Mid-Century Mexican Silver Malachite Jewelry Set: Necklace, Bracelets, Pendant

1920s Art Déco Swiss sterling silver and enamel Movado Ermeto expandible watch/chronometer By: Movado Material: silver, sterling silver, enamel, metal, glass, crystal Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, polished, silvered, enameled Dimensions: 0.5 in x 2 in x 1.5 in Date: early 20th century, circa 1920 Style: Art Déco Place of origin: Switzerland A 1920s Movado Ermeto pocket chronometer, crafted in sterling silver with black and crimson red enamel. This Art Déco piece features a retractable case that expands to reveal the time, complemented by Arabic numerals and a winding crown at the top. The case is adorned with geometric enamel patterns in vibrant hues, contrasted by polished silver borders that emphasize its sleek, modernist form. Notably, the interior bears the maker’s marks, including "Movado" and "Carlos U. Perret," a prominent Argentine importer, alongside the purity hallmark "0.935" indicating the high-grade silver. In 1926 Movado Ermeto watches...

Set of 1930s Art Déco bohemian black enameled crystal decanter with stopper and six glasses by Karl Palda, Czech Republic By: Karl Palda Material: crystal, glass, cut glass, enamel ...

Late 20th century Mid-Century Modern large decorative glass plate with iron base by argentine designer Alberto Churba By: Alberto Churba Material: glas...

Set of early 1920s Art Déco silver-plated metal articulated asparagus tongs/pliers by Christofle, France, formerly part of Argentine Navy serveware By: Christofle Material: metal, s...

A bespoken jewelry set including a necklace and a pair of clip-on earrings crafted by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1970. The suite features linked square of green hardstone (Azure Malachite) set in the sterling frames with hanging long tubes of tassels. The design of the work was bold and confidently modern while also clearly inspired by Peruvian indigenous culture which imprinted famously in the artist's work. Marks to each: G. Laffi, PERU, 925. Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...

The necklace with graduated curved elements and three long black enameled bars in the center. The bracelet made up of the same type of curved sterling elements. Marked on lock, "Mexi...

A gorgeous Mexican Sterling silver necklace and earrings set. The necklace consist of sterling tubes alternating with sterling balls draping in the front with gradated elongated triangular turquoise inlaid pendants from 1-2.25" in front. It has a hook closure. The matching sterling screw back earrings...

This sterling silver necklace has a venetian chain and a silver and malachite pendant. The malachite stone has a cabochon cut and it literally glows with its beautiful green color. ...