Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Designer Signed (73)

It is in excellent condition. No chips to the enamel, no repairs. It has a gold washed back. It has push clasp and safety chain.

These panel bracelet are valued around $300.00

It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch, but either way, this exceptional piece took untold hours to make and finish with such fine precision.

It is marked, "Talleres de los Ballesteros, Taxco, Gro., 925, Hecho en Mexico. It also has the design number MM34.

According to Billie Hougart's, The Little Book Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks, Talleres de Los Ballesteros was established in the family's home town of Iguala in 1937 by Jalil Majul Ballesteros. It was a family business that eventually moved to Taxco in 1941. They were known as a very successful manufacturer and retailer.

Their stylized, 'B', is a distinguishing mark on their work, which has changed over time. The mark on this piece was used from 1942-1980.

It measures 2 1/2" across the widest part and 2-1/8" across the other direction, and weighs a hefty 26.5 grams. It is a stunning piece of wearable sculpture. This lovely piece is in excellent vintage condition.

Hat contains blue rhinestones with pink rhinestone trim - Green rhinestone eyes and blue rhinestone slippers Red enamel mouth and nose - some enamel missing off nose Large taupe colored faux pearl measures 7/8" in diameter Secure clasp on back.

Designed by Frederick Pearsall for the Imperial Pearl Co.

Mark: MARSLIEU STERLING PAT PEND

Size: 2 3/4" x 1 3/4"

Condition: Very good. No rubbing to gold wash.

Pat Octo 14, 1947, Des 147,679

Dimensions: 3/4" x 5/8"

Hallmarked: Mazer, sterling on the sides, sterling on the back of the clip.

Condition: excellent

Tribute to America Costume Jewelry, by Brunialti, on p. 143. Circa 1944-1945. Excellent vintage condition. Ref:

Dimensions: 7/8" diameter .

Dimensions: 3 5/16" x 1 3/4"

Dimensions: 1 1/4" x 1 7/8"

Hallmark: Reja Sterling

Most of these designs represent mythological character from the Tale of Ramayama.The enameling and the gilding are in excellent condition.

It is 2" x 1 7/8" and weighs 25 grams.

Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.

Ref: Warman's Jewelry, p. 209

Ref: Fun Jewelry by Schiffer p. 76

Ref: American Costume Jewelry by Brunialti pp 153,154.

Ref: Signed beauties of Costume Jewelry by Marcia "Sparkles Brown,Collector Books,,2002, p179

Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.

Ref: Warman's Jewelry, p. 209 Ref: Fun Jewelry by Schiffer p. 76

Ref: American Costume Jewelry by Brunialti pp 153,154.

Ref: Signed beauties of Costume Jewelry by Marcia "Sparkles Brown,Collector Books,,2002, p179

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Condition: excellent

Size: 1 5/8" x 1 3/4"

Reference: Fun jewelry, Schiffer p. 82,

Reference: American Costume Jewely, Art and industry (2008) v.2 p. 180.

Date: 1943, Des 135,169

Hallmark: Trifari, sterling

Des Pat Alfred Philippe July 1945, 143989

Dimensions: 1" x 1/2"

Hallmark: Trifari, sterling

Des Pat Alfred Philippe July 1945, 143989

Dimensions: 1" x 1/2"

Hallmarked: Sterling, Des Pat. No 129165 and Trifari

Dimensions: 2 7.8" x 1 15/16"

Reference: 20th Century Costume Jewelry by Cathy Gordon, p 119

Reference: American Costume Jewelry by Bruinialti pp. 145.146.

This pin usually retail for $195.00

This brooch has some wear to the vermiel on the front surface.