A mixed group of Mexican and South American silver jewelry
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Description
20th Century
Each but one stamped variously for Mexico; further variously stamped: Silver / Sterling / 925 / Taxco / [Eagle 1] / [Eagle 5] / [Eagle 28] / GRO / BETO / RFC / AB / JJ / GE
Twelve works, comprising four brooches with ornate designs including one with stone-set turquoise, one with onyx and silver overlay, one with repousse designs and dangles, and one with silver overlay faces (largest: 3" H x 3" W); three pendant/brooches, including a large round overlay pendant with multiple figures, an openwork brooch with dangles, and a chased silver inlay portrait brooch (largest: 3" Dia.); a round figural pendant (stamped: 0900; 2" Dia.);
three pairs of earrings, including a double teardrop-shaped pair with shadowbox llama design (stamped: 13K; 2.25" H); and a chased and stamped silver belt buckle (stamped: Plata de Jalisco / Guad. / Mex. / 925 / V.H.L.C. / [Eagle 50]; 2" H x 3.375" W), 15 pieces
238.6 grams
Provenance: The Goodenough Estate, benefiting St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea, HI
Each but one stamped variously for Mexico; further variously stamped: Silver / Sterling / 925 / Taxco / [Eagle 1] / [Eagle 5] / [Eagle 28] / GRO / BETO / RFC / AB / JJ / GE
Twelve works, comprising four brooches with ornate designs including one with stone-set turquoise, one with onyx and silver overlay, one with repousse designs and dangles, and one with silver overlay faces (largest: 3" H x 3" W); three pendant/brooches, including a large round overlay pendant with multiple figures, an openwork brooch with dangles, and a chased silver inlay portrait brooch (largest: 3" Dia.); a round figural pendant (stamped: 0900; 2" Dia.);
three pairs of earrings, including a double teardrop-shaped pair with shadowbox llama design (stamped: 13K; 2.25" H); and a chased and stamped silver belt buckle (stamped: Plata de Jalisco / Guad. / Mex. / 925 / V.H.L.C. / [Eagle 50]; 2" H x 3.375" W), 15 pieces
238.6 grams
Provenance: The Goodenough Estate, benefiting St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea, HI
Condition
Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Stones with scattered abrasions. Onyx brooch with slightly bent elements and a missing dangle. Set turquoise brooch with slightly bent end scroll piece. Portrait brooch with loose pin.
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A mixed group of Mexican and South American silver jewelry
Estimate $200 - $300
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