A mixed group of Mexican silver jewelry
A mixed group of Mexican silver jewelry
Mid-20th century
Each variously marked for maker, Sterling, Mexico, and design number
Six silver brooches in sterling silver including two Los Castillo brooches with floral and scroll motifs and set amethyst (Largest: No. 456P; 3" H x 3.5" W; Smallest: No. 700; 1.5" H x 1.125" W), a Los Castillo calla lily brooch (No. 610c; 4.5" H x 2.5" W), a Hector Aguilar floral spray brooch with amethyst accents (2.5" H x 3.5" W), and a Taller Borda repousse silver flower brooch (3.875" H x 2.875" W), as well as a Victoria sculptural orchid brooch (3.25" H x 3.125" W) and a pair of Victoria silver floral earrings (Each: 1" Dia.), 8 pieces
230.1 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Amethysts with scattered abrasions, surface reaching fractures, and visible inclusions. Victoria orchid brooch pin with loose clasp. 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 mixed group of Mexican silver jewelry
Mid-20th century
Each variously marked for maker, Sterling, Mexico, and design number
Six silver brooches in sterling silver including two Los Castillo brooches with floral and scroll motifs and set amethyst (Largest: No. 456P; 3" H x 3.5" W; Smallest: No. 700; 1.5" H x 1.125" W), a Los Castillo calla lily brooch (No. 610c; 4.5" H x 2.5" W), a Hector Aguilar floral spray brooch with amethyst accents (2.5" H x 3.5" W), and a Taller Borda repousse silver flower brooch (3.875" H x 2.875" W), as well as a Victoria sculptural orchid brooch (3.25" H x 3.125" W) and a pair of Victoria silver floral earrings (Each: 1" Dia.), 8 pieces
230.1 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Amethysts with scattered abrasions, surface reaching fractures, and visible inclusions. Victoria orchid brooch pin with loose clasp. 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.
