Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (140)

Dimensions:2 7/8" x 1 3/4"

Hallmark : Corocraft, sterling

Condition: Super

Details:

• ID: Vintage Coro Sterling Craft Figural Silver Goose Brooch

• Feature: Repoussé Design, very nice detail

• Size: 3 3/4" ( wing to tail) 3 1/4" (nose to tail) and 2 3/4 like you were wearing the pin.

• Weight: 16.5 grams

• Clasp: Locking clasp

• Hallmark(s): "Coro STERLING CRAFT"

• Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition

. Coro Sterling Craft Goose in Flight Brooch is Bold in Flight and in Size and remarkable in detail. The brooch was designed in 1941 by Gene Verrecchia. As you can see, the wings are not only detailed, the front wing is curved as it is in actual flight. The goose’s neck is stretched outward, its tail feathers trailing behind. When you hear the sound of the wild geese overhead in migration and look upward, this is the figure we see in the great flocks.

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

Hallmark: Sterling, Pat Pend.

Dimensions: 1 3/4" x 2" tall

Condition: Excellent

Designer: John Caianiello, Circa 1945-1946

Monogram: My sugar is so refined from Dick

Reference: American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry, Brunialti & Brunialti, 2008 v. 2 p167

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.