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Hector Aguilar Jewelry

Hector Aguilar was born in 1905, he apprenticed under William Spratling at a young age, and by the age of 30, he was the top shop manager for William Spratling. Inspired by Aztec and Mextex art, Aguilar preferred to work with purer silver (rated at 940 rather than the customary 925 of Sterling Silver). Gifted with a keen business sense as well as his artistic ability, and due to wartime shortages in the US, Aguilar was able to secure a contract with the American costume jewelry company Coro in 1943, to produce silver jewelry, supplying Coro with unique Mexican designs until 1950. In 1948, Aguilar opened the Taller Borda, which quickly became one of the premier retail silver outlets in Taxco, where they offered the highest quality fine silver jewelry, hollowware and flatware that was produced at the Aguilar workshops.

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Creator: Hector Aguilar
Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Bicycle Chain Link Choker Necklace
Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Bicycle Chain Link Choker Necklace

Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Bicycle Chain Link Choker Necklace

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Mid-Century Modern Mexican sterling silver necklace. By Hector Aguilar of Taxco, Mexico. In sterling silver. With links in an alternating pattern centered on a floriform ring that can support a pendant. Marked to the reverse of the box clasp. Simply a wonderful high-level Mexican Mid-Century necklace...

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1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Hector Aguilar Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch c. 1940
Large Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch c. 1940

Large Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch c. 1940

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Stamford, CT

An enduring leaf that will not change color or season is made by Hector Aguilar, a master jeweler of Mexico, one of the apprentices of William Sprawling. He was manager of the Spratl...

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1930s Mexican Retro Vintage Hector Aguilar Jewelry

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet
Early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet

Early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet

By Hector Aguilar

Located in New York, NY

Timeless early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet from the 1940's. High Art Deco styling with ingenious ball link hinges and undulating wavey design moti...

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1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Hector Aguilar Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Mid-Century Sterling Silver Fertility Bracelet
Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Mid-Century Sterling Silver Fertility Bracelet

Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Mid-Century Sterling Silver Fertility Bracelet

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Mexican silver bracelet. By Hector Aguilar. Known as the 'Fertility Bracelet'. In .940 sterling silver. With alternating links, pin closure, and safety chain. Mar...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Hector Aguilar Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Braided Silver Cuff Bracelet
Hector Aguilar Braided Silver Cuff Bracelet

Hector Aguilar Braided Silver Cuff Bracelet

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Darnestown, MD

Strong design to this braided cuff bracelet by silver master, Hector Aguilar. The bracelet is 940 silver, higher quality than the sterling standard. Each end has a series of five cir...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Hector Aguilar Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch
Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch

Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Beautiful and stylish butterfly brooch by renowned silversmith Hector Aguilar. This brooch measures 1" x 1" and weighs approximately .5 oz. This brooch is in fair condition with some...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Hector Aguilar Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Interlocking Crescent Clip-on Screw Back Earrings
Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Interlocking Crescent Clip-on Screw Back Earrings

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Interlocking Crescent Clip-on Screw Back Earrings

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Beautiful pair of screw back earrings with an interlocking crescent design. Simple and elegant, the hardware on these earrings is still in great condition with only minimal wear and ...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Hector Aguilar Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Orchid Pendant with Cord
Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Orchid Pendant with Cord

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Orchid Pendant with Cord

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Beautiful and commanding sterling silver orchid pendant on a cord chain. Each part of the orchid is individually crafted. Clasp closure. Mexican silversmith artist Hector Aguilar ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Hector Aguilar Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Large Sterling Silver Armadillo Belt Buckle
Hector Aguilar Large Sterling Silver Armadillo Belt Buckle

Hector Aguilar Large Sterling Silver Armadillo Belt Buckle

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Darnestown, MD

This unusually large Armadillo belt buckle by Hector Aguilar would suit a man or woman equally well. It measures 5 9/16" in width and 2 9/16" in height. It consists of five sterling ...

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1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Hector Aguilar Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Silver Bracelet
Hector Aguilar Silver Bracelet

Hector Aguilar Silver Bracelet

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Darnestown, MD

Hector Aguilar bracelet with five different panels. Fits small/medium wrist. Aguilar did a series of four similar bracelets, each with a different set of panels. A Floral design also...

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Mexican Hector Aguilar Jewelry

Hector Aguilar 990 Silver Brooch Pendant
Hector Aguilar 990 Silver Brooch Pendant

Hector Aguilar 990 Silver Brooch Pendant

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Queens, NY

Hector Aguilar Taxco 990 Silver Brooch Pendant, designed as a cornucopia motif incised and oxidized with brightly polished finish, worn through fabric with pinstem, joint and catch, ...

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20th Century Mexican Modernist Hector Aguilar Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Hector Aguilar Sterling Pie Server
Hector Aguilar Sterling Pie Server

Hector Aguilar Sterling Pie Server

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Darnestown, MD

Elegant and most unusual pie server by Hector Aguilar. The server measures 10 1/4 inches in length and 3 1/4" at the widest. The handle is beautifully thre...

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1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Hector Aguilar Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

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Hector Aguilar Silver Armadillo Necklace

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Located in Darnestown, MD

This Armadillo necklace by Hector Aguilar was one of his most popular, rarely seen designs. Eleven oval silver discs overlap and are connected with ...

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Hector Aguilar “Aztec Symbol” Sterling Cuff Bracelet

Hector Aguilar “Aztec Symbol” Sterling Cuff Bracelet

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Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, Sterling, Hector Aguilar, Taxco, Mexico. This iconic Hector Aguilar “Aztec Symbol” bracelet is visually sublime. Its unmistakably a...

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Hector Aguilar “Aztec Flowers” Sterling Cuff Bracelet

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Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1930-40s, Hector Aguilar, Mexico. This exquisite Hector Aguilar bracelet is a rare early example in an even rarer pattern, “Aztec Flowers”. A versatile and comfortable cuff with pleasing weight, it fits the wrist nicely. It is a chic illustration of the pinnacle of Mexican silver jewelry...

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Hector Aguilar jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

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