A group of Margot de Taxco Mexican 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]
Four works in black enamel designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a black enamel intertwined lines link bracelet (No. 539; 6.25" L x 1.25" H) with a pair of matching screwback earrings (Each: 1.75" H), a black dog brooch (No. 5888; 2.25" H x 1.125" W), and a "Roman Patrician" cameo-style brooch/pendant (No. 5826; 3" H x 2.25" W), 5 pieces
159.0 grams gross

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" (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 143, pl. VIII-16; 157, pl. IX-10.

Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Enamel with scattered light abrasions. Bracelet and earrings with minor hairlines and small chips to enamel. Roman brooch with a few scattered minor chips. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.