A group of Margot de Taxco Mexican silver and enamel jewelry
A group of Margot de Taxco Mexican silver and enamel jewelry
Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985)
Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number]
Three works in sterling silver and black enamel designed by Margot Van Voorhies comprising a "Circular Spiral" link necklace (No. 5357; 16.25" L x 1.625" H) and a matching link bracelet (7.25" L x 0.875" H), together with a spiral music note brooch (No. 5599; 1.875" H x 1.25" W), 3 pieces
122.2 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 132, pl. VII-37.
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Enamel with scattered light abrasions. Brooch with a minor area of subtle crazing to one note. 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 Margot de Taxco Mexican silver and enamel jewelry
Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985)
Circa 1955-1978; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number]
Three works in sterling silver and black enamel designed by Margot Van Voorhies comprising a "Circular Spiral" link necklace (No. 5357; 16.25" L x 1.625" H) and a matching link bracelet (7.25" L x 0.875" H), together with a spiral music note brooch (No. 5599; 1.875" H x 1.25" W), 3 pieces
122.2 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 132, pl. VII-37.
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Enamel with scattered light abrasions. Brooch with a minor area of subtle crazing to one note. 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.
