MARGOT de TAXCO MEXICO MEXICAN SILVER ENAMEL BRACELET

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MASSIVE VINTAGE MARGOT DE TAXCO BRACELET 2-1/8" Wide ~ 135 Grams ~ Signed and Fully Marked DESCRIPTION : This is a RARE and STUPENDOUS sterling silver and enamel bracelet that was handwrought in Taxco, Mexico, after 1955, by silver maestra, MARGOT van VOORHIES CARR (?-1985) of MARGOT de TAXCO. Margot moved to Mexico City with friends from San Francisco in 1937. She was introduced to Antonio Castillo by Antonio's sister, Maria. Antonio and Margot married while Antonio was still working for William Spratling's Las Delicias . Margot would design jewelry that Antonio would produce at night ~ these pieces sold so well that Antonio left William Spratling and Las Delicias and opened LOS CASTILLO with Margot and his brothers. Margot and Antonio divorced after about 10 years and Margot opened MARGOT DE TAXCO in 1948. "As the Stars are to the Night, So are Jewels to the Woman" was on her calling card ~ this statement represents Margot's dedication to designing classical and feminine art-to-wear jewelry that is elegantly timeless. This extraordinary bracelet is masterfully crafted in an elegant and timeless design ~ Margot consistently marked her jewelry with a design number and her enamel pieces were numbered 5109 through 5922 ~ this bracelet is design #5404. It consists of slender recentangular silver links that are 2-1/4" tall and 7/8 " wide ~ the links are designed in a classic Aztec/Mayan motif and have mirror images of curving silver designs that are surrounded with gorgeous champleve enamel inlay. The colors of the enamel are spectacular ~ green, gold, cobalt blue, turquoise and amber. T is black stylized fringe at the top and bottom of each link. The links are pin hinged together which gives the bracelet beautiful uninterrupted design flow. The clasp is a tongue and box closure that works perfectly and closes with a crisp "click' ~ t is an attached sterling safety chain. Margot is known for her very high quality champleve enamel work and this bracelet is no exception! All of the enamel work is in exceptional condition. Vintage MARGOT art-to-wear pieces are becoming harder to find on the market and are sought by serious collectors from all over the world ~ this is an authentic VINTAGE Margot de Taxco bracelet, not a new piece made from Margot's jewelry molds. This bracelet is extremely well made and crafted in a unique and gorgeous timeless design ~ it is heirloom/ collector quality ~ simply, THE BEST!!! FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING! Buyer is responsible for cost of insurance which is based on the final sales price ~ please see insurance rate chart at the end of this listing. SIZE: Inside circumference when closed is 7-1/4", width is 2-1/8", and weight is 135 grams. CONDITION : Superior vintage condition ~ no dents/dings to silverwork ~ no chipped, cracked, missing or damaged enamel ~ no damage noted~ just about PERFECT! HALLMARKS : "MARGOT DE TAXCO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, 5404 (design number)" and the Eagle 16 assay mark . MARGOT VAN VOORHIES CARR/MARGOT DE TAXCO and this hallmark (photo V-5) is shown on pages 205-207 of Bille Hougart's highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (2006 edition). Mr. Hougart indicates that Margot used this particular hallmark from 1955 until 1978. SHIPPING CHARGE INCLUDES USPS PRIORITY MAIL COST, GIFT BAG, BUBBLE WRAP, PACKAGING TAPE, SHIPPING BOX, DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, AND DAILY TRIPS TO THE POST OFFICE . PLEASE NOTE: Mexican vintage si lver jewelry is handwrought, and tfore, not perfect ~ each piece will have variances that indicate that the piece is hand made. 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 damage will be noted. Please email me with any questions and check out my other auctions. I try to list new treasures several times each week ~ all of my auctions begin and end in five minute intervals beginning at 9:00 PM EDST. Thanks f... read more

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