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1940s Mexican Silver

1940s Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Service Set w Tray, Mexican Silversmith
1940s Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Service Set w Tray, Mexican Silversmith

1940s Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Service Set w Tray, Mexican Silversmith

By William Spratling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking and highly collectible 1940s Mexican sterling silver coffee and tea service set, masterfully crafted in Mexico during the golden era of the Taxco silversmithing movement.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

Vintage 1940's Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Vessel, Mid Century Modern
Vintage 1940's Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Vessel, Mid Century Modern

Vintage 1940's Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Vessel, Mid Century Modern

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful floral design all hallmarked on the bottom Mexican sterling with initials R.A. 925 it is vintage and from the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Glass

1940s Taxco México Héctor Aguilar Copper and Brass Pitcher
1940s Taxco México Héctor Aguilar Copper and Brass Pitcher

1940s Taxco México Héctor Aguilar Copper and Brass Pitcher

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Mexico City, MX

A rare 1940's Taxco Mexico copper and brass pitcher by Mexican silversmith and metalworker Héctor Aguilar.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antonio Reina - Vintage 1940s Scrollwork Sterling Silver Taxco Clamp Bracelet
Antonio Reina - Vintage 1940s Scrollwork Sterling Silver Taxco Clamp Bracelet

Antonio Reina - Vintage 1940s Scrollwork Sterling Silver Taxco Clamp Bracelet

Located in Soquel, CA

Antonio Reina - Vintage 1940s Scrollwork Sterling Silver Taxco Clamp Bracelet Beautiful 1940s hand-wrought silver bracelet by master silversmith Antonio Reina (Mexico, 20th cent.)

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1940's William Spratling Mexican Sterling Silver Flexible Link Bracelet
Vintage 1940's William Spratling Mexican Sterling Silver Flexible Link Bracelet

Vintage 1940's William Spratling Mexican Sterling Silver Flexible Link Bracelet

By William Spratling

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This solid flexible link bracelet was created by William Spratling in the Mid-20th century in Mexico. It is made out of sterling silver and carries full hallmarks and makers mark. Th...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Vintage Modern Ambriz Floral Link Bracelet Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico
1940s Vintage Modern Ambriz Floral Link Bracelet Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico

1940s Vintage Modern Ambriz Floral Link Bracelet Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico

By William Spratling, Fred Davis

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1940s vintage Modern Floral link bracelet sterling silver made in Taxco, Mexico maker stamped Mexico Sterling silver large link bracelet attributed to Ambriz style of William Sprat...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Abstract Pin Or Pendant, 1940's
Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Abstract Pin Or Pendant, 1940's

Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Abstract Pin Or Pendant, 1940's

By Bernice Goodspeed

Located in North Miami, FL

This dimensional early signed mid century modern rare Bernice Goodspeed fabulous pin or pendant is hallmarked on the back "sterling taxco B Mexico."It has blackened sterling mixed wi...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Massive Mexican Sterling Parrot Brooch c 1940s
Massive Mexican Sterling Parrot Brooch c 1940s

Massive Mexican Sterling Parrot Brooch c 1940s

Located in University City, MO

Massive Mexican sterling parrot brooch c 1940s The large scale artisan brooch is designed with an exotic bird figure perched on a branch The wings are accented with etched impre...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Artisan Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage William Spratling Modernist Candle Holders, Sterling Silver, 1940's
Vintage William Spratling Modernist Candle Holders, Sterling Silver, 1940's

Vintage William Spratling Modernist Candle Holders, Sterling Silver, 1940's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

William Spratling Mexico Sterling Silver Candle Holders. A refined pair showcasing Spratling’s signature blend of traditional Mexican craftsmanship and modernist design. Each candle ...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940's Taxco William Spratling Silver with Amethyst Sun Motif Cuff Bracelet
1940's Taxco William Spratling Silver with Amethyst Sun Motif Cuff Bracelet

1940's Taxco William Spratling Silver with Amethyst Sun Motif Cuff Bracelet

By William Spratling

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Designed and signed by William Spratling after his move to Taxco in 1929, this bracelet reflects the revival of Mexican silverwork inspired by pre-Columbian forms, the cultural movem...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

1940s William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Pin Brooch
1940s William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Pin Brooch

1940s William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Pin Brooch

By William Spratling

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning 1940s Spratling Brooch. Large Amethyst Center Cabochon. Hallmarked on the back dating this to the 1940s. This is a stunning piece of the prized silversmith's work. This is o...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

1940s Hand Carved Mahogany Box Silver Aztec Indian
1940s Hand Carved Mahogany Box Silver Aztec Indian

1940s Hand Carved Mahogany Box Silver Aztec Indian

By William Spratling

Located in Chula Vista, CA

From Mexico, finely crafted small wood box hand carved in exotic mahogany. Beautifully polished with elegant curves. Cover Lid has Mexican Aztec warrior designed in silver. No sig...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Modernist Taxco Los Castillo Silver, Azul Malachite Winged Angel Brooch, 1940s
Modernist Taxco Los Castillo Silver, Azul Malachite Winged Angel Brooch, 1940s

Modernist Taxco Los Castillo Silver, Azul Malachite Winged Angel Brooch, 1940s

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Winged Angel Los Castillo, Taxco Azul Malachite silver brooch, likely by Margo Van Voorhies Carr, see similar brooch under work examples, Margo de Taxco winged motif with amethyst dr...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artist Brooches

Materials

Malachite, Silver

C. 1940s-50s Sterling Silver Lighter Engraved with an Aztec Calendar
C. 1940s-50s Sterling Silver Lighter Engraved with an Aztec Calendar

C. 1940s-50s Sterling Silver Lighter Engraved with an Aztec Calendar

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling silver lighter, Mexico, circa 1940-50s. Marked "Silver Sterling", "Made in Mexico". Engraved with an Aztec calendar. 2.10 troy oz. 1 5/8" x 5/8" x 1.75" h. We are a family ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Silver Gelatin Photo of the Diego Rivera Studio
1940s Silver Gelatin Photo of the Diego Rivera Studio

1940s Silver Gelatin Photo of the Diego Rivera Studio

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1940. We offer this Silver Gelatin Photo of the Diego Rivera Studio. In 1931, commissioned by Diego Rivera, Juan O'Gorman designed one of the first functionalist architectural ...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

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1940s Mexican Silver Bracelet with Green Agate Mask Links
1940s Mexican Silver Bracelet with Green Agate Mask Links

1940s Mexican Silver Bracelet with Green Agate Mask Links

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This outstanding Mexican silver bracelet is made from alternating links of granulated metal and bezel set cabachons. The granulated links have three rows of silver half domes. The ca...

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Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Silver

Vintage 1940's TAXCO hallmarked 980 sterling silver choker, hollow form ducks
Vintage 1940's TAXCO hallmarked 980 sterling silver choker, hollow form ducks

Vintage 1940's TAXCO hallmarked 980 sterling silver choker, hollow form ducks

By Taxco Mexico

Located in Malpas, GB

This is an amazing stylised and beautiful piece of very early TAXCO vintage jewellery. It is hallmarked on the back, AEM, which I have checked in the comprehensive Hougart book of ...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Post-War Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Mexican Repousse Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet 1940's
Mexican Repousse Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet 1940's

Mexican Repousse Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet 1940's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional floral designed by Valentin Vidaurreta and made in Cuernavaca at the DORIS shop in the early 1940's. A true work of Mid Century wearable art.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

WILLIAM SPRATLING Sterling and Rosewood Ladle (1940's)
WILLIAM SPRATLING Sterling and Rosewood Ladle (1940's)

WILLIAM SPRATLING Sterling and Rosewood Ladle (1940's)

By William Spratling

Located in New York, NY

A hand hammered sterling silver ladle with arched rosewood handle suitable for sangria, soup or punch. Hallmarked with the conjoined Spratling WS mark for the 1940-46 period.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Hector Aguilar Silver Ladle
1940s Hector Aguilar Silver Ladle

1940s Hector Aguilar Silver Ladle

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in

1940s Hector Aguilar Silver Ladle

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A beautiful ranchero style silver soup ladle by Hector Aguilar. Formed with a tub shaped bowl mounted to a nicely curved and tapered paddle shaped handle This Hector Aguilar sugar...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

1940s Hector Aguilar Silver and Rosewood Thirty-Six-Piece Flatware Set
1940s Hector Aguilar Silver and Rosewood Thirty-Six-Piece Flatware Set

1940s Hector Aguilar Silver and Rosewood Thirty-Six-Piece Flatware Set

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Taxco Mexico Sterling, and stamped with Mexican Eagle, the use of which was decreed under the Governmental-guaranteed National Syndicate of Silversmiths, that required all silver for...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexican Silver and Amethyst Cuff Bracelet, circa 1940s
Vintage Mexican Silver and Amethyst Cuff Bracelet, circa 1940s

Vintage Mexican Silver and Amethyst Cuff Bracelet, circa 1940s

Located in San Francisco, CA

A superb vinage Mexican silver cuff bracelet -- decorated with carved and cabochon amethyst gemstones. Marked 'Silver Mexico'. Circa 1930's / 40's. Dimensions: bracelet will fit ...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Sigi Pineda Sterling Silver Amethyst Eye Necklace 1940's
Sigi Pineda Sterling Silver Amethyst Eye Necklace 1940's

Sigi Pineda Sterling Silver Amethyst Eye Necklace 1940's

By Sigi Pineda

Located in San Francisco, CA

Signed by Sigi Pineda. Created in 1940's. Made in Mexico. The modernist design is bold and beautiful with a strong clasp.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Superb Rare Mexico Sterling Silver Clamper Bracelet c. 1940s by Antonio Pineda
Superb Rare Mexico Sterling Silver Clamper Bracelet c. 1940s by Antonio Pineda

Superb Rare Mexico Sterling Silver Clamper Bracelet c. 1940s by Antonio Pineda

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

For a Connoisseur of Mexico Jewelry! A rare 1940s vintage gorgeous Elaborate Design sterling silver Mexico Clamper bracelet by a master artisan, Antonio Pineda Clamper bracelet feat...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Artisan Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

HECTOR AGUILAR Sterling Link Bracelet (1940's)
HECTOR AGUILAR Sterling Link Bracelet (1940's)

HECTOR AGUILAR Sterling Link Bracelet (1940's)

By Hector Aguilar

Located in New York, NY

A sterling silver wire linked bracelet by Mexican silversmith, Hector Aguilar. The repeated shield links have a geometry that gives a strong impression. The bracelet is impressed o...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

WILLIAM SPRATLING Mixed Metal Bracelet (1940's)
WILLIAM SPRATLING Mixed Metal Bracelet (1940's)

WILLIAM SPRATLING Mixed Metal Bracelet (1940's)

By William Spratling

Located in New York, NY

A mixed metal bracelet by master silver designer, William Spratling (1900 - 1967). Known as the "pillow bracelet" because of the slight elevation of the links, this bracelet is a co...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

MATILDE POULAT Sterling and Turquoise Brooch ( 1940's)
MATILDE POULAT Sterling and Turquoise Brooch ( 1940's)

MATILDE POULAT Sterling and Turquoise Brooch ( 1940's)

By Matilde Poulat

Located in New York, NY

A charming brooch by Matlilde ("Matl") Poulat with articulated segments and teardrop accents. The piece is highlighted by tiny cabochon turquoise, which is typically found in Matl's...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Extraordinary Rare Mexico Sterling 1940s Clamper Bracelet by A. Pineda
Extraordinary Rare Mexico Sterling 1940s Clamper Bracelet by A. Pineda

Extraordinary Rare Mexico Sterling 1940s Clamper Bracelet by A. Pineda

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare 1950s vintage gorgeous Elaborate Design sterling silver Mexico Clamper bracelet by a master artisan-Antonio Pineda Clamper bracelet featuring flowing Repousse lines with bal...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s William Spratling Wood Sterling Silver Clip Brooch
1940s William Spratling Wood Sterling Silver Clip Brooch

1940s William Spratling Wood Sterling Silver Clip Brooch

By William Spratling

Located in New York, NY

A whimsical brooch of a hand by the American master designer, William Spratling, who worked in Taxco, Mexico. The clip brooch is accentuated by the mixed materials, that Spratling ...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s William Spratling Silver Earrings
1940s William Spratling Silver Earrings

1940s William Spratling Silver Earrings

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in

1940s William Spratling Silver Earrings

By William Spratling

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A lovely pair of silver tri-drape wreath and bow ribbon earrings with sphere details by William Spratling. Formed with three overlapping banners of ribbon through a circular wreath, ...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

WILLIAM SPRATLING Sterling Child's Cup (1940's)
WILLIAM SPRATLING Sterling Child's Cup (1940's)

WILLIAM SPRATLING Sterling Child's Cup (1940's)

By William Spratling

Located in New York, NY

A sterling silver child's cup by William Spratling with a double looping handle and geometric decoration. Hallmarked on the bottom with Spratling conjoined WS mark for the 1940-46 p...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Children's Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Los Castillos Carved Coral Sterling Necklace
1940s Los Castillos Carved Coral Sterling Necklace

1940s Los Castillos Carved Coral Sterling Necklace

Unavailable

H 2.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in L 23 in

1940s Los Castillos Carved Coral Sterling Necklace

By Los Castillo

Located in San Francisco, CA

The unmistakable quality has been instilled in the creation of the families' jewelry since their days beginning at the Spratling workshop, out of Taxco, Mexico. The carved coral...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes and Cases

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

1940s Ebony and Silver Inlay William Spratling Candleholder
1940s Ebony and Silver Inlay William Spratling Candleholder

1940s Ebony and Silver Inlay William Spratling Candleholder

By William Spratling

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A charming ebony and silver inlaid polka dot motif candleholder by William Spratling. A carved formed sphere of ebony with four inlaid silver polka dots around the outer circumferenc...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alfredo Villasana Taxco Sterling Village Scene Clamper Cuff, 1940s
Alfredo Villasana Taxco Sterling Village Scene Clamper Cuff, 1940s

Alfredo Villasana Taxco Sterling Village Scene Clamper Cuff, 1940s

Located in Houston, TX

This imaginative cuff by Alfredo Villasana of Taxco fame features a flattened perspective village scene stamped in repousse. The clamper cuff bracelet displays the figure of a man -...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Mexican Silver Medallion Bracelet
1940s Mexican Silver Medallion Bracelet

1940s Mexican Silver Medallion Bracelet

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous, lightweight 1940s Mexican silver medallion bracelet with clip clasp.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Artisan Link Bracelets

1940s Mexican Silver Hinged Cuff Bracelet with Jadeite Masks
1940s Mexican Silver Hinged Cuff Bracelet with Jadeite Masks

1940s Mexican Silver Hinged Cuff Bracelet with Jadeite Masks

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1940s Mexican silver hinged cuff bracelet with four bezel set jadeite or glass masks.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Cuff Bracelets

1940’s Mid Century Juvento Lopez Reyes Mexican Sterling Silver bowl
1940’s Mid Century Juvento Lopez Reyes Mexican Sterling Silver bowl

1940’s Mid Century Juvento Lopez Reyes Mexican Sterling Silver bowl

By Juvento Lopez Reyes

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1940’s Mid Century Juvento Lopez Reyes Mexican sterling silver bowl, graduated demi sphere ball design handles, the bowl on three turned supports.

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Clay Mezcal Jug From Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1940´s
Black Clay Mezcal Jug From Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1940´s

Black Clay Mezcal Jug From Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1940´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Black clay mezcal jug from Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1940´s.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Water Jar From Northern Puebla, Mexico, Circa 1940´s
Ceramic Water Jar From Northern Puebla, Mexico, Circa 1940´s

Ceramic Water Jar From Northern Puebla, Mexico, Circa 1940´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Ceramic water jar from Northern Puebla, Mexico, circa 1940´s. Acquired from the Nahua communities of the Sierra Norte region.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Calico

Terracotta Water Pot From The Mixteca Region Of Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1940´s
Terracotta Water Pot From The Mixteca Region Of Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1940´s

Terracotta Water Pot From The Mixteca Region Of Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1940´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta water pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1940´s. The shape is characteristic of pottery in the area. The jar has acquired a nice grey / greenish patina t...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Black Clay Pitcher From Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Circa 1940´s
Black Clay Pitcher From Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Circa 1940´s

Black Clay Pitcher From Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Circa 1940´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Black clay pitcher with flower etching from Coyotepec, Oaxaca, circa 1940´s.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Country Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

1940's Mexican Sterling Onyx Bracelet
1940's Mexican Sterling Onyx Bracelet

1940's Mexican Sterling Onyx Bracelet

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage 1940's Mexican Sterling Silver Bracelet Green Onyx Tribal Aztec Masks.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican More Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

1940’s, Mexican Amethyst Sterling Bracelet
1940’s, Mexican Amethyst Sterling Bracelet

1940’s, Mexican Amethyst Sterling Bracelet

Located in Toronto, ON

1940’s Mexican Amethyst Sterling Bracelet. The large bracelet with five section panels in curvilinear shape conforming to wrist, each with shadow cut out box design and bezel set wit...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican More Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

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1940s Mexican Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 1940s Mexican silver for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every item from our selection of 1940s Mexican silver was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of 1940s Mexican silver, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 1940s Mexican silver over the years, but those crafted by William Spratling, Juvento Lopez Reyes and Sanborns are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Mexican Silver?

Prices for a piece of 1940s Mexican silver start at $95 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $750.