Description:
Pin weighs 10.1 grams
Violin is 2 inches in length
Marked ‘Mex. 925’
Marked ‘TM-90’
We are pleased to offer this unique Mexican sterling silver violin 2 inch pin broach.
This piece is a very detailed piece and is in excellent condition. It is an excellent example of the attention to detail of the Taxco Silver Smiths. The Violin is made so that every string can be seen and felt, even the tuning knobs were included on this pin. The silver has polish marks that come with age. It would be a wonderful addition to anybody’s collection.
As a result of its multitude of silver ore deposits, Mexico has become a cultural center of silversmithing and jewelry design stretching back to pre-colonial times. During the 1930s and up through the '50s artists communities cropped up throughout Mexico. Silver jewelry was among the most influential works to come out of these artist colonies. Today William Spratling and Margot de Taxco, who were associated with this movement, are highly revered by jewelry and silver collectors.
Three miles outside of Mexico City, Taxco has become a destination for tourists and the center of the silver industry. Often called “Silver City,” Taxco with its rolling hills and ancient cathedrals, has over 16,000 silver shops that line the tiny main plaza, Plaza Borda.
Taxco’s history is steeped in the tradition of silver mining since the time of Cortes and is one of the largest silver producers in the world.
The Mexican government has declared Taxco a national monument and has taken great efforts to be sure that the colonial atmosphere is preserved.
Sterling silver is a white and highly reflective precious metal. Sterling refers to silver that is 92.5 percent pure, which should be stamped on the metal, sometimes accompanied by the initials of the designer or country of origin as a hallmark. Although less durable than stainless steel and other precious metals, sterling silver is often employed in watches that coordinate or look like sterling jewelry.
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Goodoletom purchased this item from a Hartford area estate. It is unique in our inventory, so buy it now and don't be disappointed! 082808AJ01GR
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