Les Baker Shop southwestern Sterling silver vintage sugilite earrings. Great earrings with no issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, any marks detected, weight, and measurements will be shown in the pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.Les Baker was a well-known southwest jewelry artist who designed and also made jewelry himself. Although he was Anglo he employed many Native American silversmiths throughout the years, most notably Fritson Toledo, the great Navajo artist.Les had a great deal to do with the success of the Stagecoach. We have sold more Les Baker jewelry throughout the years than any other jewelry artist. But beyond that, Les was a great mentor and friend to Susan and Gary, here at the Stagecoach. Back in the late 1970’s Gary called Les about selling his jewelry. Gary and his father, Jim, met Les in Denver and have sold his jewelry ever since. In the early 1980’s, Gary spent a week in Albuquerque while one of Les’ Navajo silversmiths taught Gary the craft. This was one of the turning points at the Stagecoach. We could now size our own sterling silver and gold rings and eventually make our own jewelry right here at the Stagecoach. This was and is a huge advantage in selling jewelry as our knowledge of the craft went up exponentially. And for all this, Les asked nothing in return.Les was born in 1935 and when he was older joined the Navy. After the Korean War he headed back to New Mexico and became interested in American Indian jewelry. His wife at the time (ex-wife now) wanted a Navajo squash blossom necklace but Les couldn’t afford it. He was always resourceful and since Les didn’t have the money to purchase the squash blossom he figured he would try making one himself. It turned out so nice that when Les’ wife was at a party with Edith Maisel, the “Queen of Indian Jewelry” was so impressed that she offered Les a job. Maisel helped popularize “Indian Jewelry” and though it wasn’t actually handmade, Maisels’ offered many Native Americans a job and increased the awareness of this art form. This was Les’ big break and he later also learned from the great Native American artist Carl Louthey.Eventually Les opened his own shop and was at the right time and the right place when the great “Indian Jewelry” boom in the 1970’s hit. Everybody wanted this turquoise Indian jewelry, from celebrities to the common man and woman. Les teamed up for a while with Bing Crosby (not the singer but the Indian Trader) and at one time had around 50 Native Americans working for him.

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Les Baker Shop Vintage Navajo sterling silver turquoise pendant necklace heishi. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. No issues, 25" long necklace. Les Baker was a well-known southwest jewelry artist who designed and also made jewelry himself. Although he was Anglo he employed many Native American silversmiths throughout the years, most notably Fritson Toledo, the great Navajo artist.

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Leslie & Gladys Lamy Zuni Sterling silver cobblestone inlay bolo tie turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. Great bolo, 39" long with no issues. Tray is tared out, so weight shown is just the bolo of course.

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Leslie Nez Kingman Tuquoise Navajo Cuff Bracelet with large stone. Measures<br>6.75" including the 1.25" gap. No issues, rarely if ever worn. 72 grams. Front<br>mount measures 2.25" x 1.75"

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Lewis Lomay (1913-1996) Hopi Modernist overlay goat belt buckle 53.3 grams, fits a 1" belt, possibly custom made for a capricorn.Lewis Lomay was born in 1913 on the Hopi Reservation and began his fine arts career during the 30's in Albuquerque, NM. He studied painting at the Indian School under Florence Prentiss. His skill and love of painting brought him to Santa Fe where he began to innovate the traditional "flat" style. These innovations did not suit his teachers, so from there he moved on to making jewelry.From this point on in his career, Lomay became one of the best jewelers of his time. He worked and studied with Frank Patania in Santa Fe. He worked in both silver and gold, letting his influences range from traditional to European. His work became known for its innovation, and he is noted for being a designer ahead of his time.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, 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! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<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. 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.

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Lewis Lomay (1913-1996) Hopi Modernist sterling belt buckle with turquoise. Weight and measurements in pics. Wear as shown including some to stone and bezel. Lewis Lomay was born in 1913 on the Hopi Reservation and began his fine arts career during the 30‘s in Albuquerque, NM. He studied painting at the Indian School under Florence Prentiss. His skill and love of painting brought him to Santa Fe where he began to innovate the traditional "flat" style. These innovations did not suit his teachers, so from there he moved on to making jewelry. From this point on in his career, Lomay became one of the best jewelers of his time. He worked and studied with Frank Patania in Santa Fe. He worked in both silver and gold, letting his influences range from traditional to European. His work became known for its innovation, and he is noted for being a designer ahead of his time. 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, 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! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn‘t answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<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. 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.

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lg 50‘s-60‘s Navajo sterling high grade natural turquoise clip-on earrings. All springs on clips are strong and functional. Weight and measurements in pics. Unmarked, solid sterling with base metal clips as typical.

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Lid Noritake Art Deco Powder Jar Woman Flapper Blue Lustre Butterflies. Selling<br>only the lid with no wear, no chips, cracks, or restorations. The base it goes<br>in will measureapproximately 3.25" front to back and 3.75" side to side.<br>Guarantee noritake.

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Lilien Czechoslovakian Rhinestone Costume Jewelry Set. Selling the set shown<br>with no missing or damaged stones. I don't believe it was worn. All pieces<br>except earrings marked Lilien so they are from before they became Lilien Czech.<br>Necklace is Adjustable up to 20", the center piece is 5.25" long. Earrings are<br>2.75" long and clip ons with good springs.<br>tw252

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Lily Drug Company Doctors Bag Pharmacists James M Perrin M.D.. Cool bag in great condition from the mid 20th century. Ready to use or display. Marked on the back of the hardware Swiss Made. I believe these were given out in the mid 20th century upon graduation of medical school to up and coming doctors. 14" long x 8" tall with the handles. About twice the size as one of the old school overnight shaving kit bags, smaller than one of those huge doctors bags. TW181

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Limoges Basket Hand Painted Flowers and Heavy Gold c.1910 6 5/8" wide x 3.5" tall. No cracks, chips, or restorations. Some wear to Gilding on handle.

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Limoges France Porcelain Portrait Brooch Pair c1950's. Great pair from the mid 20th century. 2" tall x 1 5/8" wide, selling both.

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Limoges Hand Painted Egg Form trinket box. No damage, strong hinge, snaps shut and stays shut. 2.75" wide. Tboxdrawer

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Limoges Jewelry Trinket Box Hand Painted Flowers 4.5" wide x 2" tall with good hinge and clasp that snaps shut. No cracks, chips, or restorations. TW5

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Great piece with no issues. The paint is a bisque type rather than the more common shiny painting of the era. It was painted at the factory pre firing as it survived much cleaning on my part. I wouldn't pull out the steel wool, but the paint is strong. A graceful work of art that will blend in with most settings. The porcelain is perfect with no damage or wear.

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No cracks, chips, or restorations. No Gilding wear on rim. The gold and border is hand decorated, the portrait I believe is a transfer. Late 19th to early 20th century.

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Limoges Trinket Box Perfume bottle Holder. 2.5" tall x 1.5" wide no cracks, chips, restorations, never used. Snaps shut with audible click, strong hinge. TW109

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Limoges Trinket Box Perfume bottle Holder. 1 7/8" tall and wide no cracks,<br>chips, restorations, never used. Snaps shut with audible click, strong hinge.<br>TW109

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Limoges Trinket Box Perfume bottle Holder. 1 7/8" tall and wide no cracks,<br>chips, restorations, never used. Snaps shut with audible click, strong hinge.<br>TW109

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Linda Johnson Navajo sterling silver, turquoise, gaspeite, lapis, spiny oyster necklace. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, Large High grade magical Royston Turquoise stone at the bottom. No damage, minimal wear. This artist was mostly active in the 90‘s and used very high grade materials. 16" long.

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Linda Linton Southwestern sterling silver vintage large concho belt. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. 8 Conchos and 1 Buckle. Fully functional. Fits up to a 46" waist but holes can be added shorter, great condition, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. I'll try to get a weight later, the scale only goes up to about 500 grams so it's over that.

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Native American Carico Lake turquoise, Kingman, jasper, and tiger‘s eye sterling belt buckle. Solid sterling silver, marked as shown. Weight and measurements in pics. No detectable issues, unsure of artist.

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Orecchini modernisti Lisa D'Agostino in argento 18k/sterlina da 10-11 mm quadrati, lavorazione e design di alta qualità. Nessun retro incluso, nessun altro problema. 5,2 grammi.Per Lisa, lavorare con le mani è stata l'unica cosa che l'ha mai realmente interessata. La sua curiosità riguardo al potenziale del design e della creazione con il metallo dura dal 1980. Quell'anno partecipò alla sua prima fiera d'arte. All'inizio le mostre erano locali, ma gradualmente si svilupparono in sedi nazionali che includevano anche gallerie. Fatta eccezione per un'ulteriore incursione di 12 anni nel campo dei cestini (vedi "The Basketmaker's Art", Lark Publications) la sua attenzione si è concentrata sui gioielli.I design si sono evoluti nel corso degli anni ma le ispirazioni sono rimaste le stesse. I pezzi di Lisa sono permeati dalla geometria e dall'architettura ma temperati dagli aspetti poetici e filosofici presentati dall'astronomia. Riflette su una frase di una vecchia canzone degli anni Sessanta... "siamo polvere di stelle - carbonio vecchio di miliardi di anni."Il lavoro inizia con un disegno sciolto finché non si presenta una nuova soluzione o idea. È un equilibrio tra intenzione/possibilità e spontaneità/deliberazione. I contorni e le forme sono inizialmente semplici. Le piace il rigore e l'ordine delle forme geometriche di base ma poi organizzarle in qualcosa di più complesso. Le forme vengono ritagliate dall'argento sterling e modellate o incise e saldate insieme. Altre parti vengono distorte attraverso il laminatoio. Le superfici sono strutturate con lime o martelli o fuse con polvere d'argento o oro giallo 18 carati. Molte tecniche possono essere incorporate in un unico pezzo utilizzando una varietà di strumenti manuali, alcuni dei quali sono i suoi più vecchi amici.I passaggi finali prevedono la patinatura del pezzo e quindi la rimozione selettiva di parte della patina per lasciare combinazioni di superfici opache o lucide. Pietre grezze terrose e perle lucenti vengono utilizzate per valorizzare ulteriormente il pezzo.Lisa è stata formalmente introdotta all'arte al college. Ha conseguito una laurea in Belle Arti presso la Bowling Green State University nel 1977, ma non ha mai imparato a saldare bene finché non ha potuto lavorare nel suo studio. Tornò a scuola e dopo 3 anni conseguì un Master in Belle Arti presso l'Università del Kansas nel 1991. Durante questo periodo continuò a esporre e vendere il suo lavoro in molte fiere d'arte e gallerie selezionate in tutto il paese.Tutti i metalli preziosi sono testati e garantiti, si garantisce che qualsiasi gioiello dei nativi americani denominato argento o sterlina contenga almeno il 90% di argento (moneta) e possibilmente un contenuto superiore. La maggior parte dei braccialetti vengono mostrati fotografati sul polso di una donna da 6 pollici e includeranno una foto che mostra la circonferenza interna dove la punta di metallo incontra il numero sul metro a nastro.

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Loaded Vintage Danecraft Sterling Charm bracelet. Danecraft bracelet, piano<br>Danecraft, some 800 silver, mostly sterling. All Guaranteed solid high content<br>silver 80% or more, almost all marked. Approx 7" long.

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Loaded Vintage Southwestern Themed Sterling charm bracelet. Cool charm bracelet from the third quarter of the 20th century, all the charms and bracelet are sterling.anderas

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Lois Hill Watch Sterling Silver Band. Very heavy sterling silver band, fits<br>about a 6.5" wrist. Band is 11/16" wide and watch is 1" wide without the crown.<br>Good condition with little wear, working condition, I'll put a new battery in it<br>before shipping. The entire band is sterling silver but the watch and the latch<br>are stainless steel. Total weight 110 grams, more than half of which is<br>sterling.

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Long Vintage Navajo sterling silver sandcast concho belt. Tape measure shown in pics.. Will fit up to a 43" waist, has no holes. I can add some upon request. Weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. 12 Conchos and one buckle, circa third quarter of the 20th century, no hallmarks. 562 grams.

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long vintage Zuni sterling silver snake eye turquoise chandelier earrings. Great earrings, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight, and measurements will be shown in the pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. All stones secure with no apparent damage.

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Longwy Sanka Zebras African Style French Art Pottery 1990's absolutely no wear or damage. Guaranteed authentic with un-mistakeable quality. These pieces are from the last quarter of the 20th century, new Longwy is Very expensive. The tray is 5.25", large jar is 4.5" tall x 5.5" wide other jar is 2.5" tall x 3.75" wide.The Boch family, known for their great influence on the ceramic industry, founded the “Faiencerie de Longwy” in 1798 in a former convent.The production received great recognition during the First Empire: after Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte had attended the workshops, he ordered the complete tableware for the Imperial Legion of Honor. In 1835, the Faiencerie passed into the possession of the d’Huart family and became a thriving business. In the period around 1870, the heyday of the Second Empire, Orientalism came into fashion. This trend of oriental art and culture will have a big impact on the Faiencerie: the family d’Huart hires on the Italian Amédée de Carenza, director of the ceramic works Mikado. Inspired by the enamel metal works discovered in Japan, de Carenza develops an alternative in ceramics: and the first Emaux de Longwy were born.During this time, the Faiencerie retains the manufacture of tableware, and designed a number of specific designs such as flowers and bird motifs that often occur in the period between 1870 and 1918. In the 1920s, Art Deco then enters this bastion of Orientalism.The association with “Primavera” marks a fruitful period which culminated in the Decorative Arts Exhibition of 1925 in Paris. This complete renewal of forms and decorations created Longwy’s reputation in the United States and Europe during the period before the war.Longwy is the exclusive distributor of semi-industrially manufactured pottery enamel to this day. The historic stamp guarantees the authenticity of the pieces. The last decades were marked by the collaboration of contemporary artists and designers. This brought forth an amazing collection combining tradition, luxury and the beaux arts. The limited editions are sought after and coveted collectors’ items.tw149

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Loren Phillips Hopi overlay bear themed belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pics. Fully functional, with appropriate wear as shown in the pictures. Hopi artist Loren Phillips is not only a master jeweler, but a renowned carver of Hopi Katsinas. He began his career in the 1970‘s.

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Loren Phillips Hopi overlay watch tips with Bulova Accutron. Selling what is shown, all fairly clean with some expected wear. Watch is currently untested, I know Accutron's take a special battery. I had some but can't find them.Hopi artist Loren Phillips is not only a master jeweler, but a renowned carver of Hopi Katsinas. He began his career in the 1970's. 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.

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Lorenzo Tortalita - Santo Domingo sterling silver turquoise/coral bolo tie. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. Great bolo, 39" long with no issues. Tray is tared out, so weight shown is just the bolo of course. Lorenzo Tortalita, Kewa Pueblo - Santo Domingo Pueblo, was an active jeweler from before the 1970s until he passed away in the late 1990s. He was the son of Cipriana Tenorio Tortalita & Reyes Tortalita. He was married to Vickie Reano. Tortalita won a first place award at the 1970 Santa Fe Indian Market and a third place award in 1977. He exhibited annually at Santa Fe Indian Market from 1963 to 1998. His works have been published in numerous magazines and other publications.

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Lorenzo Tortalita Kewa sterling silver vintage belt buckle with turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Lorenzo Tortalita, Kewa Pueblo - Santo Domingo Pueblo (1925-1998) Pendant/pin with turquoise and coral.Lorenzo Tortalita, Kewa Pueblo - Santo Domingo Pueblo, was an active jeweler from before the 1970s until he passed away in the late 1990s. He was the son of Cipriana Tenorio Tortalita & Reyes Tortalita. He was married to Vickie Reano. Tortalita won a first place award at the 1970 Santa Fe Indian Market and a third place award in 1977. He exhibited annually at Santa Fe Indian Market from 1963 to 1998. His works have been published in numerous magazines and other publications.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.

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Vaso in ceramica di Lorna Hankins La Candelaria. Alto 7 5/8" senza crepe, scheggiature o restauri.LORNA HANKINSLorna Hankins, è la nota ceramista di La Candelaria che ha messo questo piccolo villaggio ranch situato tra le montagne tra Cabo San Lucas e Todos Santos sulla mappa, facendo rivivere gli antichi metodi di creazione di ceramiche funzionali. Lorna è un'americana con un Master in Belle Arti nelle discipline della lavorazione dei metalli e del design dei gioielli. È venuta a Los Cabos per la prima volta per sfuggire all'inverno umido del nord-ovest e praticare il suo spagnolo. Scoprì la piccola città di La Candelaria e si innamorò della gente, del luogo e dello stile di vita. Originariamente le era stata insegnata l'antica tradizione della lavorazione della ceramica da una donna in il villaggio e presto divenne la passione di Lorena condividere le conoscenze e le tecniche che imparò rapidamente. Insegnò ad altri nella piccola città e in pochissimo tempo sia la gente del posto che i turisti iniziarono a sentire parlare delle ceramiche di La Candelaria. I suoi pezzi sono belli e funzionali , ciascuno privo di smalto e sicuro per gli alimenti. La sua argilla è locale, i pezzi sono realizzati e cotti a La Candelaria e possono essere utilizzati per cuocere a fuoco vivo e in forno, oltre che per essere gustati semplicemente come sculture.TW210

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Los Castillo Mid Century Mosaic Sterling Gemini Pendandt/pin 19.9 grams. Measurements in pics.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.

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Los Castillo Mid Century Mosaic Sterling Leo Lion Pendant 20.3 grams, comes with sterling 16" necklace. Measurements in pics.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.

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Los Castillo Mid Century Mosaic Sterling Leo Lion Pendant 20.6 grams,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.

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Los Castillo Mid Century Mosaic Sterling Leo Lion Pendant 19.4 grams. Measurements in pics.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.

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Los Castillo Mid Century Mosaic Sterling Pisces Pendandt/pin 20.8 grams. Measurements in pics.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.

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Lot c1940‘s Vintage Bakelite/lucite Belt buckle sets 3 flowers art deco. Selling the lot shown with no issues. The center one is flipped around wrong in the pics, Please look at pics.. Measurements in pictures.

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4 are pushups, 2 side pushups, the two miniature ones may have had pushups but none are there. The other pair are marked England therefore made after 1891 but I think they are still turn of the century as they have a nice patina. There's a few dings and bends but overall good condition. I think all the pushups are frozen with wax.

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Lot of Retro southwestern/designer/Mexican sterling silver clip-on earrings. Great earrings with no damage other than one missing a beaded accent on the rim, strong springs on clips. Selling 5 pairs shown.

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Louis-Ernest Barrias (French, 1841 - 1905) Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Diminutive Bronze footed vase with Child hanging from vines. A Barrias work cast by Barbedienne. A fantastic piece from the last quarter of the 19th century that everyone has room for. 4.25" tall x 4" handle to handle, solid bronze, extremely heavy for it's size, great patina. Louis-Ernest Barrias (13 April 1841 – 4 February 1905) was a French sculptor of the Beaux-Arts school. In 1865 Barrias won the Prix de Rome for study at the French Academy in Rome. Barrias was involved in the decoration of the Paris Opéra and the Hôtel de la Païva in the Champs-Élysées. His work was mostly in marble, in a Romantic realist style indebted to Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. He was born in Paris into a family of artists. His father was a porcelain-painter, and his older brother Félix-Joseph Barrias a well-known painter. Louis-Ernest also started out as a painter, studying under Léon Cogniet, but later took up sculpture with Pierre-Jules Cavelier as teacher. In 1858 he was admitted to the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where his teacher was François Jouffroy. In 1865 Barrias won the Prix de Rome for study at the French Academy in Rome. Barrias was involved in the decoration of the Paris Opéra and the Hôtel de la Païva in the Champs-Élysées. His work was mostly in marble, in a Romantic realist style indebted to Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. In 1878 he was made a knight of the Legion of Honour, an officer in 1881, and a commander in 1900. Barrias replaced Dumont at the Institut de France in 1884 then succeeded Cavelier as professor at the École des Beaux-Arts. In 1900-03 he served on the Council for the National Museums. Among his students were Josep Clarà, Charles Despiau, Henri Bouchard, Fernand Hamar, and Victor Ségoffin. Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) was the inspiration and driving force behind one of the most important French art foundries. He pioneered the use of mounts and, more commonly, bronze sculpture including figures and animals. Barbedienne produced catalogues of bronze reproductions of Greek and Roman classical sculpture and experimented with champlève and cloisonné enamels during the third quarter of the century. Barbedienne exhibited several pieces of furniture at the 1855 Paris Exhibition including an ormolu mounted oak dressing table and an ormolu mounted ebony veneered bookcase. Both pieces were executed in his favoured Renaissance revival style for furniture. Furniture with mounts signed by Barbedienne is extremely rare. The Barbedienne foundry handled the casting of numerous national monuments and architectural schemes. Ferdinand Barbedienne himself also took an active part in the promotion of contemporary sculpture and became one of the founders for Davis d'Angers' medallions as well as much of Rude's sculpture. His signature varied from hand written capitals to stamp in capitals, usually F. Barbedienne, Fondeur or BARBEDIENNE PARIS. In 1839 Barbedienne collaborated with the inventor Achille Collas who had succeeded in enlarging and reducing works of art to arbitrary sizes by a simple mathematical calculation, allowing the accurate reduction of classical and contemporary marbles for the purpose of reproduction in bronze. In 1850 Barbedienne was commissioned to furnish the Paris town hall for which he was awarded with the 'medaille d' honneur' at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1855. Barbedienne's awards: Paris, 1878; 'Grand Prix', 'Grande Médaille d'Or', 'Diplôme d'honneur' , and 28 'Médailles de Coopérateurs'. Vienna 1873; 2 'Diplômes d'Honneur', 'Médailles de Progrès', and 25 'Médailles de Coopérateurs'. Paris 1867: 'Jure Rapporteur (Hors Concours)'. London 1862; 3 Medals for Excellence. Paris 1855; 'Grande Médaille d'Honneur'. London 1851; 2 Council Medals. Makers Bibliography: Barbedienne, Ferdinand, Catalogue des Bronzes d'art 1886 , Fonderie d'art Français: Val d'Osne, Fonderie de Tusey, Antoine-Louis Barye, Fonderie Rudier, Charles Crozatier, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Livres Groupe, (Paris) 2010 Mestdagh, Camille and Pierre Lecoules, L'Ameublement d'art français: 1850-1900, Editions de l'Amateur (Paris), 2010, pp.23, 120, 155, 161 and 179. Kjellberg, Pierre, Les Bronzes du XIX Siècle, dictionnaire des sculpteurs, Editions de l'Amateur (Paris) 1987, pps.653-658. Meyer, Jonathan, Great Exhibitions: London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Collector's Club (Woodbridge, UK), 2006. Ledoux-Lebard, Denise, Les Ebénistes du XIX Siècle, Editions de l'Amateur, (Paris) 1984, p.38. Cooper, Jeremy, 19th Century Romantic Bronzes, New York Graphic Society, 1975 pps. 25, 41,149. tw203

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Lucien Piccard 14k gold Tiger‘s Eye, and pearl cufflinks. Vintage, guaranteed authentic in amazing condition with no issues. Weight and measurements in the pictures.

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Lucy Sheka Zuni Sterling Toad Necklace. 20" necklace 29.5 grams total weight. No<br>damage, marked and tested sterling.

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Luis Melesio Villarreal Retro Taxco 950 Silver necklace 17.5", 98 grams with no<br>issues.

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Lulena Esalio Zuni Sterling Multi-Stone Channel inlay Hummingbird necklace 55.5<br>grams, approx 20" total length, wonderful with no issues.

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Lyndon B Tsosie Navajo 14k/sterling brutalist dancers necklace. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver with solid 14k gold nuggets enhancing the figures 22" long. The gold doesn‘t show well in the pics due to current setup and time limitations but it‘s fabulous. This is a retro piece about 20 years old in unworn condition for less than half of what it would retail for today. This guy creates masterpieces as is this one, I encourage you to check out more of his work if you have not already. His pieces are hand crafted, labor intensive, quality over quantity. Lyndon B. Tsosie was born in 1968 in Fort Defiance, Arizona and has become one of the rising stars among young Native American silversmiths. Since the early 1990s, Lyndon has been designing and fabricating jewelry. His style is extremely unique, combining contemporary three dimensional shapes, masterfully cast designs, and bold textures that portray landscapes. Often his pieces include sections that are cast in tufa stone or cuttlefish bone. Many of his pieces include asymmetrical designs using precious and semiprecious stones of the highest quality. His pieces can include a variety of metals, including sterling silver, all karats of gold, and platinum. His work includes a wide variety of high grade, natural stones- masterfully cut, polished, and set. Lyndon has been entering his work in Juried shows since 1994 and has won many awards. He has won 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention at the prestigious Indian Market Show in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hes swept awards at the Heard Museum Show in Phoenix, AZ- as well as the Gallup Intertribal Cermonial, New Mexico State Fair, and the Southwest Art Festival. Lyndon has become internationally popular and his work is sought after all over the world. Many of his collectors are from Japan and Lyndon has spent a lot of time in Asia. His newest pieces feature strong influences from Asian art- including unique techniques that he has learned and brought back to the Southwest United States.

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Lynn Gaylord Sterling Silver Cocker Spaniel Belt buckle. Appears unused, very well cast, 2.5" x 1 5/8", takes up to a 1" belt, 43 grams. This design was inspired by a turn of the century fireplace decoration found in England. Fits a 24mm strap. Lyn Gaylord had been an avid collector of 19th century treasures for many years before she made a career out of her passion. Her fascination with these precious collectibles dates back to a trip she made to Europe with her daughter Jenny, over 25 years ago. The pair roamed the markets of London and Paris falling deeply in love with the history and drama of these magnificent objects of art. This was also the beginning of their yearly trip to the island of Capri and the start of their love affair with all things Italian. When, some years later, Lyn discovered a tobacco box with a particularly charming relief, inspiration struck and the idea for Lyn Gaylord Accessories was born. sterling silver buckleShe learned jewelry design and took courses in subjects as varied as wax carving, granulation, photography, stenciling and painting. To avoid drilling holes in these prize collectibles during the casting process, she made an imprint of the surface and then painstakingly hand- carved the intricate design. With her daughter for a partner, the artist took her wares to market. At their first juried trade show at the Plaza Hotel, the fabled Giorgio boutique in Beverly Hills was quick to lend its support - spurring a loyal following that today extends to hundreds of exclusive specialty stores across the country. Lyn and Jenny still travel abroad several times a year to scour the markets for hidden treasures. With over 250 designs in the repertoire, the Lyn Gaylord collections have expanded to include not just buckles, but cufflinks, hand-blown crystal vanity jars with sterling lids. A glimpse of the artist at work in her Bell Island studio, surrounded by the waters of Long Island Sound and a dizzying array of collectibles, and it's clear this is truly a labor of love.

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Lynol Yellowhorse Navajo sterling silver multi-stone intarsia inlay earrings. Great earrings with no issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, any marks detected, weight, and measurements will be shown in the pictures. Lynol Yellowhorse (1962-2003) was a Navajo jeweler and silversmith known for his distinctive work in mosaic and channel inlay jewelry. Key aspects of his work Mosaic and Channel Inlay: He specialized in these techniques, creating intricate designs by setting precisely cut stones and other materials into silver. Cobblestone Method: Yellowhorse was a master of this technique, where stones are cut and shaped with beveled sides to give a three-dimensional appearance. Modern and Unique Designs: His pieces often combined different materials to create visually striking and contemporary jewelry creations. Highly Collectible: His work is considered highly collectible and widely recognized within the realm of Southwest Indian Jewelry. Materials: He utilized various materials, including turquoise, spiny oyster, lapis lazuli, sugalite, coral, black onyx, and silver, to create his jewelry. Family Tradition: Lynol Yellowhorse came from a family of talented silversmiths, including his father Frank Yellowhorse, brothers Alvin and Bryon Yellowhorse, and cousin Veronica Yellowhorse. Lynol Yellowhorse‘s contributions to Native American jewelry are recognized through his innovative techniques and unique designs, making his pieces sought after by collectors.

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M Navajo Basket form sterling/copper pendant/pin earrings set. No issues, I'll put new (possibly not sterling) replacement backs on the earrings before shipping as they are missing.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.

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M.G. Zia Chinchon Spanish Art Pottery Bell. Has a bell down each side of each figure, sounds wonderful, really cool and high quality piece. 7" tall x 7" wide. No damage or wear whatsoever.

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Mackenzie Childs Platter shakers and bone dish. Selling the lot shown all in perfect condition with no scratches, crazing, cracks, or chips. Platter is 10.75" wide, shakers are 5.25" tall, bone dish is 6.75" wide. blkcrates

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Fred Harvey Era Native American Sterling/Turquoise Cuff Bracelet. Very nice old<br>cuff with no damage. Maisel's Indian Trading Post in Albuquerque, New Mexico.<br>Maisel's, located on Route 66, employed hundreds of Native American artisans in<br>the late 1940s and 1950s. . Tested and guaranteed to be at least coin silver<br>(90%) Marked sterling.

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Majolica High Relief rabbit wall plaque. Great piece likely from the first half of the 20th century. 4.75" x 5 7/8" with no cracks, chips, or restorations. Illegible mark on lower reverse side. B17

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Malcolm Furlow Cut Steel 3 Dimensional Pop Art Sculpture of Native American Man.<br>Measures 21.5" tall x 17.5"wide x 8" deep with , weighs 20 pounds. Fresh from a<br>local estate along with a painting on canvas by the same artist. Guaranteed<br>authentic. This had to be extremely labor intensive and would stand out<br>anywhere, he did do much of this type of work. Malcolm Attended University of<br>Texas here in Austin and Studied art. This piece came from Austin, I believe it<br>is one of his earlier pieces when he was still trying to figure out what<br>direction to take his career, obciously it is super cool.<br><br>The comes out and will be removed for shipping. The paint is very sturdy, I<br>believe it is a special metal paint similar to auto paint but it will be well<br>wrapped to prevent abrasion or wear during transportation.<br><br>Taos resident, Malcolm Furlow, an award winning painter, hasn't always been an<br>artist. As a young man he received a track scholarship to the University of<br>Texas and decided to choose art as his major. Unfortunately, his art professor<br>disapproved of his style of painting and a disappointed Furlow left college to<br>become a rock and roll musician. For 18 years he played the sax, bass and<br>sometimes the guitar, playing back up for such notable groups and soloists as<br>the Beach Boys and Lou Rawls.<br><br>Leaving his music career behind, Furlow used his artistic talent to construct<br>models for movie sets at Walt Disney Studios. He also delved into photography,<br>writing a book for Kodak, called Close-Up Photography, that explained the best<br>way to photograph miniatures, especially models. But, in 1987 after hearing<br>scholar Joseph Campbell's words "Follow Your Bliss," Furlow decided to go back<br>to his first love, painting.<br><br>Furlow began drawing American Indians at the age of six, when his father had<br>Malcolm accompany him on business trips throughout New Mexico. Beginning with<br>watercolors, Furlow realized the medium was ill suited for large canvases and<br>switched to brightly colored acrylic images of Native Americans. In all his<br>works, Furlow strives to show his deep admiration and respect for his Choctaw<br>heritage.<br><br>About his subject matter and painting style, Furlow has said, "I knew I wanted<br>to say it with color because that's the emotion of it. I've got to make the<br>viewer feel what I feel . All I'm trying to do is paint them as they are - paint<br>their culture, their dignity and their stature . I didn't want to do portraits<br>of Indians, I wanted to say something about the human condition." He paints two<br>worlds: the Native American and their place in the Anglo World. In addition,<br>Furlow rides and decorates motorcycles.<br><br>A recently filmed documentary entitled the "Life and Art of Malcolm Furlow,<br>"refers to him as a "Renaissance Man": the quintessential cowboy, musician, and<br>intellectual artist. He is an award-winning painter, whose accolades include the<br>Silver award from the Sorbonne, and the highly coveted Gold Award from the<br>world-renown Luxembourg Museum, Paris. PBS featured him in a documentary called<br>"The Life and Art of Malcolm Furlow", he was also awarded the Gold Award from<br>the Luxembourg in Paris (an honor shared with Pablo Picasso)<br><br>As of spring 2007, Furlow has "sold-out" over fifty solo shows. Malcolm Furlow's<br>paintings command principal placement in exhibitions, philanthropist campaigns,<br>and private collections around the world, including the U.S. Embassies of<br>Morocco, Belgium and Beijing; the White House; CEO Magazine; The Smithsonian;<br>Mobil Oil; Arnold Schwarzenegger; Samuel Goldwyn; Richard Pryor; Presidents<br>George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush; Senator Hillary Clinton;<br>Bernadette Peters; Wes Studi; Phyllis Diller; William DeVane; B.J. Thomas; Jane<br>Goodall Institute; Darryl Hannah; Eiteljorg Museum; Jon Bon Jovi; National<br>Wildlife Museum; Koshare Museum; Santa Fe Fine Arts Museum; Paul Clarkson; Coca<br>Cola Olympic Pavilion; Make a Wish Foundation; NBC's Today Show; Raymond James<br>Financial Art Collection; Columbia University; and many others Malcolm is<br>equally celebrated in the industry of Model Railroading. He has written several<br>"How-To" books for Kodak photograghy, worked as a photogragher for Italian Vouge<br>. Malcolm has also written several "How-To" books for Model Railroading. His<br>published articles about photograghy and model railroading are inumerable.

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Manuel & Karen Hoyungowa Hopi vintage sterling silver pipe smoker belt buckle Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Manuel Felguerez (Mexican, 1928-2020) Painted Black pottery mermaid. No<br>identifying marks that I could find but I was told it was one of his older<br>pieces from before he got into designing the more mass produced metal<br>sculptures. 11.5" tall with no cracks, chips, or restorations.<br>isshelf

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Manuel Hoyungowa Hopi Large sterling silver dancer pendant in overlay style. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics. Fully functional and attractive vintage piece in good condition with no significant issues, but some expected wear. Manuel Hoyungowa (ca. 19532011) Hopi Tribe was from the village of Hotevilla on Third Mesa and has been an active silversmith at Hopi Pueblo since the 1970s. His hallmark is a strong raincloud. Although he has produced some jewelry with coral and turquoise, more in the style of Navajo work, Hoyungowa is a master silversmith which is evident in his traditional Hopi silver overlay technique jewelry. Hoyungowa actually learned silver overlay technique from Preston Monongye (his uncle and another famous Hopi artisan) and the Institute Of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. More History: The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (a government department) and the Hopi Tribe collaborated on the formation of the Hopi Silvercraft Guild in 1949 and noted Hopi artist Fred Kabotie became the manager. It was then that Hopi overlay jewelry found it acceptance. Hopi overlay technique involves cutting out the desired design in one piece of silver and overlaying that onto another piece that has been incised and oxidized. Polishing is accomplished with steel wool which results in a matte rather than a shiny surface.

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Manuel Hoyungowa Hopi Overlay belt buckle pipe smoker, corn, sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Fits up to a 1.5" wide belt. Some expected wear, marked as shown with the artists hallmark. Good condition, functional. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Manuel Hoyungowa (ca. 1953-2011) Hopi Tribe Hopi artist Manuel Hoyungowa. c:(1953-2011). He began his career in jewelry in 1970 and presented his work at the Inter Tribal Ceremonial in Gallup, NM. He learned the technique of silver overlay from his grandfather, Preston Monongye and also studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts, in Santa Fe, NM. He was not only a talented jeweler, but also a Hopi Prophet, religious leader and author. He wrote "Cry of the Earth Statement" a Hopi prophecy message, which he delivered to the United Nations General Assembly and Re-submitted 11/23/93.

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Manuel Hoyungowa Hopi overlay link concho belt w/ Kokopelli‘s sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed sterling silver. Fits up to a 43.5" waist and can be hooked anywhere below. Marked as shown, high quality workmanship from the last quarter of the 20th century in immaculate possibly unworn condition. Manuel Hoyungowa (ca. 19532011) Hopi Tribe Manuel Hoyungowa is from the village of Hotevilla on Third Mesa and has been an active silversmith at Hopi Pueblo since the 1970s. His hallmark is a strong raincloud. Although he has produced some jewelry with coral and turquoise, more in the style of Navajo work, Hoyungowa is a master silversmith which is evident in his traditional Hopi silver overlay technique jewelry. Hoyungowa actually learned silver overlay technique from Preston Monongye (his uncle and another famous Hopi artisan) and the Institute Of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Manygoats Navajo Turquoise, lapis, spiny oyster channel inlay silver belt buckle. Solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pics. Fully functional, with appropriate wear as shown in the pictures.

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Mao Zedong (1893-1976) Chinese Porcelain pinback button 1 5/8" wide with no damage. Mao Zedong (1893-1976) was the founding father of the People’s Republic of China, which he governed from 1949 until his death. Chairman Mao is one of the most significant figures in modern world history, and also among its most controversial. His ability to modernize China, drive out imperialists, improve healthcare and education, and promote the status of women is as undeniable as his profound human rights abuses. Some estimate that Mao was responsible for 70 million deaths in his long reign—the most ever in human history.

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Marco Begaye Navajo sterling silver high grade waterweb kingman belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, fits up to a 1.5" wide belt. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Marco Begaye was born in Ganado, Arizona. He grew up on the Navajo reservation with his family of silversmiths. Marco is the son of Jimmy Begaye; and brother of Vernon Begaye, who is also recognized for his excellent craftsmanship. Marco blends the traditional along with the contemporary styles. He is known for beautiful stones and fine silver work. His superb craftsmanship, attention to detail, and attractive designs have earned him recognition with numerous awards for his jewelry over the years. His work has been featured in magazines, and in the book “Navajo Indian Jewelry” by Jerry and Lois Jacka.

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Margaret Fly (1927-2013) Listed Dallas Texas Artist Lilies Flowers Oil on Canvas. No issues or damage to painting or frame. Framed it measures 17.75" x 14.75" Canvas is 11" x 14". Margaret Fly Paintings rarely come up for auction but when they do, they tend to do well averaging over 1k.In Addition to being a Fantastic Artist and Art Teacher for both adults and children Margaret was true a Southern Lady. She was given the nickname Magnolia, due to her deep southern drawl. Margaret exemplified grace, kindness, compassion, fortitude, and a sharp but playful wit and treated everyone with the utmost kindness and respect. She was truly one of a kind.

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Margot De Taxco 5740 Sterling Pendant/pin and earrings set. Pin has loops and a hook to fix onto a necklace if wanted. Measurements in pics. 23.4 grams. No issues.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

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Margot De Taxco Sterling silver enamel bracelet. No issues, no damage to enamel.<br><br>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 the<br>manufacturer.

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Marian Nez Navajo Sterling and turquoise necklace 18" long necklace, 4" x 1.25" pendant, 48.3 grams with no issues.Marian Nez (’Alch’i’håå baa’); a Navajo originally from Tohajiilee, New Mexico. Marian is the wife of Navajo Silversmith, Leonard Nez.“The love of being a silversmith started long before I knew to design jewelry. I had watched my parents work on their jewelry and decided to solder some pieces for them when they made a trip to town. Little did I know that this was to be the beginning of my love of jewelry making. I will always give thanks and forever be grateful to my parents for introducing me to the craft and handing down this amazing skill to me.Starting in the late 1970’s I worked in various jewelry shops through Albuquerque, New Mexico, doing mass production work and designing individual pieces. During my work with Zachary Jewelry Company, they promoted my creativity and entered some individual pieces of my jewelry in art shows. My designs were awarded first and second place ribbons. In addition, a photo of me working on my jewelry was published in the book, “Allure of Turquoise Book” written by Joe Dan Lowry.In early 2000’s my husband Leonard Nez (whom I taught the craft to) and I started our own jewelry business. After my father passed from complication of diabetes, I decided to explore the health field to understand and educate myself about diabetes and help others. I enrolled in Community Colleges where I accomplished my goal of becoming a Certified Community Health Worker, specializing in diabetes prevention with Native people. My passion for my jewelry still lingered, so I worked part-time on my jewelry. I did not want to lose the unique craftsmanship and design work I so loved.The designs that I now create represent a tribute to my parents, who I am, and where I come from. Each piece that is created comes from the humble heart and positive thoughts. I want the person wearing my jewelry to know and feel the love that’s behind my work.”-Marian NezAll precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Marie Bahe Navajo Sterling/Turquoise cluster ring. No damage or significant wear. 17.8 grams 1.5" face.

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Marioni Italy Handmade Ceramic Seal Figure. 7.5" tall x 8.25" long with no cracks, chips, restorations, or crazing. Figshelf

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Marita Benally Navajo Sterling Fox Turquoise cuff bracelet, no damage or detectable wear.Marita Benally was born and raised in Steamboat, AZ, and she is from the Navajo tribe.Marita started silversmithing in the late 90’s, and she credits her husband, Daniel Benally for teaching her to design and work silver.She loves to create detailed, articulate designs. Today, Marita works out of Gallup, New MexicoAll precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Marita Benally Navajo Sterling silver Royston turquoise pendant w/dangledoo. Solid sterling silver, marked as shown with weight and measurements in the pictures. No damage or significant wear. Collected but unworn, fairly modern.

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Mark Hopkins Bronze Eagle with flag sculpture 846/2500. Extremely high quality<br>piece 5.5" tall x 6.5" wide 6.3 pounds, solid bronze and very heavy for it's<br>size.<br><br>Biography<br>Mark Hopkins, Sculptor, Loveland, Colorado.<br><br>Mark Hopkins is considered one of the premier sculptors in the United States<br>today. From tabletop sculpture to monuments, his work is displayed in homes,<br>offices, and public settings around the world.<br><br>Mark Hopkins’ work is in everyway, a reflection of its creator. It reveals<br>Mark’s total fascination with nearly every conceivable aspect of life: from<br>history, children, sports, music and to wildlife of the land, sea and air. With<br>a style so flowing and alive it has been called “bronze in motion,” the work is<br>as passionate and expressive as the artist himself.<br><br>For as long as he can remember, Mark has been captivated by form and design.<br>From the time he was young boy, with the encouragement of family and teachers,<br>he worked to develop his innate talent, and explore the various techniques and<br>mediums of sculpture.<br><br>In addition to his skill as an artist, Mark made himself a technical expert in<br>the art of “lost wax” bronze casting. At the Mark Hopkins Sculpture foundry,<br>Mark monitors the casting process, insuring that the integrity of his work is<br>maintained throughout its creation in bronze. With the help of many talented<br>craftsmen, Mark endeavors to establish an enduring legacy of high-quality bronze<br>sculpture.<br><br>It has taken half a lifetime for Mark to attain his preeminent status in the<br>world of art. For many years, the necessity of providing for his large family<br>took Mark into other, more traditional vocations. Throughout those years,<br>though, Mark never stopped sculpting. He knew in his heart that it was the work<br>he was born to do. From the many challenges and experiences of his life came a<br>remarkably unique style of art.<br><br>Mark Hopkins constantly challenges himself to translate the richness of life and<br>nobility of the human soul into enduring sculptural form. In his words, “I<br>strive to express beyond the image, to catch spirit, to reveal deeper emotions,<br>and to share joy.” As he continues to rise to that challenge, his work is<br>attaining an honored place in the history of art.

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Mark Jimenez Apache/Comanche Native American spiderweb turquoise inlay pendant. Selling the pendant shown in good condition with measurements in pictures. Marked as shown, weight and measurements in pictures.Mark Jimenez is a renowned Apache/Comanche artist known for handcrafted Native American jewelry that blends traditional weaving motifs and sculptural themes. His work often features sterling silver, turquoise, onyx, and multi-colored gemstones in landscape or geometric designs.

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Mark Kohler Texas Artist 1995 Cowboy Watercolor Early Work Gift to a Friendwith no damage. The estate it came from were friends of Kohler's and I'll be listing a few of his works. According to his website he's been painting commercially for over 23 years, so this would be right about that time. Measures26" x 23.5", sight is 18.5" x 16". "I have a passion for the American West, and for the last 16 years I've dedicated my God-given talent to one goal: documenting the independent spirit and pride that the modern working cowboy has inherited from his predecessors. It is uniquely American and worthy of preservation. Like artists before me, I am drawn to the West and the people and animals that tame this oftentimes harsh environment. I strive to capture the honor, the strength and the dignity with which they pursue their lives. It is my hope that these paintings reveal the heart and soul of my subjects, and the profound respect I have for them. It is my privilege to chronicle this amazing lifestyle and the rewards have been beyond measure." Mark Kohler is an award-winning watercolorist, the recipient of the 2008 Cowboy Artists of America Founders Award and the 2009 Phippen Museum Foundation Award. He has been invited to some of the oldest, traditional ranches still left in the country, including the O RO Ranch in Arizona and the Pitchfork Ranch in the Texas Panhandle. His works are included in private and corporate collections throughout the world.

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Mark Kohler Texas Artist 1997 Cowboy Watercolor Early Work. Guaranteed original Watercolor unframed with no damage. The estate it came from were friends of Kohler's and I'll be listing a few of his works. According to his website he's been painting commercially for over 23 years, so this would be right about that time. Measures 15" x 11" on high end watercolor paper. "I have a passion for the American West, and for the last 16 years I've dedicated my God-given talent to one goal: documenting the independent spirit and pride that the modern working cowboy has inherited from his predecessors. It is uniquely American and worthy of preservation. Like artists before me, I am drawn to the West and the people and animals that tame this oftentimes harsh environment. I strive to capture the honor, the strength and the dignity with which they pursue their lives. It is my hope that these paintings reveal the heart and soul of my subjects, and the profound respect I have for them. It is my privilege to chronicle this amazing lifestyle and the rewards have been beyond measure." Mark Kohler is an award-winning watercolorist, the recipient of the 2008 Cowboy Artists of America Founders Award and the 2009 Phippen Museum Foundation Award. He has been invited to some of the oldest, traditional ranches still left in the country, including the O RO Ranch in Arizona and the Pitchfork Ranch in the Texas Panhandle. His works are included in private and corporate collections throughout the world. tw6

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Marque Peint Main Menu Board Pig Trinket Box Hand Painted 3.25" tall with no damage whatsoever. I will be adding a nice little collection to my store at a fraction of what they cost 25 years ago and they are all in mint condition have been stored in a china cabinet for 25 years. TW52

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Martha Cayatineto Navajo sterling and turquoise belt buckleMarked 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<br>pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at<br>pictures/description your question should be answered. Thank you so much for<br>your time and consideration!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.

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Marvelyne L Cheama Vintage Zuni sterling silver, turquoise, coral belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, fits a 1.5" wide belt. No issues, some expected wear. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Weight and measurements in pictures. This is much heavier and better workmanship in general than Marvelyne Cheama pieces I have had. I‘m not sure what her maiden name was, but this is clearly marked Marvelyne L. The work is similar, just the quality is better. Maybe it‘s her mother, I don‘t have time to find out.

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Marvin c Lomaheftewa Hopi silver cufflinks 7/8" wide, 10.7 grams.<br><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.

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Marvin Lomaheftewa Hopi Overlay high grade turquoise sterling silver belt buckle. Solid sterling silver with weight and other measurements in the pictures. Fully functional vintage condition with minimal wear.

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Mary Alaku Inuit Stone Carving. Nice vintage carving from the last quarter of the 20th century. Measures 8" x 5" x 1.5"-2" as the stone is curved. Very small amount of wear on a few of the corners, no significant issues. TW107

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Mary Cayetineto Sandcast sterling and turquoise pin.

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Mary Ellen Navajo Sterling/turquoise pendant. Very nice high quality natural dark blue turquoise. 3.75" tall x 1 1/8" wide x 25.7 grams with no issues, appears unworn.Kathleen Livingston Chavez was born in Church Rock, New Mexico, December 17, 1958. Today, Kathleen lives in Church Rock with her husband Lorenzo Juan, and works out of Gallup, New Mexico. She started to silversmith in 1974, making earrings, rings, and ‘slave bracelets’. In 1994, she began to challenge herself to create higher-end jewelry, which she says is “much more fun to make, because of the amount of thought and imagination that goes into it.”All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Mary Marie Yazzie Lincoln Navajo sterlin with spiny oyster pendantMary Marie is the current matriarch of the talented and prolific Yazzie family of Gallup, New Mexico which are among the most celebrated Navajo jewelry making families of our time. Mary has been creating beautiful jewelry and actively silversmithing since the 1970's. She has won many awards for her work and is featured in several publications.Her parents were Chee and Elsie Yazzie who lived and worked at Zuni Pueblo at Kelsey’s Trading Post in the 1940s. They had 13 children and nine of them became silversmiths. Mary Marie is known for her elegant settings which highlight the beauty of a single stone. Mary Marie’s solid silverwork is distinctive. The pendant is signed with her hallmark, MARY MARIE.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 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.

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