early Los Ballesteros Mexican silver copper stone inlay Pin Pendant
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1950: Item # 1465033
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1950: Item # 1465033
Please refer to our stock # 15678 when inquiring.
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Dating in the first period of the Los Ballesteros workshop but after their 1941 move from Iguala to Taxco, this combination pin / pendant is an "archaeologically inspired" piece. A multitude of techniques come together in the creation of the figural scene that dominates here. Azur malachite inlay provides the canvas within which the combined copper and silver praying (?) figure is laid in. Surrounding all this, the sterling silver frame is embellished with overlay, oxidation and pyramid-shaped cut-out borders. Hours of careful, meticulous work; several different materials; demanding techniques - all hiding in a little treasure of vintage Mexican wearable history. The pin / pendant measures 2 3/8" wide by 1 1/2" tall and weighs 18.5 grams. It is fully signed with the workshop's logo as shown as well as "STERLING 925" and "HECHO EN MEXICO". It dates in the 1941-48 period and is in excellent vintage condition exhibiting the high level of craftsmanship the workshop was known and loved for during its heyday, with warm, beautiful patina and no damage or repairs noted in the metalwork nor the inlay.
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