| Los Castillo Silver, Copper and Brass Choker Necklace $565 | |
Streamlined choker necklace in sterling, copper and brass made by Los Castillo who takes credit for initiating work with married metals.
Substantial weight; well hinged links. Measures approximately 16" in circumference (can't be more precise because of the curve of the necklace) and 7/16" wide. Excellent condition.
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 | Margot de Taxco Earrings; Circa 1950 Sold |
Two pairs of screwback earrings by Margot de Taxco; circa 1950.
Left pair - Typical of the curvilinear designs with balls often employed by Margot. 1 3/8" long and 5/16" wide.
Right - Very deco looking design in black and white enamel. 1 1/4" long.Both in excellent condition. |
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| Gucci 18 Karat Gold with Sterling Sun Earrings $925 |  |
Terrific Sun Face Earrings by primo Italian design house - Gucci. Eighteen karat gold circles surround the silver sun faces. Measure
1 1/8" in diameter. Excellent condition. French backs - posts and clips. Probably circa 1970. |
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| | Sterling Silver Bracelet by Emma; Circa 1950 $485 |
Strongly designed, bracelet by Emma who worked in Taxco in the 1950's. Pre-Columbian birds alternate with panels of raised dots in this very heavy weight bracelet. Measures 1 1/8" wide and approximately 7 1/2" long. Safety chain makes it impossible to measure more precisely. Placement of safety chain inhibits putting the bracelet on and taking it off. One jump ring can easily be moved to give greater flexibility. Excellent condition. |
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| Maple Leaf Quilt: Circa 1920; Pennsylvania $725 | |
Immaculate, unwashed Maple Leaf quilt in lovely soft tones. Nicely quilted with cabled border and starflowers in the white blocks. Measures
77" x 87"; Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1920. |
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| | Iris Quilt: Circa 1920 $985 |
Traditional Iris Quilt in lovely shades of pink and dusty rose. Excellent condition; freshly laundered. Measures 80" x 86". Circa 1920. |
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| Fruit and Floral Wreath Hooked Rug: Circa 1930 $1,675 | |
This is not the usual Floral Wreath Hooked Rug. The extraordinary concentric striated frames provide an entirely new dimension. In the center, it has a subtly op art effect. Throughout, it adds tremendous dimensionality to the background. The composition of the wreath is also out of the ordinary in that it includes pineapples, grapes and pears in addition to flowers. Excellent condition. Wool; measures 54" x 55". Circa 1930. |
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| | Sterling Silver Bracelet by Emma; circa 1950 $750 |
Heavy weight X's bracelet by the late Mexican designer Emma. Well made with lots of heft. Striking design. Measures approximately 7 1/2" without clasp; safety chain makes it difficult to be more precise; 1" wide. Excellent condition; circa 1950. |
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| William Spratling Sterling Silver and Gold Box $6,250 | |
Elegant sterling silver with gold dots box by master silver designer, William Spratling. Excellent condition. Measures 3 1/2" wide; 2 5/8" deep and 1" tall. 1947-67 hallmarks. A rare and elegant small treasure. |
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| | Strippy Quilt with Fruits; Circa 1930 $485 |
Droll seems like the best word to describe this unusual 1930's strippy quilt depicting various fruits. The same fabric was pieced in two different colorways to create an unusual palette. Strawberries, pears and apples were printed to look like lace as well as in solid colors. Reverses to a totally different printed backing seen in last thumbnail. Can be used equally well on either side. Pristine condition; measures 76 x 82".
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