The following is my collection of vintage jewelry pieces that were produced by a wide variety of Peruvian artisans, during the early- to mid-20th-century.
I am always adding to the album, as I find more vintage Peruvian works. If you would like to purchase pieces such as these—as well as other vintage collectibles—you can contact me directly at: vtgadvantage@aol.com. Or visit my online shops, TheVintageAdvantage on Ruby Lane and/or AdvantageYours on Etsy [just click on the links at the bottom of the homepage].
Album by June Townsend. Photos by June Townsend. 1 - 475 of 475 Total. 62680 Visits.
1 Large Folkloric Storyteller Panel Bracelet. 925 silver.
2 View #2.
3 Bracelet back.
4 Hallmark with artisan initials HF or HE.
5 Striking Guirco Ashtray. 925 silver. Nicely dimensional and defined with detailed toolwork + surmounted silver figurals. Guirco was a prominent silver maker that produced outstanding metal ware in Peru, during the mid-20th-Century.
39 Early + Primitive Peruvian Panel Bracelet. 900 silver.
40 View #2.
41 Hallmark with possible artist initial.
42 Large + Exceptionally Well-crafted Peruvian Panel Bracelet. 925 silver. Surmounted figurals of Inca deities—with Viracocha or Staff Deity on larger center panel—surmounted on heavily stippled background. Flat chasing and excellent detailing.
43 View #2.
44 Hallmark with artist initials EPU.
45 Extraordinary + Large Peruvian Panel Bracelet. 900 silver. Pre-Colombian, Andean deities + puma or jaguar icons rendered en repousse + applied to heavily stippled background.
46 View #2.
47 Welsch hallmark with llama logo. Welsch was a prominent retailer in Lima, Peru, who sold top-quality, Peruvian silver works, including some by Graziella Laffi and Chavez.
48 Interesting Bar Pin with Viracocha or Staff Deity Flanked by Pre-Columbian Mythological Icons. 925 silver.
49 Hallmark with artist initials, possibly QV.
50 Very Refined Llama Pin Pendant + Earrings Set. 925 silver. Gorgeous cutwork, piercing, incising with oxidizing + applied silver llama figurals.
51 Pin pendant closeup.
52 Back of pin pendant.
53 Earrings showing clip findings.
54 Old Cuzco hallmark.
55 Hexagonal Pin with Mythological Pre-Columbian Icons Surrounding Stylized Representation of Viracocha or Staff Deity in Center. 925 silver. Great openwork, exceptional detailed tool work + applied silver with heavy oxidizing + patination. Artist unknown.
56 Close up view.
57 Back of pin.
58 Hallmark.
59 Hand-stamped Scalloped Edge Pin Pendant with Pre-Columbian Avian Deity Centerpiece. 925 silver + 18K gold, with multicolored enamel work.
64 Large, Hand-stamped Pin with Early Inca Deity + Tumi Blade. 900 silver. Depicts Supay or Supai—the Inca god and ruler of the underworld—as its prominent figure, with the horned Supay flanked by smaller images of himself, as well as other mythological icons.
65 Full view.
66 Back of pin showing old-style C-clasp.
67 Hallmark.
68 Large Welsch Pin of Inca Sun God Inti. 925 silver. Exceptional cutwork, tool work, oxidizing + applied silver work. Square front face with open mouth and tear elements under eyes. Mythological images, including profile puma heads, emanate ray-like from frame of face.
69 Full view.
70 Back of pin.
71 Welsch hallmark with Welsch llama logo.
72 Very Early Folkloric Chained Pins. 925 silver. Superbly tooled and highly textural. Artist unknown.
73 Back of pins showing hallmark + old-style C-clasps.
74 Handsome Panel Bracelet Mixing Traditional Mid-century Folkloric Peruvian Figures + Pre-Columbian Icons. 925 silver. Very dimensional with elaborate tool work + applied silver.
75 Back of bracelet.
76 Close up #1.
77 Close up #2.
78 Close up #3.
79 Hallmark with artist initials JFG.
80 Dazzling Adaptation of Pre-Incan Lambayeque or Sican Civiization Ritual Funerary Mask Pendant with Chain Adorned with Tumi Gods + Chrysocolla Solar Disk Ear Spools + Decorative Barrel Link Embellishments. 925 silver + chrysocolla. These mask designs are among the most emblematic images of ancient Peru. Hand-rendered repoussage, heavy chasing, oxidizing + patination.
81 Full view.
82 Close up #1.
83 Close up #2.
84 Close up #3.
85 Close up #4.
86 Back with hallmarks.
87 Exquisite, Highly Dimensional + Intricately Detailed Tumi God Pin Pendant with Original Chain. 925 silver, 18K gold + chrysocolla. Artist unknown.
88 Full view.
89 Back of pin pendant.
90 Hallmark on bail.
91 Primitive Figural Ring. 925 silver.
92 Hallmark.
93 Hand-stamped Circular Pin Pendant with Pre-Columbian Andean Avian Deity. 925 silver + 18K gold with multicolored enamel work.
94 Hallmark.
95 Circular Pin Pendant with Pre-Columbian Deity Viracocha or Staff God. 925 silver + 18K gold. Wonderful openwork with applied 18K gold figural applied to heavily stippled centerpiece. Artist unknown.
96 Hallmark.
97 Early Peruvian Snake Dancer Pin. 925 silver. Artist unknown.
98 Full view.
99 Hallmark.
100 Highly Dimensional, Spear- or Arrowhead-shaped Earrings with deity Viracocha or Staff God Centerpiece. 925 silver. Surmounted + layered silver elements on patinated base. Artist unknown.
101 Alternate view.
102 Earring backs with hallmark.
103 Nicely Handwrought Brooch Pendant with Tumi + Pre-Columbian Glyphic Icons. 925 silver + 18K gold.
104 Alternate view.
105 Full view.
106 Closeup view.
107 Back view.
108 Hallmark.
109 Multilayered Pre-Incan Lambayeque or Sican Civilization Ritual Mask Pin Adorned with Chrysocolla Gemstone Cabochon Solar Disk Ear Spools. 925 silver + chrysocolla. These mask designs are among the most emblematic images of ancient Peru.
110 Full view.
111 Alternate view.
112 View highlighting surmounted layers of silver.
113 View highlighting superb dimensionality of design.
114 Back view.
115 Hallmark.
116 Exquisite Peruvian Bird in Flight Pin. 925 silver with enamel. Exceptionally well constructed employing cutwork, piercing, flat chasing, surmounted silver work, oxidizing, and enameling.
117 Alternate view showing the superb dimensionality and definition of the design.
118 Alternate view.
119 Detailed view.
120 Pin back.
121 Hallmarks.
122 Exceptionally Rare Peruvian Storyteller Silver Bracelet with Three-Dimensional Panorama Hinged Panels. Most likely .900 silver.
123 Full-length view.
124 Alternate full-length view.
125 Panels closeup.
126 Panels closeup 2.
127 Panels closeup 3.
128 Overhead view.
129 Alternate view.
130 Alternate view showing clasp and safety lock.
131 Back view of bracelet.
132 Unknown mark. No other markings evident on bracelet.
133 Exceptionally Rare Early Peruvian Sterling Silver Double-sided Bracelet. Handwrought in .925 silver. Front displays folkloric storyteller panoramas of Peruvians in their everyday lives. Back depicts pre-Columbian Inca deities and iconic figurals.
134 Full-length view of front.
135 Full-length view of back.
136 Detail of front panoramas.
137 Detail of back Inca imagery.
138 Alternate view front.
139 Alternate view back {interior of bracelet as it shows closed}.
140 Alternate view of bracelet turned inside out.
141 View of detailed push button v-spring clasp box clasp, as well as additional locking safety clasp.
142 Alternate view of clasp and additional locking safety clasp.
143 925 Hallmark.
144 Exceptionally Old Peruvian Sterling Silver Jaguar or Puma Pin. Handwrought employing meticulous cutwork, incising, and oxidizing, the body of figure is “tattooed” with ancient glyphic symbols and designs.
145 Full view.
146 Back of pin.
147 Old-style C-clasp + hallmarks.
148 Highly Unusual Mexican Brooch Pendant Depicting Inca Sun God Inti. Handwrought in .925, with mixed metals silver, brass, and copper, as well as azurmalachite inlay. Square front face with open mouth and tear elements under eyes. Mythological images, including profile puma and bird heads, emanate ray-like from frame of face.
149 Alternate view.
150 Alternate view.
151 Back of piece showing rollover-locking clasp and bail.
152 Hallmark, indicating piece was designed and produced by Mexican silvermaker Andres Juarez Carbajal.
153 Striking Peruvian Sterling Silver + 18K Gold Brooch Pendant, with Enamel Accent. Handwrought in .925 silver + applied 18K gold pelican figural, with poured turquoise enamel eye, set in raised gold bezel. Note graceful openwork in silver section.
154 Full view.
155 Close up view.
156 Back view.
157 Hallmarks with artisan initials JVG, Industria Peruana, 18K, 925.
158 Exceptionally Rare Early Signed Peruvian Stamped Silver SNAKE SERPENT Brooch
159 Alternate view
160 Close up view
161 Back of brooch
162 Hallmark
163 Rare Silver over Bronze PERUVIAN TUPU Shawl PIN with Peacock + Dangling Milagro Charms
164 Full length view
165 Close up top
166 Close up bottom
167 Alternate view
168 Alternate view
169 Back
170 Highly Unusual Welsch Peruvian Brooch Depicting Pre-Incan Single-spouted Vessel. .925 silver deisnged with superb pre-Columbian imagery surmounted to scorched base. Piece is deeply convex to suggest roundness of vessel. Really exciting piece!
184 Extraordinary 1940’s or ’50s Peruvian Openwork Storyteller .925 Silver Bracelet. The hinged panels are executed in layers, infusing each with remarkable detail and dimensionality.
185 Alternate view.
186 Alternate view.
187 Alternate view.
188 Alternate view.
189 Alternate view.
190 Back of bracelet.
191 Hallmarks.
192 Alternate view.
193 Multilayered Pre-Incan Lambayeque or Sican Civilization Ritual Mask Pin Adorned with Chrysocolla Gemstone Cabochon Solar Disk Ear Spools. 925 silver + chrysocolla. These mask designs are among the most emblematic images of ancient Peru.
194 Alternate view.
195 Alternate view.
196 Alternate view.
197 Back of brooch with hallmark.
198 Alternate view.
199 Extraordinary + Massive Peruvian Silver Cuff Bracelet Produced for Presigiious Lima, Peru, Retailer Welsch. Weighs in at 188 grams.
200 Handwrought in .900 silver with surmounted iconic figurals from pre-Inca and Inca mythology, set against heavily stippled background.
201 Icons include Inti sun god, homre-condor, and double-headed serpent.
209 Handwrought in .900 silver, it not only boasts astonishing and meticulous miniature openwork, but it is also two-sided, displaying motifs on both the front {outside} and back {inside} of the piece.
210 Most probably dating to the 1940’s or ’50s, this fascinating bracelet is composed of eight convex panels interconnected by pin hinges.
211 Alternate view.
212 Alternate view.
213 Alternate view.
214 Alternate view.
215 Alternate view.
216 Majestic + Massive Peruvian 1940s Sterling Silver Panel Bracelet Executed in the Traditional Spanish Colonial Style, Post-Inca Empire Conquest ~ 75.5 Grams.
217 Alternate view.
218 Alternate view.
219 Alternate view.
220 Alternate view.
221 Back of bracelet.
222 Closeup of center panel.
223 Markings.
224 Alternate view.
225 Beautifully Handwrought Peruvian .950 Panel Bracelet Boasting Dimensional Openwork + Insets of Turquoise, Chrysocolla, and Spiny Oyster (Spondylus). Most likely 1950’s tourist trade souvenir piece.
Beautiful work, love the storyteller bracelets. Wish i could find something like that with mythic figures/Andean trilogy - puma/condor/snake - Gerard, Wed, 22 Jun 2016 4:59PM
Your collection is wonderful. Thank you for your advice on my "Peruvia" brooch I advertised as Mexican Silver. I will keep your site on hand. - kaaren krueger | LinensWithLove@etsy.com, Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:06AM
Hi--I am trying to reach June Townsend. I have a vintage 18k gold and silver paneled Peruvian link cuff bracelet she might find interesting and I would like to know more about it, myself. I think it is Laffi, not sure though. Can you help me find June? I am in NYC at least once a month, if that helps.
