Antique Vintage Art Deco Retro Sterling Silver Mexican Taxco Repousse Bracelet
We have similar Retro items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Age Circa : Retro C. Markings : Mexico Sterling, Tested, and Guaranteed. Country of Origin : Mexico. Gram Weight : 19.6 Grams. Main Stone Measurements/Color. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Item Measurements : The bracelet has a wearable length of 7.0″ and measures 0.94″ wide. Bracelet Type : Tennis Bracelet. Closure/Clasp Type : Clip Clasp. Link Type : Specialty Link Chain. Notable Features : This bracelet was handmade during the Retro period of the Art Deco era. 925 sterling silver with a repousse design, this bracelet was hand crafted in Mexico by a silversmith from the Taxco company. Taxco designs are inspired by Aztec and other pre-Columbian jewelry styles, and silversmiths from this company are world renowned for their meticulous work with sterling silver and flawless designs. This bracelet is composed of six linked pieces of silver which have been crafted into hollow beads utilizing ancient repousse metalworking techniques. Each linked piece of silver is comprised of nine sterling silver repousse beads, with four beads forming the base, four smaller beads between them, and one final bead resting above with a rope twist border. Evidence of the handmade quality of this piece can be seen in the divots that formed when the silver was hammered into the hollow bead designs. Completing the piece is a clip clasp, allowing for secure and comfortable wear. The expert Taxco craftsmanship and beautiful design of this bracelet make it an excellent addition to any antique jewelry collection. Don’t miss your chance to own this piece of cultural history. Damage : Age appropriate wear. There is a small amount of denting in places on the bracelet; however this does not affect wear or the overall appearance of the piece. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. The Art Deco era is famous for being the “Gatsby” or “Roaring Twenties” era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral. Taxco, Mexico is famous for producing the finest sterling silver jewelry in the world. Taxco has a rich history of silver-making, with the Aztecs being the first to mine and craft sterling silver for adornment and ceremony. In the 1920s, an American artist named William Spratling moved to Taxco. Being inspired by pre-Columbian and Aztec art, Spratling built a successful jewelry business. Many local aspiring artisans started apprenticing under him, and he eventually developed an apprenticeship program, with many famous silversmiths having learned there. The Taxco tradition of silversmithing is still carried on by the local artisan community today. Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure. Please take this into consideration before. The item “Antique Vintage Art Deco Retro Sterling Silver Mexican Taxco Repousse Bracelet” is in sale since Saturday, October 6, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Bracelets”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Ethnic Origin: Mexican
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
- Style: Tennis
- Metal Purity: .925
- Brand: Taxco
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Modified Item: No
