Hector Aguilar sterling silver Armadillo necklace on velvet. Fabric is frayed in one spot but original. Could easily be mended or replaced but I preferred keeping this piece exactly as it came out of an estate. Smooth front with hand hammering visible on the back. Measures 17" in length; largest disc is 1 5/8"tall and 1 7/16" at widest. This design was copied by others but originated with Aguilar. 1943 - 48 hallmark
Alaska Star Pendant by William Spratling during the time in which he worked with El Conquistador. Measures 3 1/4" tall and 2 7/8" wide.
Circa 1950; excellent original condition. Chain is 17"; made by Reveri.
Elegant and understated triple strand of graduated silver beads by William Spratling. Shortest strand is 18 1/2"; longest is 22". Excellent condition. 980 silver, more pure than standard for sterling. Hallmark dates 1933 - 1939. They have a rich patina. I lightly ran a cloth over them but they can be much more highly polished if one desires.
Elegant and unusual sterling silver and wood Tea Strainer by silver master, William Spratling. Wood is probably ebony. Distance between each of the wood handles is 4". Excellent condition. Hallmark dates to 1949 - 56.
Huge, fabulous sterling silver belt buckle by Hector Aguilar in his Armadillo design. Measures 3" tall and 5 1/2" wide. Front is smooth and back shows hand hammering. Excellent condition. Hallmark dates it to 1943 - 48.
Large, graceful sterling with blue glass brooch by Los Castillo. Measures 2 3/8"wide and 1 3/4" tall. Excellent condition. Hallmark dates it to 1939 - 1945.
Soft colors are beautifully combined in this enamel on sterling Butterfly Brooch by Margot de Taxco. Enamel is in excellent condition. Measures 2 1/8" wide and 2" tall. Circa 1950.
Fabulous Yin Yang Hands Necklace by William Spratling in sterling and azur malachite. One of Spratling's iconic designs in which the hands have a positive/ negative effect in addition to the traditional yin/yang symbol. Imposing size; measures 5" wide and 3" tall. Chain is
17 1/2" plus clasp. Excellent, original condition. Beautifully inlaid stones. Hallmark dates to the 1960's.
Wonderfully sculptural silver plate Leaf Tray by Los Castillo. Handle is inlaid with azur malachite. Heavy weight. Excellent condition; slight evidence of silver wearing through on the bottom, but all else is as good as new. Measures 12" long; 8 1/8" wide. Handle is 3 1/4" tall. Circa 1970.
