1950's vintage Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver Floral Pin Brooch with Amethyst

Dimensions: 3" long, 1-5/8" wide; 23.52 grams

Stone Dimension: Amethyst teardrop shape is 1/2" long, 3/8" wide; stone is lightly occluded

Marks: Margot de Taxco, Sterling Made in Mexico circle; 5117

Condition: Very good for its age; pin in good working order

Price - $375

Item #4293

 

This is a departure in fabrication from most Margot pieces. It's done in the overlay style, similar to what the Hopi produce. It's constructed from 2 layers of sterling silver. The top layer is pierced with an abstract leaf design and the lower layer has been blackened.