~* Darling *~ BETO Mexico Sterling Silver Burro Brooch ~ Pre-1948 ~

Jewelry : Vintage : Silver, Sterling : Mexico : Mexican

 

Isn't this the sweetest thing you've EVER seen? He looks really happy with his cartoon face. I love it when the artist manages to capture so much personality in a handcrafted piece. If anyone can do it, the Mexican silversmith BETO can, and this pre-1948 (pre-eagle) piece is fantastic!

Items by BETO are fetching high prices already, and their value will only continue to rise. So now is a good time to grab BETO... you don't want to wait until they get out of reach. BETO is highlighted on page 27 of Hougart's book Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks, and I suspect he will have a larger section when Mr. Hougart publishes that much awaited new addition.

Mr. Burro, however, is ready to go... full of energy to make you laugh. He measures 2 inches long and 2.25 inches tall, weighing 5.1 grams. He has no damage, and very little surface wear... just a few small scratches that can be seen under magnification, which is less than what is typically seen on an item of this age.

Hallmarks include STERLING and 925 inside a BETO TAXCO MEXICO circle. The findings (pin,hinge, and lock) are not silver, but rather a stronger metal called alpaca. This is actually quite common, but most are not marked as such. Never fear, this is indeed vintage, Mexican sterling silver.

This is a delightful find! Get him before he takes off again!

Item ID: PB2153

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