long Mexican Deco Etruscan Revival silver lariat Necklace
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1950: Item # 1463414
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1950: Item # 1463414
Please refer to our stock # 15747 when inquiring.
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Profusely studded with the Etruscan style’s tell-tale florets this long Mexican lariat necklace was made in Cuernavaca, one of the country’s main silver-smithing centers. A rather rare jewel of the Deco period, it consists of a long strand of short barrel beads strung on flexible silver wire. Classically elegant yet with body and strong presence, the necklace has developed a deep patina over the years. I particularly love the over-sized beads it ends in that are also reflected in the clasp combination. Exceptional and rare, the necklace measures 31 1/2” long (end to end) with its small beads being 1/2” in diameter while the bigger ones are approx. 11/16”. The lariat weighs 120.8 grams and is signed with maker’s initials “ASG” as well as “HECHO EN MEX”, “925” and “CUER”. It dates in the pre-1948 period and is in excellent vintage condition with the deepest patina ever, with all its florets and beading in place, having no damage or any repairs noted - a gorgeous example of an Etruscan style lariat from Mexico.
