A group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel devotional jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number]; Chain stamped: 042KGF Comprised of two circular pendants, one of St Christopher, No. 5537, and one on a chain, of the Madonna and Child, No. 5532, as well as a green and black cross form pendant/brooch No. 5431, 4 pieces Each pendant: 1.875" Dia.; Brooch: 2.125" Dia.; Chain: 23.5" L 98.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: One design illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 93, plate V-14. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER "ZODIAC" JEWELRYA group of Margot de Taxco silver "Zodiac" jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number] Comprising a chunky chain link bracelet with attached charm of Leo (5370, 5227), four circle charms including Scorpio, Taurus and Capricorn (5223, 5230, 5231), two circle brooches, Taurus and Leo (5227, 5230), three figural brooches, Capricorn and Scorpio (5223, 5231), one square charm of Gemini (5451), and a square charm keychain of Virgo (5450), 12 pieces Bracelet: 7.5" L; Each circle charm/brooch: 1.75" Dia. 239.0 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: The charm designs illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 148, fig. VIII-24. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A mixed group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number] Comprising a brown and black enamel floral "Chrysanthemum" link bracelet with matching earclips, each No. 5685, as well as a black and silver foliate bib necklace No. 5719, 4 pieces Necklace: 17" L x 1.375" H; Bracelet: 6.75" L x 1.25" H; Each earring: 1.375" H 148.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 20 and 21, plate 6 and 7. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985, American), An assembled suite of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5860 [or] 5755 Comprising white, purple, teal and green enamel floral design jewelry consisting of a pendant/brooch with detachable chain no. 5860 (21.5" L x 2" H), an additional matching brooch/pendant (2" H x 2.1.625" W), a floral link bracelet no. 5860 (7.25" L x 1" H) with matching earclips (each: 1" H) and a Quetzal bird motif brooch/pendant no. 5755 (2" H x 2.125" W), 7 pieces 161 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork," (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 154, pl. IX-4. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A MIXED GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYA mixed group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number] Comprising a brown and black enamel floral "Chrysanthemum" link bracelet with matching earclips, each No. 5685, as well as a black and silver foliate bib necklace No. 5719, 4 pieces Necklace: 17" L x 1.375" H; Bracelet: 6.75" L x 1.25" H; Each earring: 1.375" H 148.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 20 and 21, plate 6 and 7. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYA group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number]; Bracelet further stamped: 925 Comprised of two bib link necklaces, one in yellow and green enamel, the other in green and black enamel, each in a "Jeweled Circles and Squares" design No. 5603, as well as a hinged plaque link bracelet in green, black and yellow enamel in a "Quetzal Feathers " design No. 5695, 3 pieces Each necklace: 16" L x 0.75" H; Bracelet: 7" L x 1.75" H 183.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Two designs illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 32-33, plate 18-19. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A Margot de Taxco "Serpent" silver and enamel bracelet, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5554 [faint] Comprising a hinged green melange enamel serpent link bracelet 7" L x 1.625" W 55.6 grams gross Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 138, plate VIII-7.
Margot de Taxco Blue Enamel Snake Necklace: This is an increasingly rare original Margot Van Voorhies Carr Taxco, Mexico sterling silver necklace from the circa 1950’s. The Margot De Taxco Sterling silver piece shows the iconic sterling silver and enameled articulated snake design in the ever so desirable stylings and hand crafted high-quality known by this renowned silversmith. Margot Van Voorhies Carr is considered by most to be the absolute premier silversmith to emerge from the incredibly high-quality Taxco region. The necklace is composed of twenty nine articulated sterling silver links forming the body of the snake, each decorated with speckled blue enamel. The necklace is marked with the correct light Margot De Taxco hallmarks and “925 MEXICO TF-08”. The piece originates from the 1940's or 1950’s and shows very good condition overall. Other less detailed and lighter constructed pieces from Margot de Taxco have sold at auction such as the Silver & Enamel Snake by Heritage Auctions for $4, 250 in 2014, the necklace / earring / and bracelet set sold by Heritage Auction for $3, 000 in 2014, the fish necklace sold by Philip Weiss Auctions for $2, 500 in 2009 and the serpent piece sold by Rago Arts and Auction Center for $3, 250 in 2013. This piece exhibits a much more detailed and heavier construction than any other example currently or previously brought to sale. Unclasped the necklace measures 18. 75". Snakeform. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYA group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / Eagle 16 / [Design number] Five works in sterling silver designed by Margot Van Voorhies and comprising an enameled "Maya Profile" figure brooch/ pendant (No. 5404; 3.5" H x 2.5" W), an enameled Quetzalcoatl feathered serpent circular brooch/pendant (No. 5753; 2.625" Dia.), an "Aztec Warrior" pendant/brooch with detachable enameled chain (No. 5764; 20.5" L x 2.25" H), and a small brooch of a seated pre-Colombian figure (No. 5894; 1.875" H x 1.25" W) as well as a small "Wheat Sheaf" brooch (No. 5597A; 1.875" H x 1.875" W), 6 pieces 185.6 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985, American), A group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [indistinct] Eagle / 5583 [or] 5618 Comprising a group of blue, black and white jewelry including a foliate design bib collar necklace no. 5583 (15.5" L x 0.875" H) with a matching plaque link bracelet no. 5583 (6.5" L x 1.25" H), and an additional bib style necklace no. 5618 (17" L x 1.25" H), 3 pieces 184.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork," (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 18, pl. 4. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A SET OF MARGOT DE TAXCO STERLING SILVER JEWELRYA set of Margot de Taxco sterling silver jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5370 Comprising a sterling chain link collar necklace and matching link charm bracelet No. 5370, 2 pieces Necklace: 16.5" L x 0.625" H; Bracelet: 8" L x 0.625" H 194.4 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A group of Margot de Taxco sterling silver jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number] Comprising a molded plaque link bracelet No. 5120 (7.25" L x 1.5" H), a foliate hinged cuff bracelet (6.25" inner C x 2" H) and a pair of matching earclips (Each: 1.625" H), each No. 5474, as well as a pair of foliate earclips No. 5488 (each 1.25" H) and a pair of pierced floral earrings No. 5578 (1.5" H), 8 pieces 203.4 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Floral earrings, no. 5578, illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 36, plate 22. Foliate cuff design: Ibid., 57, plate 1-11. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
MARGOT VAN VOORHIES (1896-1985, AMERICAN)Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985, American), A group of Margot de Taxco silver and amethyst jewelry, circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number] Comprising a heavy crossover floral design hinged bracelet no. 5316 (6" inner C x 3" H) with a matching set-amethyst pendant necklace (18" L x 2.25" H) and earclips (each: 1.5" H) as well as a narrow bow link bracelet no. 5330 (7.75" L), 5 pieces 215.1 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
MARGOT VAN VOORHIES (1896-1985, AMERICAN)Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985, American), A group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [indistinct] Eagle / 5583 [or] 5618 Comprising a group of blue, black and white jewelry including a foliate design bib collar necklace no. 5583 (15.5" L x 0.875" H) with a matching plaque link bracelet no. 5583 (6.5" L x 1.25" H), and an additional bib style necklace no. 5618 (17" L x 1.25" H), 3 pieces 184.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork," (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 18, pl. 4. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
MARGOT VAN VOORHIES (1896-1985, AMERICAN)Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985, American), A group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number] Comprising a green and black melange enamel knotwork design bib necklace no. 5391A (15" L x 1.25" H) with matching earclips no. 5391 (each: 1" H) as well as a similar detachable bib necklace / brooch no. 5845 (16.5" L x 1" H) with a pair of similar earclips no. 5761 (1.25" H), 7 pieces 135.7 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO "SERPENT" SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYA group of Margot de Taxco "Serpent" silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Two stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / Eagle 16 / [design no.] 5554; earrings unmarked Three sterling silver works designed by Margot Van Voorhies comprising a green enameled snake motif bolo tie with enamel snake tail tips on a woven fabric cord (Bolo: 1.625" Dia.; cord with tips: 42" L) together with a matching hinged articulated snake bangle bracelet (7" L x 1.5" H) and a pair of pierced drop snake head motif earrings (Each: 2" H), 4 pieces 112.4 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A SUITE OF MARGOT DE TAXCO "CLASSIC SCROLLS" JEWELRYA suite of Margot de Taxco "Classic Scrolls" jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16, indistinct] / 5583 Comprising a blue and white enamel "Classic Scrolls" bib necklace, together with a matching link bracelet and a pair of earrings, 4 pieces Necklace: 15" L x 0.75" H; Bracelet: 6.25" L x 1.25" H; Each earring: 1.75" H 159.0 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 18, plate 4. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND ENAMEL DEVOTIONAL JEWELRYA group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel devotional jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number]; Chain stamped: 042KGF Comprised of two circular pendants, one of St Christopher, No. 5537, and one on a chain, of the Madonna and Child, No. 5532, as well as a green and black cross form pendant/brooch No. 5431, 4 pieces Each pendant: 1.875" Dia.; Brooch: 2.125" Dia.; Chain: 23.5" L 98.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: One design illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 93, plate V-14. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A SUITE OF MARGOT DE TAXCO "SHADOW BOX" SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYA suite of Margot de Taxco "Shadow Box" silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Two stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5461; Earrings unmarked Comprised of a link collar necklace with a matching link bracelet, each designed with square enamel links in black, white and brown, together with a pair of matching clip earrings, 4 pieces Necklace: 15" L x 0.625" H; Bracelet: 6.5" L x 0.625" H; Each earring: 0.875" H 149.8 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 136, plate VIII-5. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A group of Margot de Taxco silver "Zodiac" jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number] Comprising a chunky chain link bracelet with attached charm of Leo (5370, 5227), four circle charms including Scorpio, Taurus and Capricorn (5223, 5230, 5231), two circle brooches, Taurus and Leo (5227, 5230), three figural brooches, Capricorn and Scorpio (5223, 5231), one square charm of Gemini (5451), and a square charm keychain of Virgo (5450), 12 pieces Bracelet: 7.5" L; Each circle charm/brooch: 1.75" Dia. 239.0 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: The charm designs illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 148, fig. VIII-24. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A group of Margot de Taxco silver and blue glass jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5240 Comprising a sterling necklace of stylized feather links set with blue glass cabochons, together with a matching double-width bracelet and two pair of earclips, all No. 5240, 6 pieces Necklace: 15.5" L x 0.875" H; Bracelet: 7.5" L x 1.5" H; Each earring: 1.25" H 207.9 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 110, plate VI-26. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A SET OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYA set of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, 1955-1978; Taxco; Mexico Pendant stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico; Each further stamped: Eagle 16 / 5242 Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a figural Cleopatra brooch/pendant with detachable enamel link chain and a pair of matching wing-motif ear clips 4 pieces Necklace with pendant: 20.5" L x 3" H x 2.25" W; Each ear clip: 1.75" L 119.4 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: Necklace with pendant: 20.5" L x 3" H x 2.25" W; Each ear clip: 1.75" L Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver Necklace RARE: This is an increasingly rare original Margot Van Voorhies Carr Taxco, Mexico sterling silver necklace from the circa 1950‰Ûªs. The Margot De Taxco Sterling silver piece shows a fine Mid-Century Modern geometric linked chain design in the ever so desirable stylings and hand crafted high-quality known by this renowned silversmith. Margot Van Voorhies Carr is considered by most to be the absolute premier silversmith to emerge from the incredibly high-quality Taxco region. The necklace is composed of fourteen of the geometric swirl links, which boast a large silver pendant. The pendant follows the same geometric motif, with sterling silver beadlet drop, and floral accents. The necklace is marked multiple times on the back with the correct light Margot De Taxco hallmarks. The piece originates from the 1940's or 1950's, and shows very good condition overall, with a warm silver patina. When unclasped, and stretched out, the necklace measures 18 1/4" long. The center plate measures 4 3/4" wide, and 2 1/2" tall. Other less detailed and lighter constructed pieces from Margot de Taxco have sold at auction such as the Silver & Enamel Snake by Heritage Auctions for $4, 250 in 2014, the necklace / earring / and bracelet set sold by Heritage Auction for $3, 000 in 2014, the fish necklace sold by Philip Weiss Auctions for $2, 500 in 2009 and the serpent piece sold by Rago Arts and Auction Center for $3, 250 in 2013. This piece exhibits a much more detailed and heavier construction than any other example currently or previously brought to sale. The piece weighs 131. 8 grams. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER JEWELRYA group of Margot de Taxco silver jewelry, 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16]; Each further stamped with design number Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising an Aztec theme pendant necklace with attached chain No. 5605 (19" L x 1.75" H); a link necklace No. 5280 (16" L x 0.625" H) with matching bracelet (6.75" L x 1.375" H) and two unmatched ear clips No. 5285 (1.125" L); and a link bracelet No. 5464 (7" L x 1.25" H) 6 pieces 352.0 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A SET OF MARGOT DE TAXCO STERLING SILVER JEWELRYA set of Margot de Taxco sterling silver jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Three stamped to plaques: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5104; Each earring stamped: De Taxco / 5104 Comprising three sterling repousse shell link bracelets which combine to make one necklace or a necklace and bracelet, along with a single extension link and a pair of matching earclips with hoop dangles, all No. 5104, 6 pieces Two bracelets: 7" L x 1" H; one: 7.25" x 1" H; Total length as a necklace: 21.5" L; Each earring: 1.625" H 147.9 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 146, plate VIII-20a & b. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER JEWELRYA group of Margot de Taxco silver jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / Eagle 16 / [Design number] Six works designed by Margot Van Voorhies and comprising a sterling silver link bracelet with floral motif (No. 5105; 7.25" L x 1" H) with a matching hair comb (2" H x 2.25" W), a three-link hinged silver bracelet with scroll motifs (No. 5267; 7.5" L x 1" H), a sterling silver link necklace with blue stone drops (No 5344; 15" L x 1.5" H) together with matching earclips (Each: 1.5" H), and a pair of silver earclips (No 5183; each: 1.25" H), 8 pieces 193.4 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYA group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16]; each further stamped with design number Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a blue stylized foliate design bib necklace with link chain No. 5384 (16.25" L x 2.25" H) with matching link bracelet (7" L x 0.875" H) and a blue spiral design bib necklace with link chain No. 5357 (16" L x 1.5" H) 3 pieces 166.8 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A SET OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER JEWELRYA set of Margot de Taxco silver jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Most stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / Eagle 16 / [design number] 5645; earrings unmarked Four works in sterling silver designed by Margot Van Voorhies and comprising a ribbon and ball motif pendant/brooch with detachable chain (No. 5645; 15" L x 2" H), together with a matching link bracelet (7.25" L x 0.75" H), a brooch (1.5" H x 2" W), and a pair of earclips (Each: 1.5" H), 6 pieces 133.1 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A SUITE OF MARGOT DE TAXCO "AM-PM" SILVER JEWELRYA suite of Margot de Taxco "AM-PM" silver jewelry, 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16]; Each further stamped with design number Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a Roman numeral link necklace No. 5201 (15" L x 0.875" H) with matching AM-PM bracelet suspending an hourglass charm (7" L x 0.625" H) and a pair of matching ear clips (0.875" L), along with a similar design hourglass brooch No. 5126 (1.5" H) 5 pieces 143.0 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985, American), A suite of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Most stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5547; Necklace unmarked, attributed to Margot de Taxco Designed in a Wave Circle pattern in various blues and black enamel, no. 5547, comprising two matching link bracelets (largest: 7.25" L x 0.875" H), a matching brooch (2" H x 2" W) and a narrow link necklace (15.5" L x 0.25" H), 4 pieces 175.0 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork," (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 151, pl. VIII-29. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A SET OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYA set of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number] Comprised of a purple and yellow enamel bib link necklace with matching earclips, each No. 5618, 3 pieces Necklace: 15" L x 1.25" H; Each earring: 1.25" H 55.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Two Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry items, Third-quarter 20th Century; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Made in Mexico / Sterling / Eagle 16; Each further numbered Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a "Diamonds and Dots" black and brown enamel hinged bangle bracelet No. 5552 (7" L x 1.625" H), and a "Links" pendant/brooch suspended from two detachable chains No. 5845 (14.5" L x 1" H x 2.75" W), 4 pieces 154.5 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: These designs illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork," Schiffer, 2010, pgs. 175 and 183 Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A MARGOT DE TAXCO "SERPENT" SILVER AND ENAMEL BRACELETA Margot de Taxco "Serpent" silver and enamel bracelet, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5554 Designed by Margot Van Voorhies comprising a hinged green melange enamel serpent bracelet, No. 5554 6.5" L x 1.75" H 52.1 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A suite of Margot de Taxco "Shadow Box" silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Two stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5461; Earrings unmarked Comprised of a link collar necklace with a matching link bracelet, each designed with square enamel links in black, white and brown, together with a pair of matching clip earrings, 4 pieces Necklace: 15" L x 0.625" H; Bracelet: 6.5" L x 0.625" H; Each earring: 0.875" H 149.8 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 136, plate VIII-5. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
AN ASSEMBLED SUITE OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYAn assembled suite of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number] A group of white, purple, teal and green enamel jewelry including a "Quetzal Bird" necklace with detachable pendant/brooch and an additional brooch and pair of earclips, each No. 5755, as well as an oval "Flowers in a Circle" brooch/pendant No. 5860, and an additional pair of butterfly earclips, No. 5861, 7 pieces Necklace: 21.5" L x 2" H; Largest brooch: 2" H; Largest earclip: 1.5" H 118.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 10 and 154, plates Ack-1 and IX-4. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985, American), A group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16]; Further variously stamped: 5587 / 5907 / 5583 / 5381 Comprising a blue and black leaf motif bib necklace no. 5587 (16.25" L x 1.25" H), a purple, white, teal, and black pinwheel pendant/brooch with detachable chain no. 5907 (21.75" L x 2.5" H), a black and white circular knotwork brooch/pendant with detachable chain no. 5583 (21.75" L x2.25" H), and a pair of earclips no. 5381 (each: 1.125" H), 7 pieces 216.5 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork," (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 122 and 145, pl. VII-17 and pl. VIII-49. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYA group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / Eagle 16 / [design no] 5826 Four works in sterling silver designed by Margot Van Voorhies and comprising a brown and black enamel "Leaves in a Spiral" circular link bracelet (No. 5826; 6.75" L x 1.125" H) together with a pair of matching earclips (Each: 1.125" Dia.) and a pair of matching pendants/earring dangles (Each: 1.125" Dia.), as well as a "Roman Patrician" black and brown enamel cameo brooch/pendant (No. 5826; 3" H x 2.25" W), 6 pieces 178.8 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO FIGURAL SILVER AND ENAMEL BROOCHESA group of Margot de Taxco figural silver and enamel brooches, 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16]; Each further stamped with design number Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a group of figural brooches consisting of two standing figures: a woman with pot on her head and a man with a hat (each No. 5419); a matador with red cape (No. 5432); a seated couple with baby (No. 5814); and a farmer on flower cart with donkey (No. 5808) 5 pieces Size range: 1.5" to 2" H 68.2 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: Size range: 1.5" to 2" H Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A SET OF MARGOT DE TAXCO "FANCIFUL PENDANTS" JEWELRYA set of Margot de Taxco "Fanciful Pendants" jewelry, 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16]; Bracelet further stamped: 5701 Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a link bracelet and matching clip earrings with turquoise enamel on silver drops 3 pieces Bracelet: 7.5" L x 1.5" H; Each earring: 1.375" L 65.0 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: Bracelet: 7.5" L x 1.5" H; Each earring: 1.375" L Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number]; Bracelet further stamped: 925 Comprised of two bib link necklaces, one in yellow and green enamel, the other in green and black enamel, each in a "Jeweled Circles and Squares" design No. 5603, as well as a hinged plaque link bracelet in green, black and yellow enamel in a "Quetzal Feathers " design No. 5695, 3 pieces Each necklace: 16" L x 0.75" H; Bracelet: 7" L x 1.75" H 183.5 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: Two designs illustrated in Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 32-33, plate 18-19. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A MARGOT DE TAXCO CAPRICORN "ZODIAC" CHARM BRACELETA Margot de Taxco Capricorn "Zodiac" charm bracelet, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / 5223; Chain stamped: Sterling / Mexico A silver chain link bracelet with a large round astrological pendant/charm of Capricorn Charm: 1.625" Dia.; Chain: 7.75" L 47.8 grams Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen PA: Schiffer, 2010), 148, plate VIII-24.
A MIXED GROUP OF MEXICAN SILVER JEWELRYA mixed group of Mexican silver jewelry, Five works: A group of Margot de Taxco silver jewelry Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / Eagle 16 / [Design number] Comprising a sterling silver floral and foliate motif link bracelet (No. 5105; 7.5" L x 1.125" H) and a pair of silver screw back earrings with central amethyst cabochons (No. 521; each: 0.875" H), 3 pieces A group of Los Castillo silver jewelry Circa 1939-1940 and 1940-1945; Taxco, Mexico Each variously marked: Los Castillo / Taxco / Made in Mexico / Sterling / [design number] Comprising a sterling silver link bracelet with large central amethysts (No. 407; 8" L x 1" H), a sterling silver leaf motif bracelet (No. 187; 7.5" L x 1.375" H), and a complimentary pair of silver foliate motif earrings (No. 545; each: 1" H), 4 pieces 7 pieces total 172.2 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND AMETHYST NECKLACEA Margot de Taxco silver and amethyst necklace, Third quarter 20th century; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Hecho en Mexico / Eagle 16; Each further numbered: 5105 Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a pendant necklace with large cabochon amethyst suspended from attached chain 17" L x 2.75" H 70.0 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: 17" L x 2.75" H Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A PAIR OF MARGOT DE TAXCO "SCROLLS IN CIRCLES" SILVER AND ENAMEL HINGED BANGLE BRACELETSA pair of Margot de Taxco "Scrolls in Circles" silver and enamel hinged bangle bracelets, 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5583 Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a matching pair of black and white elaborate overlay enamel hinged bangle bracelets No. 5583 2 pieces Each: 6.5 " L x 1.125" H 201.0 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: Each: 6.5 " L x 1.125" H Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO "EGYPTIAN REVIVAL" SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYA group of Margot de Taxco "Egyptian Revival" silver and enamel jewelry, Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Hecho en Mexico / Eagle 16 / [design number] Three works in sterling silver comprising an "Egyptian" necklace on enameled link chain (No. 5468; 16" L x 2" H), and a "Papyrus" bib necklace (No. 5587; 15" L x 1.625" H) with a pair of matching screw-back earrings (Each: 1.5" H), 4 pieces 128.0 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A LARGE GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER JEWELRYA large group of Margot de Taxco silver jewelry, 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Most stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16]; each further stamped with design number Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a grape motif link necklace No. 5747 (16.25" L x 0.75" H) with matching bracelet (7.5" L x 0.75" H); a stylized foliate and ball link bracelet No. 5270 (8" L x 0.75" H) with matching unmarked earrings (1" L); two matching hinged bracelets No. 5337 (6.75" inner C and 7" inner C x 0.875" H); a stylized foliate wide link bracelet No. 5127 (6.5" inner C x 1.25" H); and five pairs of ear clips No. 5145, No. 5128, No. 5149, No. 5113, No. 5120 (range: 1.5" L to 0.75" L) 18 pieces 261.0 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
MARGOT VAN VOORHIES (1896-1985, AMERICAN)Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985, American), A group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16]; Further variously stamped: 5587 / 5907 / 5583 / 5381 Comprising a blue and black leaf motif bib necklace no. 5587 (16.25" L x 1.25" H), a purple, white, teal, and black pinwheel pendant/brooch with detachable chain no. 5907 (21.75" L x 2.5" H), a black and white circular knotwork brooch/pendant with detachable chain no. 5583 (21.75" L x2.25" H), and a pair of earclips no. 5381 (each: 1.125" H), 7 pieces 216.5 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork," (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 122 and 145, pl. VII-17 and pl. VIII-49. Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
A GROUP OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELRYA group of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel jewelry, 1953-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16]; Each further stamped with design number Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a green and white enamel link necklace No. 5692 (16" L x 0.375" H) with matching bracelet (7" L x 0.375" H) as well as a green and white enamel floral motif pendant/brooch with detachable chain No. 5604 (15.75" L x 2.75" H) with matching enamel screw-back earrings (1.5" L) and enamel ring (ring size: 4) 7 pieces 150.5 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
JEWELRY: THREE PIECES OF MEXICO STERLING, INCLUDING A MARGOT DE TAXCO STERLING SILVER AND ENAMEL BUTTERFLY PIN, STAMPED 'MARGOT DE TAXCO' AND 'MEXICO STERLING' ON BACK, 2 1/4" W.; ALONG WITH TWO LINKED MALACHITE NECKL...JEWELRY: Three pieces of Mexico sterling, including a Margot de Taxco sterling silver and enamel butterfly pin, stamped 'Margot de Taxco' and 'Mexico sterling' on back, 2 1/4" w.; along with two linked malachite necklaces, one with Aztec calendar pendant with three drops, 18" l., the other with black onyx teardrop pendant, 16" l.; both stamped '925' and 'Mexico'; wear consistent with age. [Total Weight: 5.8 ozt. tw. including non sterling parts]
A SUITE OF MARGOT DE TAXCO SILVER AND AMETHYST JEWELRYA suite of Margot de Taxco silver and amethyst jewelry, Third quarter 20th century; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Hecho en Mexico / Eagle 16; Each further numbered: 5240 Designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising an amethyst-set link necklace with matching bracelet, brooch, and a pair of screw-back earrings, 5 pieces Necklace: 15" L x .75" H; Bracelet: 6.25" L x 1.5" H; Brooch: 1.125" H x 1.5" W; Each earring: 1.25" H x .75" W 191.0 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: Necklace: 15" L x .75" H; Bracelet: 6.25" L x 1.5" H; Brooch: 1.125" H x 1.5" W; Each earring: 1.25" H x .75" W Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh