RARE OLD TAXCO MEXICO SILVER DECO BRACELET ~ PARRA

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DESCRIPTION : This is a FABULOUS silver bracelet that was designed and handwrought by Horacio de la Parra (PARRA) in Mexico in 1940. Horacio de la Parra was the original owner of Conquistador ~ Conquistador produced jewelry and holloware for William Spratling and Hector Aguilar in the 1950's. You are bidding on a stunning silver bracelet that is styled in a classical art deco design. The silver almost looks woven and is accented with twenty-one silver half round sps. The closure is a tongue and box clasp that works perfectly and closes with a crisp 'click'. PARRA items are highly prized by collectors and this piece is of the highest quality ~ THE BEST! SIZE: Inside circumference when closed is 7", width is 1", and weight is 48 grams. CONDITION : Excellent vintage condition ~ the third silver half sp in from the tongue portion of the clasp has a ding on the top left side of the sp (see photos 6 and 7) this in no way affects the aesthetic beauty of this unique bracelet ~ no damage noted ~ just about PERFECT! HALLMARKS : "SILVER, PARRA, MEXICO". PARRA (Horacio de la Parra) is marked on the box portion of the clasp and "TAXCO, 925" is marked on the tongue portion of the clasp. Horacio de la Parra is shown on pages 132 and 133 of Bille Hougart's highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (20 06 edition). According to Ms. Hougart, this hallmark was used by Parra in 1940. 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. 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! Payment is due within 5 days of auction end. If you are paying by e-check, your e-check must clear within 5 days of auction end (please don't wait for days before paying by e-check which would extend payment beyond the 5 day period). "No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted." ~ AESOP ~ POLICIES: T he 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 received the item by posting my feedback. Once I know that you have received the item, I will post your feedback. Unless otherwise described, items are vintage or antique and will have associated wear ~ silver may be tarnished as I do not polish any vintage silver. Please be advised that I am not a gemologist but describe all items to the best of my ability. All sales are final unless an item is misrepresented in the auction description. If... read more

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