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Luscious Lucite
We have a fabulous collection of vintage Lucite handbags coming up in our February 14 Valentine SWAG Auction. Get the skinny here on the history and collectability of these perennial favorites. MOREEstate, Costume and Bakelite Jewelry
December 04, 2005
Lot: 172Lot: 174 
 Embed this image:  | LOT 173Melendez Taxco Bracelet Mexican Modernist SterlingEstimate: $150 - $250 Realized: $180 Vintage Mexican modernist Miguel Melendez Taxco sterling silver hinged bracelet. Features two large synthetic alexandrites. Clearly stamped "Made in Mexico" in a circle, and Miguel's encircled M stamp, considered to be an earlier and scarce mark. "Taxco" below the circle. In excellent condition. Weight: 34 grs., 3.02 troy oz. Diameter: 2 ½ inches; Width at widest point: 2 inches. See Hougart "The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks", pages 42, 72, 76, 107, 110 and 120 for hallmarks. Also see Rezazadeh "Collectible Silver Jewelry", pages 72, 73, 78 and 84 for background information and example of his work. |
