It is difficult to find superlatives adequate to describe this amazing sterling silver water pitcher by Hector Aguilar. The form is perfectly proportioned. The handle is brilliantly conceived and executed as a leaf (to keep in the ice) with a curved stem handle. Pristine condition. Measures 8 1/2" tall; circa 1950. Truly a silver masterpiece.
Sculptural wood handled with sterling silver blade knife designed by silver master, William Spratling. Excellent condition. Measures 7 1/8" long and 2 1/8" at widest part of handle. 1940 - 46 hallmark.
Early sterling silver salad servers by Mexican silver design master, William Spratling. Heavy weight; 9 1/2" long. Design is simultaneously strong with delicate detailing. Wonderful banding around the neck. Bowl of spoon shows all of the hand hammering. 1940 - 46 hallmark.
Thirty seven sterling silver charms fill this amazing bracelet. Among the charms are: three cars; a train; boat; compass; owl; Christmas wreath and megaphone. Many have movable parts. Bracelet is 8" long with a heart fitting into a horseshoe to form the clasp.
Huge sterling silver Carnation Brooch by the most well known of the Castillo brothers, Chato. He was the only one of the five brothers who designed under his own name while working with the family studio. Measures 4 5/8" long and 2 1/4" wide. Extremely graceful, layered design. Circa 1950.
Unusual graduated links sterling silver bracelet by Hermes. Very heavy weight, as one would expect from this high end French designer. Toggle clasp. Excellent condition. Measures 8 1/2" in length including toggle. Widest ring is 7/8" in diameter. Fabulous understated bracelet for a man or woman.
Lovely sterling brooch of a lamb by the late American illustrator and sculptor, McClelland Barclay. His sculptures often depicted animals and in this case, he did so in miniature. Measures 1 3/8" in diameter. Excellent condition; circa 1930.
Four lobed exquisite sterling silver bowl by William Spratling. Much more difficult to execute than a simply round form. Smooth outside; hammer marks on the inside indicate how finely handmade it is.
Measures 6 1/4"wide; 4 1/2" deep and 2" tall. 1933 - 1940 hallmark.
Extraordinary sterling silver and onyx bracelet by Antonio Pineda. Rarely seen design. Extremely heavy weight, yet the design makes it easy to wear. 970 silver; onyx is in excellent condition without chips or cracks. Balls surrounding the stones look like pearls but are actually silver. Measures 1" wide and approximately 7 1/4" long. Safety chain makes it difficult to measure precisely. Circa 1960. Beautiful design and craftsmanship.
Silver and enamel brooch on left $550. Silver bow brooch on right $495.
Brooches by Margot de Taxco; circa 1950.
Left - White and soft blue enamel. Excellent condition. Looks equally good worn in any direction. Measures 2 3/4" wide and 1 1/4" tall.
Right - Sterling bow with hammered and oxidized ornamentation. Matching earrings available on this site as Item # 597323. Measures 2 3/4" wide and 2" tall.
