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]
Six works in sterling silver and blue enamel designed by Margot Van Voorhies, comprising a "Flower with Tassel" pendant/brooch necklace with detachable two-piece link chain (Nos. 5769 and 5669; 14" L x 2.375" H) and a matching link bracelet with tassel charm (7" L x 0.5" H), together with a three-color dot and square fan swirl link bracelet (No. 5698; 7" L x 1.25" H), and a pair of two-color "Pointed Face" circular screwback earclips (No. 5414; 0.875" Dia.) as well as a "Two-Color Dot and Square Scroll" brooch/pendant (No. 5601; 2.25" H x 2" W), with a matching pair of screwback earclips (Each: 1.375" H), 10 pieces
183.4 grams gross

Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh

Literature: Some designs illustrated: Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 22, pl. 8; 70, pl. II-9.

Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Enamel with scattered light abrasions. Three color link bracelet with slight discoloration to some white panels. Dot and square pendant with minor loss to smallest dot; one dot and square ear clip with minor chip to edge of one dot. 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.