A fun signed Mexican sterling pin of an artist's palette complete with three paint brushes and five glass cabochon paints.

Crafted by Alfred Villasana* of Taxco, the pin is well hallmarked.

The large pin has great style and attention to detail, the colored glass cabs are set in bezels.

Very well made with solid construction, the pin closes with a secure safety catch.

Marked with the old eagle stamp, sterling 925 and Hecho in Mexico, Taxco and the makers mark AV incised and co-joined.

Measures 3.25" by 1&5/8", total weight is 17.6 grams.

Excellent condition, no damage and minimal wear, unpolished patina.

A wonderful, whimsical artist's palette brooch for the artist in you.

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* Alfredo Villasana- modernist silversmith based in Taxco. He worked for William Spratling and Hector Aguilar. Villasana opened his own workshop in the 1950s.

*Alfredo Villasana was originally part of the William Spratling group of silversmiths and created wonderful timeless and collectible sterling silver pieces