Mexico MARGOT DE TAXCO Sterling Silver Yellow Enameled Kissing Fish Pin Brooch

Description

View Mexico MARGOT DE TAXCO Sterling Silver Yellow Enameled Kissing Fish Pin Brooch with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Inlaid silver accents add to the beauty of this delightful pin. The number '873" is also stamped below the other markings. Vintage Mexico MARGOT DE TAXCO Sterling Silver Yellow Enameled Kissing Fish Pin / Brooch.  Margot van Voorhies Carr, professionally known as Margot de Taxco, was a major contributor to the success of Taxco silver. Margot first came to Mexico in 1937 and soon thereafter met and married Don Antonio Castillo of Los Castillo (another well know Mexican silver jewelry artist). During her time with him, he encouraged her to translate her designs from paper to three-dimensional forms in silver. Many early designs of Los Castillo bear the obvious contributions of Margot de Taxco. After divorcing Antonio, Margot went out on her own with a business card that read, “As the stars are to the Night, So are Jewels to the Woman”.  Margot is most famous for her works in enamels on silver and her devotion to Art Deco, Mayan and Japanese-inspired motifs. Her clients at the time included such Hollywood celebrities as John Wayne and Lana Turner and her vintage silver pieces and stunning enamel work have become highly collectable today. This beautiful pin is a fine example of Margot de Taxco. A sterling silver and enamel "kissing fish" from the 1950's! The vibrant Yellow, Orange & Turquoise enamel in this piece is reminiscent of the beautiful blue waters of Mexico. Inlaid silver accents add to the beauty of this delightful pin. The eye is round, black enamel and sterling. On the back of the pin are several markings: MARGOT DE TAXCO, and the circular stamping HECHO EN MEXICO which surround the number "16" in the center. The number '873" is also stamped below the other markings. A fun, charming piece for any Margot de Taxco collector. Excellent vintage condition with just a small enamel flaked off. Light signs of age. Measurements: ~ 1'' x 1'' Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Margot De Taxco.

Ethnic & Regional Style

Mexican

Signed

Yes

Color

Multicolor

Material

Enamel

Metal

Sterling Silver

Materials sourced from

Mexico

Modified Item

No

Vintage

Yes

Main Stone

No Stone

Brand

Margot De Taxco

Jewelry Type

Pin, Brooch

Type

Brooch

Metal Purity

925

Base Metal

Sterling Silver

Original/Reproduction

Original

Country of Origin

Mexico