This pin usually retail for $195.00
This brooch has some wear to the vermiel on the front surface.
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.
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
Reference: Bruinialti, American Costume jewelry- Art & Industry (2008) Vol 1, page 93, mark number 7. Circa 1944-1947. It is in amazing condition.
It is 3" x 2 1/4"
Tribute to America Costume Jewelry, by Brunialti, on p. 143. Circa 1944-1945. Excellent vintage condition. Ref:
Most of these designs represent mythological character from the Tale of Ramayama.The enameling and the gilding are in excellent condition.
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
