Decorative ornament - Taxco - Mexico - 925 silver brooch

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Mexican Taxco brooch in 925 sterling silver, inlaid with turquoise and chrysocolla stones, measuring 4.5 × 4 cm and weighing 10 g, dating from ca. 1980–2000, with back marks STERLING, MEXICO, TH-43 and 925.

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Special Mexican brooch from Taxco, executed in solid 925 sterling silver and inlaid with real turquoise and chrysocolla.

The brooch depicts a stylized Mesoamerican ceremonial figure or dancer, with a striking headdress and raised arms. The turquoise and green-blue stone inlay is mosaic-like in the silver; at the ends of both arms there are round turquoise cabochons.

On the back marked STERLING, MEXICO, TH-43 and 925. The TH-43 mark dates from the Mexican registration system used from about 1979 and confirms manufacture in Taxco.

Provenance: Taxco, Mexico
Dating: ca. 1980–2000
Material: 925 sterling silver, turquoise and chrysocolla
Dimensions: 4.5 × 4 cm
Weight: 10 grams
Condition: very good, with light natural signs of use and patina

Special Mexican brooch from Taxco, executed in solid 925 sterling silver and inlaid with real turquoise and chrysocolla.

The brooch depicts a stylized Mesoamerican ceremonial figure or dancer, with a striking headdress and raised arms. The turquoise and green-blue stone inlay is mosaic-like in the silver; at the ends of both arms there are round turquoise cabochons.

On the back marked STERLING, MEXICO, TH-43 and 925. The TH-43 mark dates from the Mexican registration system used from about 1979 and confirms manufacture in Taxco.

Provenance: Taxco, Mexico
Dating: ca. 1980–2000
Material: 925 sterling silver, turquoise and chrysocolla
Dimensions: 4.5 × 4 cm
Weight: 10 grams
Condition: very good, with light natural signs of use and patina

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
10 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Stone type
Turquoise, Chrysocolla
Title additional information
925 silver brooch
Material
Silver, Stone
Country of origin
Mexico
Manufacturer/brand
Taxco
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
4.5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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