silver Fleur de lis Earrings $ 54.99 1d 8h

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Vintage Hector Aguilar silver – most watched right now originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on July 15, 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.

Vintage Taxco silver: most-watched on eBay now

I love vintage Mexican silver — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:36:04 +0000

Right now on eBay, these are the most-watched listings for vintage Taxco silver:

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	VINT STERLING MEXICO MARGOT De TAXCO SNAKE ASP NECKLACE $ 153.50 2d 11h
	VINTAGE OLD TAXCO MEXICAN SILVER VILLASANA BRACELET $ 52.55 7d 11h
	MARGOT DE TAXCO MEXICAN ENAMEL & SILVER DECO BEE PIN $ 41.00 6h 12m
	TAXCO MEXICAN STERLING SILVER ONYX BRACELET MEXICO $ 16.26 2d 9h
	VINTAGE HUGE 151 G TAXCO MEXICAN SILVER PILLOW BRACELET $ 102.50 2d 11h
	Exceptional Museum Quality Margot de Taxco Bracelet $ 305.00 3d 12h

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Vintage Taxco silver: most-watched on eBay now originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on July 7, 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.

Auction tomorrow includes several lots of vintage Mexican silver

I love vintage Mexican silver — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:13:25 +0000

Tomorrow is day 2 of the Barry S. Slosberg, Inc. Auction Gallery Antiques & Decorative Arts Auction, and those who love vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware will be interested in some of the lots up for auction. They include necklaces, bracelets, pins, earrings, belt buckles, a cigarette case, and a silent butler. Here are photographs of several of them:

All photographs above: Barry S. Slosberg, Inc. Auction Gallery

For more information and to bid, visit the auctioneer’s website or Live Auctioneers.

Auction tomorrow includes several lots of vintage Mexican silver originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on June 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.

What folks are watching on eBay: Sigi Pineda

I love vintage Mexican silver — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:20:28 +0000

Vintage Mexican jewelry by Sigi Pineda is drawing quite a number of watchers on eBay. A few of the most watched are shown below, and you can see a greater selection here.

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	SIGI PINEDA VNTG TAXCO MEXICAN SILVER PENDANT NECKLACE $ 37.99 4d 11h
	Vintage Taxco Silver Sigi Pineda bug Pendant $ 13.48 3d 4h

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What folks are watching on eBay: Sigi Pineda originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on June 22, 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.

A Saks Fifth Avenue Mexican silver bracelet coming up for auction

I love vintage Mexican silver — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:10:07 +0000

This is something you don’t see every day – a Mexican silver bangle bracelet with Saks Fifth Avenue engraved on the front:

Photograph: Midwest Auction Galleries

The bracelet is one of four sterling silver articles in an auction lot from Midwest Auction Galleries and will go on the block on June 26th. Also included in the lot are a small pitcher, a trinket box with lid (Mexico eagle 1), and a ring.

Photograph: Midwest Auction Galleries

Here’s the auctioneer’s description:

Lot 233. 4 Sterling Silver Articles. Includes a bracelet marked Sterling Mexico and Saks Fifth Avenue etched on front. A small lidded trinket box marked Sterling Mexico with 1 marked in eagle. A ladies ring marked Sterling. And a small pitcher marked .800. 155 grams TW. Estimate 80.00 – 120.00

For more information and bidding, contact Midwest Auction Galleries or Live Auctioneers.

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A Saks Fifth Avenue Mexican silver bracelet coming up for auction originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on June 18, 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.