HECTOR AGUILAR CORO MEXICAN SILVER BROOCH BOOK PIECE

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DESCRIPTION : This is a STUPENDOUS silver brooch that was made in Mexico, circa 1940's, by CORO. During World War II, Hector Aguilar and Gerald Rosenberger, the owner of CORO, entered into a financial partnership. Hector Aguilar's Taller Borda produced silver jewelry for CORO in great volume. This brooch is pictured on page 111, photo plate VII-33, of Penny C. Morrill's and Carole A. Berk's magnificent book, Mexican Silver , and the description of the photo reads "Hector Aguilar, c. 1940". The identical hallmark on this brooch is shown under "Hallmarks of the Taller Borda" on page 12 of Penny C. Morrill's book, Silver Masters of Mexico . This is a masterfully crafted VERY dimensional silver repousse brooch in a floral and foliate motif ~ the swaying leaves, tulip flowers and demi sp accents are exquisite! The designs are heavily oxidized which highlights the silverwork beautifully. It has a locking pin clasp on the back which works perfectly. This is a very collectible, signed piece ~ art-to-wear at it's finest ~ it is extremely well crafted and is in pristine condition! SIZE: Length is 3-1/2", width is 2-3/4", and weight is 30 grams. CONDITION : Superior vintage condition ~ no damage noted~ rich, age associated patina to the silver (could be polished to a brilliant shine) ~ just about PERFECT! HALLMARKS : "CORO inscribed in script in the center of a circle, above are the words, MADE IN MEXICO and below, the word SILVER". This identical hallmark is shown in Silver Masters of Mexico as referenced in the description paragraph. Also, this identical hallmark is shown on page 52 (photo C-98) and is identified as "Hector Aguilar, for Coro, Made in Mexico, Coro, Silver (1943-1950) in Bille Hougart's highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (2006 edition). This piece is at least 925 sterling silver but is most likely made of a higher grade of silver since much of the early Mexican silver was crafted of 930-980 silver. The soft luster of the silver leads me to believe that it is at least 940 silver (which Hector Aguilar used regularly in his jewelry). 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 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 nights per week. All of my auctions begin and end at 9:00 P.M., 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 ... read more

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