1950's MIGUEL MELENDEZ Taxco Mexico Eagle Mosiac Turquoise Star Brooch Pendant

Description

BIG 1950s Miguel Melendez Taxco Handmade Sterling Mexican Modernist Pin PENDANT vintage 1950s 60s handmade sterling silver and azurmalachite inlay Mexican modernist brooch pin pendant by Taxco artist/silversmith Miguel Melendez. Melendez started his career working for Spratling in the 1930s and moved with the Castillos when they opened their shop. He later went with Margot at the opening of her business, and opened his own store in the late 1950s. Measures 2" by 2-1/8" and weighs 18.9 grams total. Marked "Sterling", Eagle 1, Miguel Melendez maker mark, and "Taxco" at back. This pendant would look equally great on a torque neckring, or on a black fabric cord as well! There is some natural irregularity to the green stone inlay which is original and not damage.
1950's MIGUEL MELENDEZ Taxco Mexico Eagle Mosiac Turquoise Star Brooch Pendant
1950's MIGUEL MELENDEZ Taxco Mexico Eagle Mosiac Turquoise Star Brooch Pendant
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Description
Interesting vintage estate brooch pin / pendant having a star design crafted of sterling silver by designer Miguel, Taxco featuring mosaic inlaid green turquoise stones!
TYPE:
Vtg MIGUEL Taxco Mexico Eagle Mark Mosiac Green Turquoise Star Brooch Pendant
STYLE: Star / Sun
METAL:
Sterling Silver
PURITY:
925
WEIGHT: 24.8 grams
STONES: Turquoise
SIZE (APPROX): approx. 2 1/8" diameter
MARKINGS:  STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO M hallmark TAXCO EAGLE MARK (mark is partial and number cannot be seen)
DEFECTS: Please note the pin bar is missing and will need to be replaced.  Has been gently loved over the years and shows some surface wear and patina.
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vintage 1950s 60s handmade sterling silver and azurmalachite inlay Mexican modernist brooch pin pendant by Taxco artist/silversmith Miguel Melendez. Melendez started his career working for Spratling in the 1930s and moved with the Castillos when they opened their shop. He later went with Margot at the opening of her business, and opened his own store in the late 1950s. Measures 2" by 2-1/8" and weighs 18.9 grams total. Marked "Sterling", Eagle 1, Miguel Melendez maker mark, and "Taxco" at back. This pendant would look equally great on a torque neckring, or on a black fabric cord as well! There is some natural irregularity to the green stone inlay which is original and not damage.
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