Pristine condition Tumbling Blocks Crib Quilt in a wonderful variety of late 19th century calico prints. Nice scale to the blocks. Border quilted with diagonal lines; quilting outlines the blocks of the body of the quilt. Unwashed condition. Measures 35" x 42". Oley, Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
One of Hector Aguilar's classic necklaces, known as Incised Coins. 990 silver - nearly pure silver. Measures 16 1/2" long; discs are 1/2" wide. Matching earrings do not have hallmark. They may have been links taken off the necklace and can easily be replaced to increase the length by 1". Excellent condition. Hallmark dates to Aguilar's earliest design period, 1940 - 45.
Hector Aguilar 940 silver Butterfly brooch. Measures 2 1/2" tall and 2 3/4" wide. 1940 - 48 hallmark.
Aguilar rare Floral brooch. Beautifully three dimensional and detailed including stamen and pistils. Measures 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/2" tall. 1940 - 48 hallmark. Silver content is a bit difficult to read. Guaranteed minimum of 940 but could also be 970.
Both are in excellent condition.
Handsome sterling silver choker necklace by Mexican designer, Carmen Beckmann. Measures approximately 17" in length. Inside diameter is 5 1/4" from top to bottom and 4 3/4" across. Excellent condition; circa 1950.
Twp pairs of cuff links by Antonio Pineda combining silver with onyx.
Top pair - 970 silver. Measure 3/4" square.
Bottom pair - offset half circles in onyx. Measure 7/8" long.
Both pairs in excellent condition; circa 1960.
Graceful triangular sterling silver bowl by Los Castillo. As mentioned in the description of Los Castillo item # 814675, most of their hollow ware was done in silver plate. Sterling silver is far more rare. Diameter of rim is 5" x 5 1/4". Substantial weight; finely crafted. Circa 1960; excellent condition.
Flared rim sterling silver cup by Los Castillo. Most of their hollow ware was silver plated; a piece in sterling is far more unusual. Excellent condition. Measures 2 1/2" tall and 2 3/4" wide. Circa 1960.
Lovely version of Birds in the Air quilt done with small indigo calico and solid white triangles. The triple border is actually made of the same pieces but when arranged in another way, they have a totally different look. Pristine condition; professionally laundered. Very well quilted. Measures 64 " x 74''. New York State origin; circa 1870. Signed "Grace" in ink as seen in last thumbnail.
Exquisitely light and airy Kansas Troubles quilt in pristine, unwashed condition. Wonderful variety of fabrics with well balanced lights and darks. Finely crafted. Unusual quilting pattern of concentric T's. Measures 78" x 90". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
Variation of Lemoyne Stars Quilt pattern that may be unique. Central star is surrounded by a half star in each corner. White background is pieced so that the central star is in a square surrounded by a diamond. All done in a wonderful, richly colored plaid fabric. Nicely quilted. Professionally laundered; excellent condition. Some staining on back but none on the front. Measures 73" x 78". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
