GERARDO LOPEZ TAXCO MEXICO MEXICAN SILVER CUFF BRACELET

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DESCRIPTION : This is a STUPENDOUS sterling silver cuff bracelet that was handwrought in Taxco, Mexico, circa mid to late 1950's, by silversmith maestro, GERARDO LOPEZ. Maestro LOPEZ had a large taller and shop in Taxco in the 1950's ~ according to Penny C. Morrill's and Carole A. Berk's fabulous book, Mexican Silver , his shop was listed as being among "the best silver shops" in Taxco in a 1950's guide book. This spectacular bracelet is masterfully crafted of heavy gauge sterling silver in a clean, sleek modernist design with a great art deco flair! This cuff is cinched in the center and has a multitude of silver domed ball accents ~ truly extraordinary design and execution. This is an elegant and timelessly classic Taxco silver bracelet ~ it would be a wonderful asset to your vintage Taxco jewelry collection. This is piece is collector/museum quality ~ a signed, early piece by one of Taxco's most talented maestors, Gerardo Lopez ~ extremely well designed and well made ~ simply, THE BEST! SIZE: Inside circumference is 5-5/8" with a 1-1/4" opening in the back (this is not adjustable due to the thickness of the silver), width is 1-3/8", and weight is 48 grams. CONDITION : Superior vintage condition ~ no dings/dents to the silverwork ~ no damage noted ~ just about PERFECT! HALLMARKS : "STERLING, 925, LOPEZ, TAXCO, HECHO EN MEXICO" and an illegible Eagle assay mark. GERARDO LOPEZ and this identical hallmark (photo L-43) are shown on pages 95 and 96 of Bille Hougart's highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (2006 edition). According to Mr. Hougart, LOPEZ began using this hallmark in 1955. PL EASE NOTE: Mexican vintage si lver jewelry is hand wrought, and tfore, not perfectly symmetrical ~ each piece will have variances that indicate that the piece is hand made ~ this does not constitute damage. Please READ the description and LOOK at all of the photos provided as they are a part of the description. Vintage pieces will show various signs of wear since they have been pre-loved ~ items are described to the best of my ability and any known damage will be noted. Please email me with any questions and check out my other auctions. I try to list new treasures at least six days per week ~ all of my auctions start and end at 9:00 PM EDST. Thanks for your interest! I am happy to combine shipping for multiple item purchases made within a 5 day period, so the more you buy, the more you save! All payments are due within 5 days of auction end. If you are paying by e-check or mailing your payment, your e-check must clear within 5 days of auction end and your mailed payment must be received within 5 days. If you cannot complete your purchase within 5 days, please contact me prior to bidding. "No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted." ~ AESOP ~ POLICIES: The posted shipping amount is for domestic only. International shipping will be more. Shipping is by USPS Priority Mail or USPS Global Priority Mail. I am happy to combine shipping for multiple item purchases within a five day period. If you win two or more items, please wait for an email from me that combines shipping before paying with Pay Pal. Insurance is optional but highly recommended. I am not responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail. Payment by Pay Pal is preferred. I also accept money orders and cashiers' checks in US funds; sorry no personal checks. International buyers must use Pay Pal only - no money orders . An email with payment details will be sent when the auction ends. Payment must be received within 5 days of auction end or the item will be relisted ~ if paying by e-check through PayPal, your e-check must clear within 5 days of auction end (please do not wait for days before paying by e-check which would delay payment beyond the 5 day days as it takes 4-5 days for e-checks to clear). The item will ship the day after payment is received. Please let me know when you have safely recei... read more

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