Description
Margot De Taxco signed/hallmarked piece. The brooch is a Mayan-style face surrounded by swirls. The piece is from the Mask series. The design is champleve style enamel & sterling silver. On the back, there is a pin. CONDITION: Very good vintage pre-owned. surface scratches & wear commensurate to the age. Champlevé enamel is created with indented areas that are carved or cast into the metal & then filled with the enamel. After the enamel has been fired, the object is then filed & polished, leaving the non-indented areas without enamel. The name Champlevé comes from the French word meaning 'raised field'. This design is featured in the book: "Silver Artists of Modern Mexico, Dreaming in Silver" by Penny Morrill for Schiffer, Pg. 255." HALLMARK: Margot De Taxco, Made in Mexico, 16 Eagle #5414A MEASUREMENTS: 3" H x 2 1/2" W MATERIAL: Sterling Silver, enamel. COLOR: Silver, green speckled, black. GRAMS: 28.3 FINAL SALE. Thank you for visiting Papillon Vintage Shop. Vintage Margot De Taxco Sterling Silver Enamel Brooch, #5414A Mask Pointed Face
