RARE PARISINA VINTAGE MEXICO MEXICAN SILVER NECKLACE/ER

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DESCRIPTION : This is a MAGNIFICENT sterling silver necklace and earring set that was handwrought Mexico in the late 1950's/early 1960's and sold by Marcel Boucher of PARISINA. According to Bille Hougart (author of the highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks) , Boucher was born in France and was an apprentice with Cartier. He established the Marcel Boucher and Cie Company in New York in 1957 after he spent a few years designing jewelry for Mazer Brothers in New York. Boucher used the mark PARISINA on his Mexican made items. Marcel Boucher passed away in 1965. The necklace is spectacular and is masterfully crafted in a great art deco style design in an organic leaf motif. It consists of curved flowing repousse silver links with incised accents ~ the links are very dimensional ~ link connections are silver "O" rings. The clasp is a simple foldover clasp that locks when closed. The earrings are made like the links of the necklace and are clip-on style. This handwrought necklace and earring set is a masterpiece ~ art-to-wear at it's finest ~ a very collectible, signed, and fully hallmarked vintage set. The design is classically elegant and timeless ~ the quality and craftsmanship are as good as it gets ~ THE BEST!!! A matching bracelet is being offered separately. SIZE: Necklace: Inside circumference when closed is 15-3/4", width is 7/8", and weight is 41 grams. Earrings: Length is 7/8", width is 5/8", and weight is 6 grams. CONDITION : Superior vintage condition ~ no dings/dents to silverwork which is amazing for a piece that is 50 years old ~ no damage noted ~ rich, age associated patina to the silver ~ just about PERFECT! HALLMARKS : "MEXICO, STERLING, PARISINA". Marcel Boucher and PARISINA are shown on pages 28 of Bille Hougart's highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (2006 edition). PL EASE NOTE: Mexican vintage silver 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! All payments (PayPal, money orders, cashiers checks and e-checks) are due within 5 days of auction end. If you cannot complete your purchase within 5 days, please contact me. "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 feedba... read more

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