Beautiful oval amethyst set in sterling silver. From Mexico. Taxco. Price on request.
Mexican Single Amethyst Silver Pin J11
Category Archives: Mexican Silver
Mexican Spratling Silver Hummingbird Pin J10
Little silver hummingbird, from Mexico. Spratling. Price on request.
Spratling Silver Pin J9
Mexican silver pin, Spratling. Price on request.
Mexican Spratling Silver and Amethyst Bird Pin J8
Beautiful Mexican silver pin, bird with amethyst. Spratling. Taxco. Price on request.
Mexican Silver & Amethyst Pin J7
Mexican silver pin, two dragons holding an amethyst aloft. Taxco. Price on request.
Mexican Silver & Amethyst Bird J6
Mexican silver bird pin with amethyst eye. Exquisite. Taxco. Price on request.
Spratling Mexican Silver Dragon Pin J5
Jewels of Thrones. Mexican silver pin. Spratling. Price on request.
Mexican Silver Bracelet J4
Mexican silver bracelet. Taxco. Price on request.
Mexican Silver Bead Cuff J1
Striking sterling silver beaded cuff. Price on request.
Serpent God Brooch Silver M659
Taxco delight. Timeless. Xiuhcoatl was considered to be the nahual, or spirit form, of the Aztec fire god Xiuhtecuhtli. It was a lightning-like weapon borne by Huitzilopochtli. With it, soon after his birth he pierced his sister Coyolxauhqui, destroying her, and also defeated the Centzon Huitznahua. This Xiuhcoatl wielded by Huitzilopochtli symbolises the forces of darkness being driven out ...
Silver Serpent Brooch M658
In Aztec religion, Xiuhcoatl was a mythological serpent, it was regarded as the spirit form of Xiuhtecuhtli, the Aztec fire deity, and was also an atlatl wielded by Huitzilopochtli. Xiuhcoatl is a Classical Nahuatl word that literally translates as "turquoise serpent"; it also carries the symbolic and descriptive meaning, "fire serpent". Xiuhcoatl was a common subject ...
Silver Aztec Serpent Brooch Style of Spratling M657
The Mexican tradition of art goes far back and continues forward, ever renewed. You see this entirely clearly in this sinuous bracelet from the 40s. Price on request.
Spratling Copper and Silver Sun and Moon Earrings 1940s M655
A classic from the Silver Gringo. Price on request.
Classic Mexican Silver Pendant Necklace M654
A stunner in its simplicity. And absolutely superb when worn. Price on request.
Silver Bracelet in the style of Hector Aguilar M653
Everybody influenced everybody in Taxco, and of course all were hugely influenced by the astounding tradition of indigenous art in Mexico. This one is a beauty. Price on request.
William Spratling Silver Bracelet M652
An American in Taxco: William Spratling was the founder of this great Mexican craft tradition of silversmithing, he undammed that mighty river that flows to this day. Price on request.
Silver and Wooden Crucifix, 19th Century M632
Beautifully worked Spanish Colonial silver and wooden crucifix, 19th Century. Adorned with scrolled tips, grapes, and a silver skull. Price on request.
Los Castillo-attributed Silver, Brass and Copper Rooster Pitcher A666
What a creature! Gorgeous, bold and graceful, with a real life to it. A tremendous personality to the characterization married to exquisite workmanship. No mark. Very Los Castillo to our eyes, given their specialty of "marrying" different metals. Certainly golden age of the Taxco silversmiths. Price on request.
Margot de Taxco Silver Flowers Earrings M630
Lovely pair of silver flower earrings from the iconic designer Margot de Taxco. Price on request.
Margot de Taxco Silver Wing Earrings M629
Beautiful pair of silver Margot de Taxco wing earrings. Price on request.
Spratling Silver Double Arrow Pin M628
Early piece, William Spratling (Taxco) Silver Double Arrow Pin. Price on request.
Margot de Taxco Silver Crossed Flower Brooch M627
Early piece. Margot de Taxco silver crossed double flower brooch. A delicious piece by one of the greatest of all the Taxco silversmiths. Price on request.
Los Castillo Silver Sheaves Brooch M626
Gorgeous double circle silver brooch in mirror sheaves pattern. Price on request.
Silver Bracelet M623
Early Taxco (Mexico) Silver Bracelet, pre-war. 920. Price on request.
Victoria of Taxco Silver Pendant Locket Brooch with Lapis M622
Victoria of Taxco (Mexico) Silver Pendant and Locket Brooch with Lapis. A regal, heroic piece to enfold your heart's treasure.. Price on request.