Taxco Sterling Silver Animal Jewelry
second quarter - mid 20th century
lot of 6, includes:
a pair of fish cufflinks set with abalone; a scrolling conjoined WS WILLIAM SPRATLING 925 TAXCO MEXICO with an Eagle 30 hallmark
length 1 inch x width 1 inch each, combined weight 11.7 dwt.
a set of matching feline-shaped pins and screw-back earrings with turquoise set as eyes; each marked with a conjoined JB TAXCO MEXICO STERLING
pin length 1-3/4 inches x width 1-1/2 inches, weight 11.3 dwt.
earring length 1 inch x width 7/8 inch each, combined weight 8.2 dwt.
an owl perched on a branch, set with Amethyst; marked with a worn HECHO EN MEXICO and possibly EJA
length 1-7/8 inches x width 1-1/2 inches, weight 11.1 dwt.
a pair of mixed metal and chip inlaid screw-back earrings with a parrot motif; marked CP STERLING TAXCO MEX 925 with an Eagle 3 hallmark
length 1 inch x width 1 inch each, combined weight 10.1 dwt.
an enamel hummingbird pin; marked Easteban 925 MEX STERLING
length 1-3/4 inches x width 1-3/4 inches, weight 7.3 dwt.
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
