Los Ballesteros Mexican silver and tiger's eye "mask" Bracelet
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Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1970: Item # 1441607
Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1970: Item # 1441607
Please refer to our stock # 15313 when inquiring.
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I have said many times in the past that I consider the Los Ballesteros workshop Taxco’s foremost creator of the so-called “mask” jewelry. And among their best are their hinged bangle bracelets, a fantastic example of which I am presenting here. The effigy is carved out of tiger’s eye, a stone which creates a magical sensation with its molten gold, glistening caramel and rich chocolate browns. Serene under its heavy, ornate headdress the “face” looks as if in deep sleep, its features relaxed, as if the soul behind them has already reached the final destination in its journey to oblivion. Having an inner circumference of 6 5/8” (clasped), the bracelet has a width that varies between 1 3/4” at center front and 5/8”. It weighs 73.3 grams and is fully marked with the workshop’s signature as shown as well as “STERLING 925”, “HECHO EN MEXICO” and Eagle 42 assay mark. It dates in the 1950s-60s and is in excellent vintage condition with a superbly carved “mask” that is smooth and free of problems, beautifully layered silver work, nice patina and no damage or repairs noted.
