MATL VINTAGE MEXICAN GEMSTONE SILVER PENDANT CROSS

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MATL, Mexican Turquoise and Amethyst Silver Pendant Cross. Magnificent, ca. 1970’s, Fully Marked. Matilde Eugenia Poulat introduced “Matl” in 1934, and since her death in 1960, her designs and techniques have been carried on by her nephew, Ricardo Salas. Her designs for jewelry and religious figures were part of the new cultural vision among Mexico ’s intellectuals after the revolution. In the 1920’s, artists were searching for a Mexican aesthetic, rejecting European subjects in favor of the art of the Pre-Conquest Indians and of the Mexican Pueblos. She found inspiration in the Mixtec gold jewelry discovered in 1932 at Monte Albán. The mark, “Matl”, was originally a registered trademark, number 142093. In the 1950’s the company acquired the eagle stamp with the number 129. What is now used to identify the work of Matl Salas is the number MS-12, the mark “Matl” and the signature of Ricardo Salas engraved on the back of the piece. You could find more information about Matl in the book: Mexican Silver, 20 th Century Handwrought Jewelry & Metalwork by Penny Chittim Morrill and Carole A. Berk. This is a magnificent pendant cross worked with applied wire and embossing. This piece also has one pentagonal carved and eighteen turquoise beads, three cabochon and one pyramidal amethysts in its composition. On the middle of it has a pyramidal carved amethyst which is surrounded by torched wire. On the three upper arms this piece has set the three cabochon amethysts and have a curved line made of three turquoise beads on each one. The lower arm, has the pentagonal carved turquoise stone and a curved line made of four turquoise beads. Between the three upper arms, this piece has two spiral wires. All the perimeter of two sides of the lower arm have an undulating silver wire. The lower part has a silver piece with a line of five turquoise beads and it is attached by two circular links. All of it has silver wire. It is a really complex but beautiful composition; full of movement and details. You really have to look at the photos so you can appreciate all the details that this piece has. It will fit a chain which measures less than 3/8 in. approx. It measures: 2 3/8 X 1 3/8 in. It is fully marked as follows: MS-12, and the rest is almost erased because of the use, but it can be slightly seen MATL, ??, MEXICO , 142093. It weights: 8.9 gr. This piece is in excellent vintage condition, it has only some minor surface scratches and dents common to any worn vintage piece. Look at the photos so you can detail it. If you are a collector of Mexican Pieces of Old Taxco, don't let this pass you by. It is in mint condition. Visit my other auctions maybe something else can interest you. I can combine shipping. Check out my other Items Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Shipping FedEx insured: US /CA $30 EUROPE $35 ASIA/AU/SA $45 SHIPPING MEXPOST (NO INSURTANCE TWO WEEKS) US/CA $20 EUROPE $24 ASIA/AU $28 These I can send it by air priority mail it delays 2 weeks. SHIPPING Air Mail (NO INSURANCE TWO WEEKS) US/CA$ 7 EUROPE $9 ASIA/AU$15 All our merchandise is sold “AS-IS” guaranteed to be authentic. All sales are final with the exception of the our return policy if buyer wishes to return item they must do so within the allotted time of 3 business days and t is a restocking fee charge of 15%. (no-exceptions-unless wrong item was shipped or item is grossly misrepresented) Winning bidder assumes all risk of liability with respect to the purchase which includes shipping, handling, and insurance charges. Refunds will be granted once item has been returned in its original condition. Any tampering or mishandling of the item caused by the buyer will be assumed by the buyer. Sellers: Get your own map today. ... read more

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