Taxco Mexico Sterling and Rosewood Inlay Bracelet

Jewelry : Vintage : Mexico Sterling Silver : Bracelet

 

WOW! Not too many artisans combined their silversmithing abilities with wood. Of course, Spratling is most noted for stunning works of art that combined high quality wood into his designs, but this artist who also worked out of Taxco may have learned from the "Great Maestro".

There are 5 curved sections in this gorgeous piece, each with a Greek key design wrought from rosewood and sterling silver. Each section is just under 1.5 inches in length, and the outside circumference of the bracelet, when locked is 7 inches. Each section is 1 inch tall. This is quite a significant piece, weighing 1.6 ounces.

The hallmarks on this bracelet are wonderful. The artist's initials MCE are placed next to the word TAXCO, where the top of the T runs clear across the work Taxco. Beneath that is 925 and STERLING. On the other end is a glorious older Eagle 3 emblem, which dates this piece to between 1948 and 1955. There are additional initials that look like MVE.

The wood inlay is in excellent condition. There are a couple of joints that appear to be slightly separated, but a thorough examination reveals no real "damage". Think about what you would expect to see in a wood floor that was built about 60 years ago. This bracelet apparently has been cared for quite well. There is a spot that shows in the photos on the 3rd section. It is not nearly so obvious under magnification, and is smooth to the touch. It is a joint between the 2 pieces of wood inlay, and doesn't, at least to me, appear to be damage.

Sorry I haven't had any funny tales to tell of late...times are tough...but "I'll be back!"

Item ID: B1037

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