Description: Superb Rancho Alegre Taxco Sterling Silver Textured Flower Brooch C. 1960s Measurements: 2.1"H x 1.5"W (5.34cm x 3.81cm) Markings: Rancho Alegre Sterling Taxco Mexico Weight: 7.7g Fantastic hand-forged textured sterling silver flower and pedal brooch made by the famous Taxco Silversmith shop, Rancho Alegre. Little to no wear, pinback works perfectly. It has been professionally polished and looks fantastic. Included with purchase is a silver tone converter so it can be worn as a pendant if preferred. Mannequin is a life-size torso representation Rancho Alegre, also known as Plateria Rancho Alegre, was a premium venue for artisans and designers in Taxco, Mexico that operated from 1956 to 1986. The shop was established by Pedro Perez, a former shop manager for William Spratling's Taller de Las Delicias. Miguel Garcia Martinez, the shop's head designer, created a pre-Columbian design featuring the plumed serpent diety Quetzalcoatl in the shop's studios. During the 1960's, Rancho Alegre became one of the largest retailers of Mexican silver, and served as an outlet for many of the finest designers and silversmiths.
Price: 95 USD
Location: Riverside, California
End Time: 2024-11-17T20:51:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Rancho Alegre
Type: Brooch
Color: Silver
Country of Origin: United States
Department: Unisex Adults
Main Stone: No Stone
Metal: Sterling Silver
Metal Purity: 925
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Customized: No
Handmade: Yes
Jewelry Department: Fine
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: Yes
Vintage: Yes
Wholesale: No
Year Manufactured: 1960-1969
