SALE Vintage 50s 60s Signed Taxco Blue Abalone Shell and Sterling 925 Silver Sea Turtle Brooch Pin

Jewelry : Vintage : Pins/Brooches : Taxco : Mexico : Sterling : Abalone : Blue Abalone : Primitive

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From a San Francisco estate is this charming artist signed sterling silver and blue abalone figural sea turtle brooch. Circa 1950s or early 1960s.

This brooch features a primitive style sterling silver dimensional sea turtle with a beautiful (1-1/8" long x 3/4" wide) large bezel set one piece solid cabochon of rich iridescent blue shot through with green and black abalone shell as pictured.

These larger pieces of blue abalone are very difficult to find ~ most Taxco jewelry uses small chips due to the rarity of the blue abalone shell.

Stamped on the back with the Taxco Eagle 3 which indicates this piece was made in Taxco, Mexico sometime from 1948 through 1980, although I date this as an earlier 1950s or early 1960s piece due to the size of the abalone cabochon.

Taxco has been the center of Mexican sterling silver jewelry craftspersons since the early 1940s.

There is an additional circular incised backstamp which reads Taxco Sterling 925 with initials of CP (?) in the center.

This brooch is highly three dimensional as the turtle stands on four legs which are incised with decorative etching as pictured. The tail and head are raised up with an etched face.

Fastens in the back with a safety feature "c" clasp.

Measurements ~

2-1/8" Long ~ Head to Tail 1-1/4" Wide ~ Outside of Left Foot to Outside of Right Foot Blue Abalone Shell Cabochon ~ 1-1/8" long x 3/4" wide

Condition ~

Excellent ~ no cracks, breaks, or other issues. There is a tiny area of roughness on the top surface of the abalone near the tail - I only noticed this when I ran my fingers over the turtle - as it is not visibly noticeable due to the beautiful pattern of the abalone. The circular area on the upper left of the cab is part of the shell's pattern and NOT a flaw.

The back fastener is securely fastened and appears to be original to the piece.

This is a beautiful piece and a wonderful addition to any collection of vintage Taxco sterling silver jewelry or figural turtle broochs. Or this would be a very special gift for a close friend or loved one.

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Catseye Vintage is a proud member of the VFG Vintage Fashion Guild.

Please see my other listings for more great vintage jewelry and clothing. I have another of these turtles with a green and brown abalone cab from the same estate listed. We love to combine shipping.

Thank you for viewing my listing ~ please contact me with any questions.

Item ID: DC-548