Sterling Silver Brooches, Mexico, Damaso Gallegos, Jose Anton & Other

Article
1069006Location
Texas, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
March 22, 2024Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
Jewelry SetDimensions
Holly leaf brooch: approx 1.5"h x 1 3/8"wMaterial
Silver, Sterling SilverGross Weight
28.6 gramsGemstone
Green HardstoneDescription
Sterling and other silver content brooches, Mexico, including: (3) sterling silver brooches, (one) modeled as holly leaf and berries with bell-form pendant, marked DG (Damaso Gallegos, Taxco, Mexico, 20th c.), approx 1.5"h, 1 3/8"w; (one) having central green hardstone cabochon with twisted rope surround, on scrolled plaque, marked Anton (Jose Anton, Taxco, Mexico, 20th c.), approx 1 5/8"h, 2 5/8"w; (one) having foil-backed cabochon and pierced scrollwork surround, marked ML62?, approx 1"h, 0.75"w; (1) silver (content unknown) brooch, having foil-backed cabochon and pierced scrollwork surround, marked Joy Mex, approx 1 1/8"h, 1 5/8"w; 28.6 grams total (inclusive of all materials)Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
From an Austin, Texas collectionEstimates: $80 – $150
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