A group of Hector Aguilar Mexican silver floral brooches
A group of Hector Aguilar Mexican silver floral brooches
Hector Aguilar (1905-1986)
Circa 1940-1945, 1943-1948, 1948-1962; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped: HA [conjoined] / 940 / Taxco; further variously marked: Made in Mexico / Sterling / [Eagle 9]
Six sterling silver brooches in floriform or foliate motifs in various styles including orchids, 6 pieces
Largest: 2.25" H x 5.25" W; Smallest: 1.75" H x 2.375" W
136.4 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Literature: Some designs illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, "Silver Masters of Mexico: Hector Aguilar and the Taller Borda" (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1996), 94, fig. II-54.
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Clip brooch with faint residue to base of one flower bud. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A group of Hector Aguilar Mexican silver floral brooches
Hector Aguilar (1905-1986)
Circa 1940-1945, 1943-1948, 1948-1962; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped: HA [conjoined] / 940 / Taxco; further variously marked: Made in Mexico / Sterling / [Eagle 9]
Six sterling silver brooches in floriform or foliate motifs in various styles including orchids, 6 pieces
Largest: 2.25" H x 5.25" W; Smallest: 1.75" H x 2.375" W
136.4 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Literature: Some designs illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, "Silver Masters of Mexico: Hector Aguilar and the Taller Borda" (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1996), 94, fig. II-54.
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Clip brooch with faint residue to base of one flower bud. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
