While vintage Taxco silver jewelry hasn’t had much airtime on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow (see appraisal links below), it’s still fun to watch the program because, well, you just never know. Roadshow is one of the most popular programs on PBS and is without doubt the reason why so many other networks now offer programs that look at people’s “junk” to determine if any of it actually falls in the category of “treasure.”
It’s not often that the Antiques Roadshow “veil” is lifted, but recently Current.org published a must-read story that gives us a glimpse of the relationship between the appraisers and the show’s producing station, WBGH. Read Conflicting appraisals: Minutes on Roadshow are pay enough for somehere.
Here are the links (each one opens in a new window) to vintage Taxco silver jewelry appraisals on Antiques Roadshow:
And check out this link to a collection of 20th-Century Antonio Pineda Gold Jewelry that one lucky lady inherited from her parents, who were friends of Pineda’s.
eCommerceBytes has published an article that looks at the top searches and trends for the past year. Author Julia Wilkinson (author of The eBay Price Guide, eBay Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks and the Yard Salers newsletter) interviewed the folks at Kovels, Worthpoint, and Tias.com to “see what’s up, what’s down, and what’s surprising.” Read the article here.
Top trends in antiques and collectibles originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on January 24, 2012. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This
Collectors of vintage sterling silver tableware by William Spratling will want to take a look at this Spratling footed salt that will be sold on Saturday, January 28th.
Lot 283. Auctioneer’s description: William Spratling (1901-1967), Sterling Footed Salt, on a triangular rosewood base, H.- 1 in., Dia.- 2 5/8 in. Estimated Price: 150-300
At the same auction, you’ll find this vintage sterling silver and malachite necklace from Taxco:
Lot 285. Auctioneer’s description: Mexican .970 Sterling and Malachite Link Necklace, 20th c., with shaped, pierced elongated links, the five central links mounted with oval cabochon malachite stones, signed “Antonio, Taxco.” Estimated Price: 150-250
Get all the auction details from Crescent City Auction Gallery here.
A few days ago we posted about an auction for a vintage sterling silver Los Ballesteros necklace that was not correctly identified and wondered how the bidding would go because the maker wasn’t promoted in the listing.
The starting bid was $ 50, and the estimate was $ 100 – $ 200. Alas – for the seller – the necklace sold for only $ 80. Assuming the piece is authentic, the buyer got a great deal. Congratulations to the winner! You can see the auction listing here.
And that’s why it pays to know your marks, whether you’re buying or selling.
Know your marks follow-up: buyer got a deal on vintage Los Ballesteros necklace originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on January 2, 2012. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This
A vintage sterling silver Los Ballesteros necklace to be sole sold at auction tomorrow might turn out to be a great deal for someone because the seller has not identified the piece correctly and therefore may not be attracting interest online. As of this posting, no bids have been made for the lot.
If you’re going to buy or sell vintage Mexican silver jewelry or other pieces, it’s important to learn as much as you can about hallmarks and maker’s marks. The must-have reference for vintage Mexican silver marks is Bille Hougart’s The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks. Click on the eBay link below to buy this book if you don’t already own it.
