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by desiraek
Tue Jul 04, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Help with brooch
Replies: 7
Views: 10950

Re: Help with brooch

I think I solved my mystery. I found a similar brooch on eBay with the exact markings. It is saying it's 1930s and crediting it to Artemio Navarrete. Here's what the description says: Artemio Navarrete was a talented silversmith from Iguala who moved to Taxco to assist William Spratling in opening h...
by desiraek
Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Help with brooch
Replies: 7
Views: 10950

Re: Help with brooch

I read that, but wasn't sure if I had it right. I reread it. It was thought that this might be Edwardian due to the shape. Apparently bar brooches like this were common then. But, according to that page you sent, the mark is from the 30s and 40s. Seeing how it is a c clasp, which was used mostly bef...
by desiraek
Mon Jul 03, 2017 6:05 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Help with brooch
Replies: 7
Views: 10950

Re: Help with brooch

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by desiraek
Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:34 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Help with brooch
Replies: 7
Views: 10950

Help with brooch

I picked this up today, but cannot make out all of the markings on the back. I'd like to know approximate age of this piece. I hope someone has the answers.

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