Vintage Modern Mexico Sterling Silver 925, Dangle Earrings, Taxco Designer

1940s vintage Modern Floral link bracelet sterling silver made in Taxco, Mexico maker stamped Mexico Sterling silver large link bracelet a...

1950s vintage set of 7 tall leaf spoons sterling silver cocktail bar stirrers Taxco Mexico Sterling silver Measures: 8.13 long x 1.13 w x .13 Maker stamped. Preowned Unrestored ...

1950s William Spratling Modernist Rosewood Sterling Silver Inlay Handcrafted Serving Utensil Salad Server Spoon Artisan Craft Taxco, Mexico 12.5 x 2.5 x .5 Unmarked Taxco Mexico Pre...

1970s Modernist Mexican sterling silver malachite bracelet from Mexico. Maker stamped. 925 Mexico. Measures: 7.38 long x .63 wide x .13 thick Preowned origi...

from Taxco Mexico Los Ballesteros Sterling Silver Pendant Chain Necklace Aztec Figure Head Face Design. Hecho in Mexico. Maker stamp Sterling 925 3.38 W ...

1950s Los Castillo modern silver vase from Mexico Finely crafted hand-wrought silver over copper with abalone inlay detail. Signed Los Castillo Taxco Mexico. 5 tall x 5 diameter ...

A vintage, circa 1940s signed sterling silver bracelet by William Spratling. This design is called Feather of Quetzalcoatl. According to "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide", by Phyllis Goddard, this bracelet was designed during William Spratling's first design period, 1931-1946. But first things first, who is Quetzalcoatl? According to this Wikipedia article, "The name Quetzalcoatl comes from the Nahuatl language and means "Precious serpent" or "Quetzal-feathered Serpent". In the 17th century, Ixtlilxóchitl, a descendant of Aztec royalty and historian of the Nahua people, wrote, "Quetzalcoatl, in its literal sense, means 'serpent of precious feathers' but in the allegorical sense, 'wisest of men'."" Ah! So that must be why Spratling called this design 'Feather of Quetzalcoatl! But hang on there, how did Spratling come to learn about Quetzalcoatl? Well according to the website Elisa Rolle, "When lecturing at the National University of Mexico's Summer School in 1926-1928, Spratling quickly integrated himself into the Mexican art scene and became a friend and a strong proponent of the work of muralist Diego Rivera, for whom he organized an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Using money received from commissions he organized for Rivera, Spratling bought a home in Taxco, Mexico in 1928, where he began work on a book, Little Mexico, about this small mountain town. Spratling was gay, but most accounts of his life mention this only indirectly if at all. Spratling amassed a large collection of Pre-Columbian figurines...

Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. All in sterling silver haute couture - iconic. This piece is not only a ready to wear creation but also the most dynamic piece of modern sculpture. ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Mexican sterling silver bird model; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Mexican cast sterling silver table...

Retro modern perfume bottle in sterling silver. Beautiful perfume scent bottle, created in Taxco Mexico back in the 1970. This very decorative bottle is a one of a kind piece, cra...

Retro modern perfume bottle in sterling silver. Beautiful perfume scent bottle, created in Taxco Mexico back in the 1970. This very decorative bottle is a one of a kind piece, crafte...

A 925 sterling silver hand chased swan with an articulated neck and wings. Expertly crafted with eyes set with Garnet, made entirely by a master jeweller. ...