| Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Cuff Links Sold | |
Two pairs of silver cuff links designed by Antonio Pineda. Both are 970 silver, higher than sterling standard; both are incised and oxidized.
Left pair measures 1 1/8" x 1/2". Right pair measures 3/4" square. Circa 1960.
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 | William Spratling Sterling Box $1,295 |
Exquisite sterling "casket" box by master designer, William Spratling.
Excellent condition; very finely made. Hand hammer marks visible on inside. Measures 2 1/4" tall; 3 1/4" wide and a hair under 3" deep.
1940-1946 hallmark.
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| Pair of William Spratling Wood and Silver Dishes $975 |  |
It's not clear for what purpose these wood and silver dishes by William Spratling were intended. The dark spots in the centers indicate they were used as ash trays but this was not necessarily the purpose for which they were made. Can serve well for food or on a dresser for change or jewelry. Wonderfully hand carved bowls. Measure 4" square; circa 1950. |
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| | Hubert Harmon Brass Hair Ornaments $2,800 |
The rarest of the rare - a pair of Hubert Harmon Atomic Bomb Hair Ornaments with three additional pieces that may be either ear cuffs or hair pieces as well. The only other known pair of similar hair ornaments, but without the circular pieces, is illustrated in "William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance". Made of brass; circa 1945. Measure 5 1/4" tall and 2 1/4" wide. |
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| Pair of William Spratling Hands Holding Tulips Brooches Sold | |
Pair of brooches by William Spratling of sterling hands holding amethyst tulips. This was one of his early designs for which he also made bracelets and necklaces. Unusual to find a pair of brooches. Measure 2 1/4" long; excellent condition. 1940-46 hallmark. |
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| | Los Castillo Sterling Brooch $325 |
Large sterling brooch by Los Castillo. Abstract design successfully conveys woven feel. Measures 2 1/4" x 1 3/4". Looks good worn in any direction. Made 1940's. |
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| William Spratling Sterling Brooches $650 | |
Left - Pre-Columbian motif with substantial amethyst cabochon. Measures 1 1/2" in height; 1 1/8" in width.
Middle - Spratling's representation of "continental solidarity" during World War II. Double pronged fur clip on back. Measures 1 5/8" wide and 1 1/2" tall.
Right - Chupamirta Azteca was Spratling's title for this pin also based upon a pre-Columbian motif. Measures 1 1/2" wide and 1 1/4" tall.
All signed Spratling and all in excellent condition.
Left and middle are sold. Right is... Click for details |
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| | Margot de Taxco Silver Necklace, Earrings and Brooch $775 |
Greek Key design necklace, earrings and brooch by Margot de Taxco; circa 1950. Necklace measures 14 1/4" in length; pin can easily be adapted to create an additional link to the necklace, adding 1 1/4". It is possible that it was originally on the necklace, as it is the only piece of the set without Margot's mark. Excellent condition. |
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| William Spratling Silver and Ebony Ladle $1,195 | |
Large sterling silver and ebony Ladle by master designer, William Spratling. Rope design ornamentation, typical of his early design period. Measures 12 1/2" in length. Wood handle is smooth and lustrous.
Made circa 1945. |
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| | Karl Schibensky Enamel Cufflinks $475 |
Three pairs of signed enamel cufflinks by German Modernist designer Karl Schibensky. All in un-used condition. Fabulous colors and design.
Left: Measure 13/16" square; $475.
Middle: Measure 1/2" square; $210.
Right: Measure 3/4" square; $450 Light spot is glare in the photo; the color is even on the cufflink. |
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