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Emma Melendez Taxco modernist sterling silver onyx choker/bracelet. No issues, circa third quarter of the 20th century. 15" long necklace with other measurements in pictures. No issues. Selling the necklace shown in the pics. 6.25" bracelet 15" necklace. Listed with ExportYourStore.com
$650.00
15" 1940‘s Fred Davis Mexican modernist sterling silver wide choker necklace. No damage or issues. 15" long necklace, well made necklace with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage. Frederick W. Davis (1881-1961) known among collectors for his work as a jewelry designer and silversmith based in Mexico City, Mexico. He began designing and crafting jewelry and decorative objects in the 1920s. The wares he produced often reflected his affinity for pre-Columbian artifacts. He occasionally collaborated with Valentín Vidaurreta, another respected Mexican silver craftsman with roots in Mexico City. Davis is credited as an avid promoter of other silver artists, including William Spratling, who worked in Mexico from the 1920s through the 1950s. Frederick Davis Jewelry - History Davis moved from the United States to Mexico in 1910. Working as an assistant manager for the Sonora News Company, he toured the country on buying trips to stock railway station shops with native folk art for his employer. He established relationships with many artisans during his travels, and his knowledge of Mexican crafts grew extensively. His ardent work resulted in a promotion to manager of Sonoras arts and crafts showroom in Mexico City. René dHarnoncourt, who later served as the director of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, was employed by Davis in 1927 as an assistant. Their work together led to the companys distribution and exhibition of works by Mexican painters who are now well known, such as Diego Rivera, among many others. During this era, Davis and dHarnoncourt left an indelible footprint on the trade of Mexican handcrafts, including silver jewelry, from that point on. Davis took a position managing antiques and fine crafts for Sanborns department store in 1933 after dHarnoncourt moved to the United States. He remained with the store for 20 years, where he continued to promote Mexican art and artisans while designing and producing silver wares. Davis died in 1961.
$1,100.00
15" 1940‘s William Spratling sterling beaded necklace. Weight and measurements in pics. Who Was William Spratling? William Spratling was born in 1900 in Sonyea, New York. His father was well respected and widely known for his study and writings concerning epilepsy. After the death of both Spratling‘s mother and sister, Wilhelmina, in 1910, Spratling‘s father moved temporarily to his father‘s Alabama home (known as Roamer‘s Roost) with sons William and David as well as older daughter, Lucile. At that time, the three Spratling children became wards of their grandfather. By the end of 1912, the family had moved once more and the children were separated; each went to live with with various aunts and uncles. In 1917 William Spratling attended Auburn University and a year or two later, during his stay at Auburn served as an instructor in architecture. Spratling moved to New Orleans in 1921 where he was an Associate Professor of Architecture at Tulane University. During the following nine years, Spratling published articles in Scribners Magazine, Journal of the A.I.A., Architecture Record, and many other architecture and travel publications. He became an active part of the New Orleans literary colony during those years, and his frequent companions were Natalie Scott, Sherwood Anderson, Oliver La Farge, Frans Blom, John Dos Passos and William Faulkner. Faulkner lived with Spratling for a time, and together they wrote and published Sherwood Anderson and Other Famous Creoles in 1926. 1926 was also when Spratling visited Mexico for the first time. He returned for summers over the next several years, and in 1929, moved to Mexico. Spratling quickly was introduced to and became a welcome participant in the artistic circles of Mexico. His activities in promoting the art of Diego Rivera among New York galleries led to his participation in the first exhibition of Mexican arts held in the United States. The exhibit was funded by the Carnegie Institute and opened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Spratling assisted in assembling the exhibit and also lent a number of his own pieces. During this same period, Spratling was working on drawings for the expanding Morrow home in Cuernavaca. Many of these drawings were included in the book written by Elizabeth Morrow, Casa Mañana. Dwight Morrow, the US Ambassador to Mexico, suggested to Spratling in 1931 that Taxco had been the site of silver mines for centuries, but Taxco had never been considered a location where jewelry and objects of silver were designed and made. Subsequently, Spratling hired an experienced goldsmith from Iguala who moved to Taxco and created silver jewelry of Spratlings design. Other craftsmen joined Spratling‘s shop and produced tin ware, copper items, textiles and furniture - all designed by Spratling. These earliest designs were based on pre-Columbian motifs as well as simple themes utilizing rope borders, strap designs and other such basic ideas. The enterprise grew far beyond Spratlings expectations! Because he had created an apprentice system of training young silversmiths many new talented artisans had an opportunity to develop their craft. Over time many of these artisans opened shops of their own all with Spratlings support. During the Second World War, U.S. department stores were unable to import merchandise from Europe, and many retail stores purchased luxury goods in Mexico. In order to meet this dramatic increase in demand, Spratling opened his company to private investors, and by the end of 1944 had lost control of his company. Early in 1946, Spratling y Artesanos was out of business. By this time, Spratling had moved to a ranch he had earlier purchased south of Taxco at Taxco-el-Viejo. He never again lived within the town of Taxco. In 1946, he was asked by the U.S. Department of the Interior to develop a plan for development of native crafts in Alaska, and in 1949, a group of 7 young men from Alaska arrived at Spratling‘s ranch at Taxco-el-Viejo and began their training. Spratling had designed and produced 200 models for that effort, but after the men completed their training and returned to Alaska, the program languished primarily due to lack of government funding. The actual benefits of the program (both for Alaskans and for Spratling) were never realized. The time, however, that Spratling spent studying Alaskan native cultures and visiting all parts of Alaska created great impact as seen in Spratling‘s later silver designs. His design ethic in 1949 was dramatically different from those designs of the 1930s until mid 1940. He also used new materials in combination with silver for many of these later designs. Spratling continued to rebuild his business and had silversmiths fabricating his jewelry and object designs at his ranch. His designs were also produced by the Conquistador Company in Mexico City for a couple of years. Spratling published More Human Than Divine in 1960 and his archaeological interests not only continued but by the early 1960s seemed to take precedence over the creation of new silver designs. He donated collections of his pre-Columbian materials to the National University of Mexico and the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. Spratling has been called by many "a Renaissance Man." Throughout Mexico he is acknowledged as "The Father of Mexican Silver." Certainly the town of Taxco and its economy would be vastly different without the initiative and creativity of this man. He complemented its valuable historic past with a new vitality and spirit which recognized the importance of the indigenous culture. The artistic and economic foundation he established continues to flourish today. William Spratling was killed on August 7, 1967 in an automobile accident just outside Taxco.
$380.00
15" c1850 Old Paris Porcelain Mantle Vases Pair. 15" tall x 7.25" wide at rim.<br>Very substantial pair of vases with minimal wear to gilding. The one with the<br>pink top has Two chips, one on left side of top rim and one to a leaf on the<br>same side. I missed these when purchasing them as they don't stand out on huge<br>vases like this especially when displayed up high like a mantle. The other has<br>no chips, cracks, or restorations.<br>isshelf
$905.00
Margot De Taxco Mexican Modernist sterling silver greek key design necklace. No damage or issues. 15" long necklace, well made necklace with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage. 5112
$265.00
15" Robert Eickholt Heavy Abstract studio art glass centerpiece bowl. 15" wide with no damage or detectable wear. Robert Eickholt is a well known glass artist who has been creating captivating blown glass for over 40 years. Robert founded Eickholt Glass in 1978 when he returned home to Columbus, Ohio after studying glassblowing in Berkeley, California. Once home he continued his studies at Ohio State and at the Columbus College of Art and Design. Since its founding the studio has produced numerous types of beautiful art glass creations such as paperweights, vases, eggs, sculptures and perfume bottles. Each piece is made one at a time and completely unique. Eickholt Glass is quite well known for their distinctive designs which incorporate precious metals including gold and silver and rare oxides like cobalt and copper. Their beautiful art glass has earned them accolades worldwide. tw243
$240.00
15.25" Baccarat Neptune Decanter c1990. 5.5" wide x 15.25" tall. No cracks, chips, scratches, dings, or hard water. This pattern was produced from 1988-1993 and is retired. TW 254
$700.00
15.25" Longchamp French Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter 9.25" deep x 3.5" tall. No cracks, chips, restorations, or glaze flakes, some crazing as expected. I have 6 plates and a larger serving bowl listed separately.
$230.00
15.4" c1860 Meissen Vase serpent Handles Hand Painted, Heavy Gold. 9.5" wide<br>from handle to handle. No cracks, chips, or restorations. Near perfect gold,<br>these are seldom found, but when they are the gold is often very worn on the<br>raised areas.
$2,280.00
18K yellow gold and sterling silver David Yurman Figaro chain necklace featuring<br>black onyx faceted beads with toggle closure. Very fine pre-owned condition with<br>no damage or detectable wear. 39.7 grams 7mm wide.
$555.00
15.5" Mitchel Sockyma Hopi overlay bib choker necklace paw sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. No issues. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. 15.5" long, with no apparent issues.
$395.00
15.5" Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Birds and Butterfly Vase. Nice, high quality piece. Estate fresh from the third quarter of the 20th century with no damage, minor oxidation to exposed brass. No identifying marks. Large piece 15.5" tall x 7.25" wide. isshelf
$330.00
15.5" Vintage Herbert Tsosie Navajo sterling silver mother of pearl necklace. Circa third quarter of the 20th century, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. No apparent issues.
$225.00
15.75" c1950‘s Los Castillo 481 sterling silver modernist Mexican necklace. No damage or issues. 15.75" long necklace, well made necklace with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage. Necklace is of course 100% symetrical, photographer didn‘t spread it out correctly in the second pic...didn‘t understand the importance I guess.. It‘s perfect with no issues. In 1939, Los Castillo was established in Taxco, Mexico by four brothers including Antonio Castillo. The brothers trained at William Spratlings world-renowned studio. The Castillos developed exceptional talent in every aspect of silver design and production and eventually opened Los Castillo. Over its history, Los Castillo employed exceptional designers, including Antonio Castillos then-wife Margot van Voorhies Carr (Margo de Taxco), Miguel Melendez, and Sigi Pineda. The Castillo family is still in the silver business today.
$1,350.00
Guaranteed early to mid 1800's. 10 saucers and 5 cups. One saucer has a crow's foot, but since there's extras that shouldn't be an issue. Very light yellowing to some pieces, no dark noticeable stains. No cracks, chips, or restorations other than the one crow's foot. These are 100% hand decorated, it takes close examination to see the subtle variations of the pattern. 5.75" saucer x 2.5" tall cup.
$135.00
15pc c1900 Haviland Limoges Game Set Art Nouveau Jeweled Rims Hand Painted Over transfer. I'm including a Sauce boat with lid that isn't shown in the pics it will be a pleasant surprise as it has the same jeweled border and nice basketweave handles with gold accents. There is a repaired chip on the lid of the sauce boat. There are no other cracks, chips, or restorations to the rest of the set. There is some very minor gold wear, mainly to the platter on the very outside rim, none of it is noticeable on a fine and unique set such as this one. 13 Plates total I'm listing the quanity of each style below starting with the first pic shown of individual plate and ending with the last. 3 Woodcocks, 3 Pheasants, 2 Roadrunners?, 2 doves?, 2 Quails, 1 mallard duck. The one 17.75" x 12.25" Platter with multiple gamebirds. I've had a lot of Game sets of the years and this is the best one I've had that would mix well with most modern decor, this set would fit in anywhere. B46
$1,770.00
15th century Ming Chinese porcelain bowl with blue underglaze decoration 5" wide, described in detail on 1984 appraisal which will be included and a pic of is included in the attached pictures. Jo Ann Adams was a very well respected, thorough, and knowledgeable appraiser that specialized in Asian antiques. And as you most likely know if you're reading this Chinese porcelain is one of the few areas of Antiques/Collectibles that have proven to be an excellent investment in the last 38 years since these appraisals were done.Two tiny chips on top rim, one on footrim. Some crazing and light stains, a few tight lines on top rim that don't extend far on either side, no restorations, cracks, or large chips.isshelf
$565.00
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok celadon jarlets selling both 15th century or older<br>2" tall no significant damage, no cracks, no restorations.<br>B31
$145.00
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok celadon jarlets selling both 15th century or older<br>2 3/8" tall no significant damage, tiny chips on unglazed footrims, the one with<br>handles has a very old restoration on top rim and one handle. no cracks.<br>b31
$125.00
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok celadon jarlets selling both 15th century or older 2 3/8" tall no significant damage, tiny chips on unglazed footrims, the one with handles has a very old restoration on top rim and one handle. no cracks. b31
$135.00
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok celadon jarlets selling both 15th century or older 2 5/8" tall no significant damage, tiny chips on unglazed footrims, no cracks, no restorations. B31
$195.00
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok celadon Tall bottle or Vase with incised<br>decorations 15th century or older 4" tall one handle looks to have very old<br>restoration, tiny chip on top rim, no cracks or other issues.<br>b31
$330.00
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok celadon jarlets selling both 15th century or older<br>2" tall widest is 2.5" . Decorated one has tiny chip on footrim, no other<br>cracks, chips, or restorations.<br>B31
$150.00
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok Kiln Celadon Jar. 3.75" tall x 4.5" wide, red low fired clay, some firing glaze flaws on top likely from overstacking the kiln. B31
$400.00
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok Kiln Condiment Jar with Lid. Very early piece of Thai pottery 15th century collected in the mid 20th century by a woman that is now 96. I'll be selling more of her items shortly. 3.25" tall x 4 3/8" wide One chip on top of lid and some roughness inside the rim on the lid and base that is likely a combination of firing flaws and minor wear from centuries of use. b31
$230.00
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok Kiln Condiment Jar with Lid. Very early piece of Thai pottery 15th century collected in the mid 20th century by a woman that is now 96. I'll be selling more of her items shortly. 3.25" tall x 4 3/8" wide One chip on top of lid and some roughness inside the rim on the lid and base that is likely a combination of firing flaws and minor wear from centuries of use. b31
$230.00
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok Kiln Condiment Jar with Lid. Very early piece of Thai pottery 15th century collected in the mid 20th century by a woman that is now 96. I'll be selling more of her items shortly. 4 3/8" tall x 4.5" wide One restored chip and associated stable hairline shown left center of the last pic. No other significant issues. asianshelf
$230.00
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok Kiln Condiment Jar with Lid. Very early piece of<br>Thai pottery 15th century collected in the mid 20th century by a woman that is<br>now 96. I'll be selling more of her items shortly. 3" tall x 3.75" wide with no<br>cracks, chips, or restorations.<br>TW129
$365.00
15th/16th Century Early Printed bible page with hand rubricated initials. From a large collection of manuscripts, framed in the third quarter of the 20th century. 10.75" x 8.75" framed, 8.5" x 6.25" sight. paintingshelf
$165.00
15th/16th century Vellum Antiphonal leaf. This is on Vellum/hide. There are some tears but it's stable in the frame. For some weird reason there is clear tape on the back of the glass and a little on the front, possibly they taped the two panes together and over time the tape degraded a little, still it displays well. Slightly illuminated in the picture shown. 22.5" x 16" framed.The origins of liturgical music traditionally date back to St. Gregory the Great (d. 604), who was inspired by the Holy Dove to record the principles of 'Gregorian' chant. The Gradual contained the musical parts of the Missal and was sung from the steps (gradus) of the altar. The Antiphoner contained the musical sections of the Breviary. These terms have become interchangeable in modern times. Because of their size and complexity, these manuscripts were still being handmade in the traditional way for centuries after the introduction of printing. They were boldly hand-written and illuminated on large sheets of sturdy vellum so that the entire choir could read from one book.
$285.00
15th/16th century Vellum Antiphonal leaf. This is on Vellum/hide. There are some<br>tears but it's stable in the frame. For some weird reason there is clear tape on<br>the back of the glass and a little on the front, possibly they taped the two<br>panes together and over time the tape degraded a little, still it displays well.<br>Slightly illuminated in the picture shown. 22.5" x 16" framed.<br><br>The origins of liturgical music traditionally date back to St. Gregory the Great<br>(d. 604), who was inspired by the Holy Dove to record the principles of<br>'Gregorian' chant. The Gradual contained the musical parts of the Missal and was<br>sung from the steps (gradus) of the altar. The Antiphoner contained the musical<br>sections of the Breviary. These terms have become interchangeable in modern<br>times. Because of their size and complexity, these manuscripts were still being<br>handmade in the traditional way for centuries after the introduction of<br>printing. They were boldly hand-written and illuminated on large sheets of<br>sturdy vellum so that the entire choir could read from one book.
$280.00
16" & 6.6" Emma Melendez Taxco modernist sterling silver abalone choker/bracelet. No issues, circa third quarter of the 20th century .16" long necklace with other measurements in pictures. No issues. Selling the necklace shown in the pics. 6.6" bracelet 16" necklace. Listed with ExportYourStore.com
$875.00
16" 10mm David Yurman Sterling/18k Figaro Chain. Guaranteed authentic David<br>Yurman, marked and tested 18k gold and sterling. 52.7 grams No damage or<br>significant wear.
$630.00
16" 1920's Art Deco Sterling silver choker necklace. Very cool necklace, no detectable markings, tested sterling. 16" long 62 grams, likely European. Could be reversible.
$230.00
16" 1940‘s Taxco Art Deco Sterling silver Mexican Disks necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed Marked Taxco Sterling as shown in one of the pics.. No issues, circa second quarter of the 20th century. Weight and measurements in pictures.
$395.00
16" 6mm David Yurman 14k/Sterling Wheat Chain necklace. Solid sterling silver with solid 14k gold bands on top, no issues. 53.8 grams, Very substantial, high quality necklace. Authenticity guaranteed. anderas
$755.00
16" Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Charger . No cracks, chips, or restorations, late 19th century.
$280.00
16" c1900 Wilhelm Schiller Austrian Majolica Vase 11.75" wide with handles. X 15 7/8" tall. No cracks, chips, or restorations.Wilhelm Schiller began production of porcelain and earthenware in Bodenbach, Bohemia in 1829, operating under the name of Schiller and Gerbing. In 1885, the firm was dissolved and renamed Wilhelm Schiller and Son and remained in operation until the onset of World War I. It is unknown whether the firm of Schiller and Gerbing produced majolica, but the firm of Wilhelm Schiller and Son is clearly the most prolific of the Bohemian manufacturers of majolica.The color palette used by Bohemian majolica makers including Schiller is much more subdued than that of their Staffordshire counterparts. The background of many Schiller pieces is of a matte-finished taupe, light gray or turquoise with glazed surface features in various shades of brown and black. The interiors are usually glazed in turquoise. Much of the firm’s production reflects the transition from traditional Victorian majolica to the Art Deco style. The most common Schiller pieces are decorative vases, jardinieres, table centers and ewers. No examples of Schiller majolica plates, bowls or other functional table-wares are known.Wilhelm Schiller and Sons majolica was marked with the letters ‘WS&S’ that was either impressed or contained within a raised cartouche.
$410.00
16" c1930 Pink Cut Depression Glass Lamp. Incredible lamp 6" wide at base with<br>no cracks, chips, or restorations. There are some very tiny chigger bites where<br>the hole was drilled for the cord which is to be expected as it's not a flat<br>surface, it likely had a grommet 85 years ago. The lamp and switch work<br>TW95
$350.00
16" David Anersen Norway Sterling silver blue enamel leaf for modernist necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. No issues, marked as shown.
$395.00
16" Georg Jensen 1 Art Deco Sterling Choker necklace 5/8" wide x 56 grams. No issues whatsoever.Georg Jensen, (born August 31, 1866, Raadvad, Denmark—died October 2, 1935,<br>Copenhagen), Danish silversmith and designer who achieved international<br>prominence for his commercial application of modern metal design. The simple<br>elegance of his works and their emphasis on fine craftsmanship, hallmarks of<br>Jensen’s products, are recognized around the world.<br><br>Jensen was apprenticed to a goldsmith at age 14. His artistic talents were<br>briefly focused on sculpture, but he returned to metalwork, primarily jewelry<br>and silver pieces, produced in the workshop he opened in Copenhagen in 1904.<br>Jensen exhibited his works at several major foreign exhibitions (winning a gold<br>medal at the Brussels Exhibition of 1910) and quickly built a reputation as an<br>outstanding and highly original silversmith. He moved to a larger workshop in<br>1912 and acquired his first factory building in 1919.<br><br>Jensen’s silverware achieved immediate popularity and commercial success. He<br>was, in fact, the first silver maker to realize a profit from the manufacture of<br>modern silver. Until Jensen’s time virtually all successful silverware producers<br>had relied on a standard repertory of popular traditional designs. Jensen,<br>however, found that the market for his sleek, simple pieces was larger than<br>anyone had predicted. His firm grew rapidly, expanding throughout Europe and<br>opening branches in London and New York City. On both continents Jensen’s work<br>set trends for contemporary tableware. He was among the first designers to<br>fashion steel—formerly considered fit only for low-quality, inexpensive<br>flatware—into handsome, serviceable cutlery.
$2,925.00
16" Locaspino Zuni sterling silver needlepoint turquoise bib/choker necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa third quarter of the 20th century. No detectable markings. 16" necklace, other measurements in pics.
$295.00
16" Los Castillo Modernist sterling and turquoise choker necklace. 16" long 14mm<br>wide, no issues, likely simulated or block turquoise 53 grams, rare design.<br><br>Los Castillo Jewelry - History<br>Antonio Castillo and his brothers Jorge, Miguel, and Justo began Los Castillo in<br>1939. They had all apprenticed in William Spratling’s taller before starting<br>their own business in Taxco, Mexico. Antonio Castillo rose to the level of<br>master silversmith during his time working with Spratling.<br><br>The Los Castillo workshop trained and employed many skilled silversmiths over<br>its decades in the business, including the Castillo brothers’ cousin Salvador<br>Teran, Sigi Pineda, Antonio Pineda, and Antonio Castillo’s wife, Margot van<br>Voorhies Carr. All these artists went on to open their own successful workshops,<br>including van Voorhies Carr who founded Margot de Taxco after she and Antonio<br>Castillo divorced.<br><br>Los Castillo is known for its quality silver wares as well as mixed metals that<br>incorporated copper and/or brass with sterling silver. Other decorative home<br>accessories can be found with silver plating and inlaid stone embellishments.<br><br>Chato (Jorge) Castillo was one of the Castillo brothers who worked in the 1930s<br>for William Spratling. He is known for his technical expertise and his design<br>talent. He developed the techniques for married metals, feathers with silver,<br>Aztec mosaic or stone inlay, concha or abalone inlay,...(Mexican Silver: Modern<br>Hand-wrought Jewelry & Metalwork by Morrill and Berk (Schiffer: 2007, 4th<br>Edition), p. 86.
$760.00
16" Margot De Taxco Mid Century Modernist sterling Pendant on cuban link necklace. Necklace is nice and thick 4mm with no apparent markings, tested sterling. The ends of the clasp will not go through the bail of the pendant, so I assume they have been together "forever".. Pendant 2.25" with bail x 1 3/8". 42.9 grams.Margot Van Voorhies was born in 1896 in San Francisco, California. By the time<br>she left her native country for good, she had survived the death of her father<br>in 1903, the San Francisco Earthquake in 1906, the loss of her mother at the<br>hands of a er in 1931 and the end of her first marriage in 1936.<br><br>Fortunately, a Mexican vacation changed the life of Margot Van Voorhies in ways<br>she could never have imagined. In 1937, forty-one-year-old divorcée Margot Van<br>Voorhies left San Francisco on a trip to Mexico City. Fate threw her into the<br>path of Don Antonio Castillo, who took her to Taxco, a Mexican hotbed for the<br>design, crafting, and production of silver objects, in particular jewelry and<br>housewares.<br><br>Soon, Castillo would become Margot’s second husband. At the time, Castillo was<br>working for William Spratling, a pioneer in Mexican silversmithing. He brought<br>Margot into the business as a designer, helping her to transform her paper<br>creations into three-dimensional forms in silver. In 1939, the pair, along with<br>other members of Castillo’s family, opened shop as Los Castillo Taller [Taller<br>is Spanish for “Workshop”], with Margot as the top designer.<br><br>After ten years, the marriage between Castillo and Van Voorhies dissolved, as<br>did their professional association. Margot went on to open her own shop in 1948,<br>taking the name Margot de Taxco, by which she is best known today. Seven years<br>later, enamel was added to many of her pieces, and this is where Margot found<br>her legacy.<br><br>At the peak of her career, Margot, who designed each piece herself, had two<br>dozen silversmiths and a dozen enamellists in her employ to execute her vision.<br>The men performed the duties as silversmiths; the women did the enamel work,<br>using tiny brushes to bring the watercolor drawings to life. To ensure the<br>accurate rendering of her jewelry designs, she compiled a book of instructions<br>and drawings, detailing the construction and finishing of each. Margot attracted<br>talented craftsmen who later went on to cement their own reputations, such as<br>Sigi Pineda, Miguel Melendez, and Melecio Rodriguez.<br><br>Many contemporary Hollywood celebrities were clients of Margot, including John<br>Wayne and Lana Turner, who visited her shop every year.<br><br>Tragedy struck in the form of a fire in 1960. Forced to move her studio, she<br>never again regained her prior success, and the business folded in 1974. Margot<br>granted several of the silversmiths in her employ permission to use her molds to<br>create pieces on their own, in return for debt forgiveness. As a result, many of<br>Margot’s pieces were re-created by silversmiths such as Jaimie Quiroz and<br>Geronimo Fuentes, bearing their hallmark rather than hers.<br><br>Margot passed away in 1985. But her talent as a designer and her influence as an<br>artist have continued to gain recognition since the time of her death.<br><br>Margot’s shop produced some repousse silver (a technique where a raised or<br>relief design is hammered in from the reverse side of the piece). But she is<br>best known for her champlevé enamel work. Champlevé is created by carving,<br>etching, striking, or casting troughs or cells into the surface of a piece and<br>filling it with vitreous enamel. In Margot’s jewelry, the designs were<br>die-struck, a process that was detailed and critical to the final product.<br><br>Margot produced many suites that included necklaces, brooches, bracelets, and<br>earrings, as well as convertible jewelry. Margot de Taxco jewelry is recognized<br>for its elegance, femininity, and variety.<br><br>There were many areas of influence that can be found in Margot’s work. Her fish<br>and wave motifs celebrated her love of Japanese art. The ornate swirls and<br>floral motifs were reminiscent of the Art Nouveau style. Mischievous<br>pre-Columbian figures were a recurring theme. Art Deco style ballerinas struck<br>graceful poses. Margot was also taken with Egyptian motifs and Mexican crafts.<br><br>Margot de Taxco pieces are distinguished by the stamp that includes her name,<br>Eagle 16 (or Eagle 1, for her earlier works), along with a production number.<br>Issued by the government, the eagle stamp was a way to identify th
$300.00
16" Retired James Avery heavy modernist sterling necklace. Weight and measurements in pics. Selling the exact piece shown in great condition with no damage or significant wear. James Avery was a World War II veteran and the founder of the James Avery Artisan Jewelry company: Early life Born in Chicago in 1921, Avery was a decorated pilot who flew 44 missions over Germany. After the war, he studied industrial design at the University of Illinois and taught at the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado. Jewelry making Avery began making jewelry in his free time around 1951. He was inspired to create art that he found meaningful, and hoped others would find it meaningful too. Starting the business In 1954, Avery began selling jewelry from a wooden box at summer camps in Kerrville, Texas, where he moved with his wife. He printed his first catalog in 1957 and opened his first store and manufacturing facility in Kerrville in 1967. Designs Avery‘s designs were inspired by his faith, and often included faith-based images like crosses, chalices, doves, and fish. He also designed a pin for the Apollo XII astronauts, and was commissioned by NASA twice more.
$905.00
16" Retro Southwestern sterling and lapis freeform cross necklace.. Sterling fitting and chain, genuine Lapis Lazuli, weight and measurements in pics. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$125.00
16" Retro Southwestern sterling and lapis freeform necklace.. Sterling fitting and chain, genuine Lapis Lazuli, weight and measurements in pics. All prcious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist, rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$125.00
16" Retro Sterling Toggle necklace with Pink Visual heart charm. This was a promotional item given by pink visual to actresses. If you purchase it I can send you a link of a picture of her wearing the necklace online if that's of interest. Nice solid heavy necklace, Tests sterling marked what looks like JC 925. The heart could easily be cut off if not wanted, I could do it if asked but obviously wouldn't unless asked. 59.3 grams.
$280.00
16" Retro Taxco Mexican sterling silver onyx beaded tab choker necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed Marked Taxco Mexico 925 as shown in one of the pics close to the clasp. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Weight and measurements in pictures.
$245.00
Vintage Barry Kieselstein Cord Carnelian beaded necklace with Sterling frogs/ladybug 16" long, rare if not one of a kind.
$765.00
16" Vintage Carol Felley Amethyst and sterling southwestern necklace. No issues, measurements and weight in pics.<br><br>Following her passion for painting and jewelry design Carol moved to New Mexico<br>after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University with a Fine Arts degree. She<br>was inspired by the jewelry making community in the Southwest and opened a<br>design and jewelry manufacturing business in Albuquerque, New Mexico which she<br>owned and operated for thirty years.<br><br>She has also been deeply moved by her volunteer work with hospice and decided to<br>develop a new jewelry company called “Style Conscience” dedicated to raising<br>awareness and support for specific causes that she is passionate about. Carol<br>has rededicated her efforts and has combined her love and talent for jewelry<br>design with her passion for making a difference in the world.<br><br>Carol has developed her own unique signature jewelry collections that raise<br>awareness jewelry to a new level of design and beauty. She believes that women<br>want to wear something precious and meaningful that is beautifully designed to<br>express their support for important causes. Carol’s jewelry is crafted from<br>precious metals and gemstones and each individual piece is beautifully finished<br>by hand.”<br><br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Most cuff bracelets are shown photographed<br>on a 6" woman's wrist and will include a photo showing the inside circumference<br>where the metal tip meets the number on the tape measure.
$490.00
16" Vintage Mexican Sterling necklace and brooch. Simply marked Made in Mexico, (tested) sterling. 1.25" brooch, 16" long necklace 48.2 grams total
$115.00
16" Vintage Mid Century Modernist Mexican sterling collar necklace 13.5" plus 2.5" flexible gap, 36.1 grams.
$125.00
16" Vintage Native American sterling silver shell heishi turquoise tab necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Unmarked.. No significant issues
$450.00
16" Vintage Navajo Silver and turquoise pendant necklace. Great as shown with no issues. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$300.00
16" Vintage Santo Domingo shell bead stamped sterling silver tube necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed beads with no apparent markings, with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa third quarter of the 20th century.
$545.00
16" Vintage South/Central American 980 Silver high grade Lapis Lazuli Necklace . Solid (980) sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. No apparent markings other than 980. No issues.
$195.00
Vintage Southwestern sterling silver tube bead necklace. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver fittings with weight and measurements in the pictures. No detectable issues or markings. Great piece from large collection of Native American jewelry purchased in the last quarter of the 20th century and never worn for the most part. 16" long.
$95.00
16.5" & 14" Vintage Native American sterling silver heishi turquoise necklaces. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Unmarked.. No significant issues Selling both necklaces shown, length shown in pictures.
$245.00
16.5" & 23" Vintage Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi shell necklaces bird fetish. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Unmarked.. No significant issues Selling both necklaces shown, length shown in pictures.
$295.00
16.5" 1970‘s Navajo sterling silver chip inlay sunface squash blossom necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century. 16.5" long, apparently unmarked.
$650.00
16.5" Alice Platero Navajo modernist sterling silver turquoise beaded necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century.
$450.00
16.5" c.1890 Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Covered Urns with Peacocks, Turkey,<br>Quail, Chickens with Winged woman Handles 9" wide each. All hand painted Museum<br>quality one of a kind pieces. Both lids are in mint condition with no cracks, no<br>chips, and no restorations. One has on old repair to one wing and one ladies<br>head. The other has no cracks, chips, but a possible professional restoration to<br>one of the ladies heads, no other restorations.
$1,815.00
16.5" Polia Pillin(1909-1992) Mid century Modern California Art Pottery Bowl<br>late 1940's-50's. Exceptional early heavily potted Pillin piece just discovered<br>estate fresh. Bought from Polia for $75, I'm thinking the 101 on the tag<br>indicates it was likely her 101st piece made. This is a really big bowl with<br>typical crazing and 3 of the tiniest glaze flakes on the outside rim. No cracks,<br>chips, or restorations.<br><br>Polish-born Polia Pillin (1909-1992) and her husband William established their<br>ceramic studio, The Pillin Art Pottery Company, in their Los Angeles, CA garage<br>in 1948. Her husband shaped and glazed the pots that became canvases that Polia<br>used to paint fanciful scenes of people and animals in the mid-century style.<br>Thousands of pieces were produced and Polia became one of the most highly<br>regarded of contemporary studio potters today.<br><br>The clay used for Pillin pottery was typically red-brick in color. William<br>experimented with different glazes and produced some pieces without Polia’s<br>artwork. However, it was Polia’s artistic designs that garnered her<br>international recognition. Polia was inspired by the Cubism movement and by the<br>works of Pablo Picasso whom she greatly admired. Her style is often referred to<br>as “Byzantine”. Polia’s favorite subjects were women, horses, birds, fish and<br>other animals painted over colorfully rich glazes. The overall pallet had an<br>organic, jewel-toned quality.<br><br>Each piece of Pillin pottery was hand-thrown, glazed, painted and hence, unique.<br>Because Pillin worked from her garage (and in her kitchen when she lived in<br>Chicago), she did not have access to expert tradesmen, chemists or specialized<br>equipment that could mass produce her work. For that reason, most Pillin pottery<br>is highly crazed. Rare pieces with little to no crazing command higher values.<br><br>Most pieces of Pillin pottery were produced beginning in 1948 and marked on the<br>bottom with Polia’s signature “Pillin” in either thick or thin black ink. Rare<br>pieces produced in her Chicago kitchen in 1946 and 1947 are incised “46” or<br>“47”. Some very early pieces are marked “W+P” above the Pillin signature to<br>indicate William throwing the pieces and Polia decorating them. Thicker thrown<br>pieces tend to indicate earlier works.
$2,675.00
16.5" Retro Carol Felley Sterling silver malachite beaded pendant necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with the markings shown in the pictures markings, with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century.
$395.00
16.5" vintage Mexican Sterling link Collar Choker necklace. Thick solid marked and tested sterling with no issues. 101.3 grams.
$300.00
16.5" Vintage Navajo pearl sterling silver beaded necklace, weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century. 16.5" long necklace with other measurements in pictures. No issues. Selling the necklace shown in the pics. It is a little different, but the beads are handmade, it tests sterling silver, has the right interior chain, clasp, etc. I believe the whole thing is Navajo made. Listed with ExportYourStore.com
$245.00
16.5" Vintage Navajo sterling silver cone beaded necklace w/turquoise pendant . Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa third quarter of the 20th century.
$285.00
16 5/8" tall Antique Parian Figure Sculpture Woman in ornate dress 19th century<br>8" wide at base. Small chip inside base rim. No cracks, other chips, or<br>restorations. Large heavy piece. Weighs 9 pounds. Marked B&B with H on top and S<br>on bottom in a diamond.
$270.00
168ct Boulder Opal drilled pendant/bead. Selling the exact stone shown. Has a<br>clean 2mm hole drilled through it. I have several of these I will be offering<br>them separately. They were on a 24k gold necklace with large 24k beads between<br>each stone. The gold has already been recycled and I'm hoping to repurpose these<br>as they are expensive stones that were worthy of putting on a necklace that had<br>thousands of dollars worth of gold on it. The possibilities are endless, one of<br>them or a few would be great in or out of a setting. Buying the exact stone<br>shown 58mm x36mm, weighs 168ct.
$500.00
17" 1970's waterweb turquoise silver beaded Navajo necklace. Very attractive natural stones, Bottom stone in bezel is 1 5/8" x 1 1/8" with bail. 45.9 grams<br><br> Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$400.00
17" 40‘s-50‘s Deep stamped Navajo pearl 11-12mm sterling silver beaded necklace. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. No issues, oxidized naturally as shown. Handmade, hand stamped, mid 20th century, unmarked.
$995.00
17" 40‘s-50‘s Vintage Zuni sterling silver petit point bib necklace turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Stones secure, a few with old fractures.. Circa second quarter of the 20th century. Chain appears later.
$450.00
17" 97 gram Sterling Silver Double Chain link necklace. This necklace is .5"<br>wide, it's solid sterling silver marked and tested, very cool super heavy<br>vintage sterling necklace. No issues.
$270.00
17" Antique Chinese Carved wood Buddha statue. 18th-19th century antique figure, previously sold at Christies East with label intact. 17" tall x 7" wide, repair to hand as shown.
$650.00
17" c1940‘s Navajo sterling silver high grade turquoise pendant necklace Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa second quarter of the 20th century. Unmarked.. No significant issues
$575.00
17" Heavy Retro Mexican Sterling choker. 17" long 22mm wide at widest point,<br>Very substantial 135 grams.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.<br><br>anderas
$350.00
17" J*C Vintage Native American sterling and turquoise beaded cross necklace 17" long with no issues. Weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling with no sterling mark as typical of Native American jewelry of this era (60‘s-70‘s) All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn‘t an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I‘ve seen thousands of pieces xrf‘d to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.
$230.00
17" Retro Southwestern Touch of Santa Fe sterling channel inlay necklace 5mm wide with no issues.The initial idea was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico in the heart of the Native American art district to cater to the educated collectors of southwest jewelry and art, and the every day American consumers which are interested in a modern look that carries value and pizzazz . A Touch of Santa Fe was founded in 1993 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ATSF grew rapidly to become one of the largest producers of Native American crafted lapidary (Inlay) jewelry. The collectors of southwestern jewelry and art have recognized for the past 24 years ATSF as the only company in the industry that offers a lifetime guarantee on its products, along with a wide variety of both men and women’s jewelry styles in an unlimited selection of color combinations.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$370.00
17" Southwestern sterling silver onyx, lab opal arrowhead form pendant necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Unknown maker.
$225.00
17" Vintage Continental Beaten Copper Mixed metals tray. This is a rare form in<br>this line in amazing condition. It's solid copper with a pewter or silver<br>plating I believe then lacquered. Wall hanger on back, decorative or functional<br>piece, really big, really great with no significant issues.<br>isshelf
$165.00
17" Vintage Dishta Zuni sterling silver flush inlay turquoise bib necklace Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. Buying the Necklace shown with no damage, high quality workmanship with illegible signature, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Hallmarked on pendant by the artist as shown in the pictures, I have made no effort to determine the identity of this artist due to time limitations.
$395.00
17" Vintage Mexican Sterling necklace 17" long and hangs down another 4.5".<br>Marked and tested sterling. Marked Mexico 925 and some other illegible stuff on<br>clasp. 63.4 grams.
$175.00
17" Vintage Native American Sterling, turquoise and antler necklace. 17" long, beads and other metal is solid sterling, genuine turquoise, pendant is 2" 45.7 grams. Marked FB on reverse side.
$400.00
17" Vintage Native American sterling, turquoise, and coral beaded pendant necklace.
$145.00
17" Vintage Zuni sterling silver turquoise/coral channel inlay necklace . Solid sterling silver, marked as shown, with weight and measurements in the pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. No damage. Unmarked, nice older piece circa mid 20th century.
$950.00
c1900 Chinese Blue and White Nanking Crackle Glaze Floor Vase Hand Painted<br>Emperor 17 3/8" x 8" wide. Nice painting, firing flaw as shown in emperors<br>clothing. No cracks, chips, or restorations
$905.00
17.5" c1950 Vintage Navajo pearl sterling silver hand stamped beaded necklace. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. No issues. 17.5" long, circa mid 20th century with no significant issues. All handmade, hand stamped beads.
$995.00
17.5" Christin Wolf Sterling silver sugilite channel inlay beaded necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa third quarter of the 20th century, 17.5" long. Christin Wolf was a nationally recognized jewelry designer known for blending timeless lines and contemporary style with a vibrant southwest color palette. The owner passed away in 2017, and I believe production ceased.
$695.00
17.5" JCJ Southwestern Modernist sterling silver bib necklace w/earrings. Circa last quarter of the 20th century, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. No apparent issues. Unknown maker.
$245.00
17.5" Sterling Silver and Agate bead Necklace. Nice vintage necklace with 1.5" agate stone at center, no damage 75 grams.
$145.00
17.5" Vintage 1960‘s Navajo sterling silver Bisbee turquoise 3 pendant necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Center stone could have tight old stable fracture, please see pics, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Unmarked. This has an old 60‘s-70‘s mark on the back labeling it as Bisbee, the center and the right stones look like they could be Bisbee, the other with a tad of green looks more like some higher grade Royston. I didn‘t mine these of course and probably would not confidently call them Bisbee without Bisbee having been written on the back long ago. There are many grades and forms of Bisbee.
$950.00
17.5" Vintage Barry Kieselstein Cord 14k/Sterling Frogs Necklace. Guaranteed authentic, no issues, clean. 95.2 grams.
$915.00
17.5" Vintage Santo Domingo sterling silver shell/turquoise heishi necklaces . Solid sterling silver beads tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa third quarter of the 20th century. 16.5" and 17.5" Selling both, 1970‘s.
$295.00
17 5/8" c1860 Japanese Sometsuke Charger hand painted blue underglaze.<br>Exceptionally large charger in great condition. One very small flake on the rim<br>shown just to the right of the plate holder in the bottom of the third pic. No<br>other issues, no cracks, large chips, or restoraitons.<br>isshelf
$430.00
1709 French Land Grant Texas? The acrylic case measures 17" tall x 20" wide. I haven't had a chance to figure out what territory is being discussed here as I don't speak French. I did acquire it with some early Texas documents/land grants with presidential signatures but none quite this old. I feel like this is likely a really important document and would be grateful for any type of info regarding the territory discussed here or anything else.
$655.00
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