Sold201819th C. Colonial Iron Processional Cross, ex-HistoriaLatin America, Mexico, ca. 1800 CE. An impressive hand-forged iron cross or crucifix, detached from its staff, from a village in Mexico. This type of cross was used in Christian processions, particulaSee Sold Price
Sold201617th C. Mexican Iron Cross Standard, ex-HistoriaMexico, 17th to 18th century CE. A simple iron cross with a socketed base for attaching it to a wooden pole and carrying it on a procession. The edges of the cross flare outward and there is a curvedSee Sold Price
Sold201719th C. Mexican Spurs, Iron / Silver, ex-HistoriaMexico, end of 19th to early 20th century CE. Beautiful pair of iron spurs decorated with added silver scrolls and geometric patterns. Leather straps still pretty pliable. Size: 6" from base to end ofSee Sold Price
Sold201519th C. Mexican Spurs, Iron / Silver, ex-HistoriaMexico, end of 19th to early 20th century. Beautiful pair of iron spurs decorated with added silver scrolls and geometric patterns. Leather straps still pretty pliable. Size: 6-1/2" from base to end oSee Sold Price
Sold201519th C. Mexican Horn / Iron Bowie Knife, ex-HistoriaMexico, 19th century CE. Horn and iron knife in a modified Bowie form. Long rounded cow horn handle with machined finial and long curved blade. Size: 11-3/8"L. Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, SantaSee Sold Price
Sold201519th C. Mexican Cristo Popular, ex-HistoriaCentral America, Guatemala, Spanish Colonial style, ca. 1900. A hand carved and polychrome 19th century Cristo Popular in a striking gilt-wood with a green painted cross, all mounted upon a stylized sSee Sold Price
Sold201519th C. Mexican Spurs, Iron/Silver, ex-HistoriaMexico, end of 19th to early 20th century CE. Beautiful pair of iron spurs decorated with added silver scrolls and geometric patterns. Leather straps still pretty pliable. Size: 6" from base to end ofSee Sold Price
Sold201718th C. Mexican Iron Processional CrossSpanish Colonial, Mexico, ca. 18th century CE. An impressive hand-forged iron cross or crucifix, detached from an accompanying staff, with a conical lower section meant for resting on a tall pole. A rSee Sold Price
Sold201819th C. Mexican Woven Rebozo - Ex Historia AntiquesNew World, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous and vibrant woven rebozo, a traditional long, flat garment worn by indigenous Mexican woman. Frida Kahlo famously wore one, and they are now seeing aSee Sold Price
Sold2022Exhibited 19th C. Mexican Painted Wood Cross - ex Quinn** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal developSee Sold Price
Sold2015Late 19th C. Mexican Tin Canteen, ex-HistoriaLatin America, Mexico, ca. 1875 CE. Tin plated canteen of an unusual form with suspension loops for strap. Size: 5-1/2"L x 6-1/4"H Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, CA. All items legalSee Sold Price
Sold201619th C. Mexican Ex Voto, Ex-HistoriaLatin America, Mexico, ca. 1899 CE. A beautiful and quite early ex-voto depicting a man lying in bed, presumably ill, beside a vision of a saint or perhaps a Christ figure presenting his palms, a healSee Sold Price
Sold2015Pair 19th C. US Iron Handcuffs, ex-HistoriaUnited States, ca. 1850. Pair of iron handcuffs, fastened with included iron screw key. One cuff marked "Hard" other marked "32." Floral pattern incised on end of each fastener. Cuffs attach to each oSee Sold Price
Sold201819th C. Mexican Tin Repousse Crown, ex-HistoriaNew World, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A delicate tin resplendor, a crown made for a saint statue (santo) in a church. The crown is repousse, with a round, crenellated headpiece and a halo-like attacSee Sold Price
Sold201619th C. Mexican Indigo / White Rebozo, ex-HistoriaLatin America, Mexico, ca. 1850 CE. A fine example of antique Mexican rebozo artistry, this mid-19th century woman's shawl is hand-woven of richly contrasting indigo and white cotton fibers. The jaspeSee Sold Price
Sold201619th C. Mexican Retablo - San Francisco, ex-HistoriaLatin America, Mexico, ca. mid-19th century CE. A finely painted large framed retablo on heavy gauge tin depicting San Francisco de Paula, the Italian saint who founded the Order of Minims or HermitsSee Sold Price
Sold201519th C. Mexican Retablo - San Francisco, ex-HistoriaLatin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. Beautifully painted large retablo on tin with the traditional depiction of San Francisco de Paola, the saint associated with charity. Note the word "CaridadSee Sold Price
Sold201519th C. US Iron Ankle Shackles, ex-HistoriaUnited States, ca. mid 19th century CE. A very interesting piece of penal history! Iron ankle shackles connected to each other by 4 links of heavy chain, hinged slide mechanism allows for easy tightenSee Sold Price
Sold201718th C. Mexican Trio of Iron Tools - Ex Historia**First Time At Auction**New World, Mexico, Spanish Colonial period, ca. 18th century CE. A trio of smithed iron tools, used for multiple purposes, including wedging and scraping. These would have beeSee Sold Price
Sold201519th C. Mexican Retablo - Santa Lucia, ex-HistoriaLatin America, Mexico, ca. 1885 CE. An extremely rare and finely painted retablo depicting Santa Lucia, a popular saint throughout Europe who is rarely found on tin paintings in Mexico. Saint Lucy wasSee Sold Price
Sold201619th C. Mexican Wax Doll Original, ex-HistoriaLatin America, Mexico, ca. 1900 CE. A moulded wax doll depicting a female figure wearing a black dress, comprised of a finely woven netted fabric, embellished at the collar, waist, cuffs, and scallopeSee Sold Price
Sold201619th C. Mexican Retablo - Mater Dolorosa, ex-HistoriaLatin America, Mexico, dated 1868 CE. A beautiful Mexican retablo depicting the Mater Dolorosa, a popular subject venerating the Virgin Mary. In addition to the traditional depiction, this example isSee Sold Price
Sold201519th C. Mexican Talavera Pottery Vase, ex-HistoriaMexico, ca. 1890 CE. Bright, cheerful Talavera vase with multi-colored design of bird/phoenix and floral elements. Talavera, the Mexican version of Spanish majolica, comes from Puebla. Size: 7-1/2"H.See Sold Price
Sold201619th C. Mexican Retablo - Santa Librata, ex-HistoriaLatin America, Mexico, ca. 1875 CE. A large antique Mexican retablo depicting Santa Librata. The legend of Santa Librata is a fascinating one. The daughter of a king, she was betrothed to a man she diSee Sold Price