Huge Vintage Taxco Sterling Silver Three Owls Streetlight Brooch
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Item details:Beautifully designed & crafted huge vintage Taxco Mexico sterling silver brooch, features a whimsical night scene of three perched owls under a domed golden-brass streetlight. Each owl is adorably detailed. This unusual piece is quite a heavyweight. Safety brooch back. Stamped Mexico, TA-106 & 925.In very good to excellent vintage condition with very minimal signs of general ageing and... wear-test mark on back.I have cleaned this gently with a silver cloth and water.Comes in retro style tin as your free gift :)Brooch: 5.6 x 3.8 cmWeight: 14.53 g
* I happily combine post*Discounts available on multiple purchases
Thank you for looking, more amazing and unique Taxco Mexico pieces in store now- browse around :)
Taxco:I have quite a few amazing Taxco Mexico pieces in store so I thought I would write a small synopsis of the "brand" that I have discovered through research :)
Sterling silver Taxco Mexico pieces not only refer to a brand but to a region in Mexico famous for its fine sterling silver, artisans and creative, beautiful, unusual, often playful and bold jewellery designs.
I have found that Taxco Mexico sterling silver pieces are inspired and reflect all the beautiful things in life both spiritual (traditional symbols) and natural (plants, flowers, sun, moon, animals & the universe) and creating something uniquely "The Taxco Way"-often large and sometimes incorporating golden brass highlights, colourful gemstones, shell and/or vibrant enamel.
I have been collecting and selling Taxco sterling 925 jewellery for some time now and am continually amazed at the quality and uniqueness of their pieces. It is a testament to the Taxco artisan's that so many of the vintage pieces I've acquired look and function as well as they did when originally created despite some ageing/wear.
Taxco markings/stamps vary mostly depending on era and artist eg: the word "Taxco" is often on pieces pre-1960's, open eagle symbol is mid 1960's-early 1970's and from mid 1970's the letter/number combo (eg: TM-180). Sometimes the artisan will put their initials (eg: EUC) or name as well. Mex or Mexico 925 is almost always present.
Taxco Mexico sterling silver continues today with gorgeous new pieces (sometimes using original vintage artisan moulds) both locally and internationally (online) in the medium to high-end price range.About the jewellery:My goal is to bring you happiness & adornment by finding beautiful and unusual high quality vintage sterling silver jewellery that is not mass-produced and is a bit different/individual-it's also recycling :)
I am a sterling silver enthusiast and not a professional jeweller but I do a lot of research on the items that I sell including makers, stamps, style and era to be as accurate as possible.
All pieces are tested (regardless of stamps etc) to ensure they are solid sterling silver (not plated-unless stated otherwise in item description).
I hand clean all sterling jewellery with a silver cloth and water so as not to over-clean/strip vintage detailing where applicable.
Prices are based on the original cost to me, ebay charges and a small part of my cleaning/presenting time-that being said I'm always happy to consider reasonable counter-offers :)
Returns are accepted-please contact me within 7 days of receiving your item to inform me of your intent to return. Refunds are provided upon item's return in purchased condition.
About the Store:Retro Rain Vintage is a small, individually run business that is now based in Newcastle, N.S.W, Australia.
I started this store to share my love of rare and whimsical vintage and preloved jewellery, accessories and clothes (my dream is to one day open a physical store :)
For the past 3 years I have concentrated on discovering vintage sterling silver jewellery as I personally adore it both as a collector and giving it as gifts.
I'm always happy to answer queries-just send me a message :)
Warmest Wishes, Rain
Item details:Beautifully designed & crafted huge vintage Taxco Mexico sterling silver brooch, features a whimsical night scene of three perched owls under a domed golden-brass streetlight. Each owl is adorably detailed. This unusual piece is quite a heavyweight. Safety brooch back. Stamped Mexico, TA-106 & 925.In very good to excellent vintage condition with very minimal signs of general ageing and... wear-test mark on back.I have cleaned this gently with a silver cloth and water.Comes in retro style tin as your free gift :)Brooch: 5.6 x 3.8 cmWeight: 14.53 g
* I happily combine post*Discounts available on multiple purchases
Thank you for looking, more amazing and unique Taxco Mexico pieces in store now- browse around :)
Taxco:I have quite a few amazing Taxco Mexico pieces in store so I thought I would write a small synopsis of the "brand" that I have discovered through research :)
Sterling silver Taxco Mexico pieces not only refer to a brand but to a region in Mexico famous for its fine sterling silver, artisans and creative, beautiful, unusual, often playful and bold jewellery designs.
I have found that Taxco Mexico sterling silver pieces are inspired and reflect all the beautiful things in life both spiritual (traditional symbols) and natural (plants, flowers, sun, moon, animals & the universe) and creating something uniquely "The Taxco Way"-often large and sometimes incorporating golden brass highlights, colourful gemstones, shell and/or vibrant enamel.
I have been collecting and selling Taxco sterling 925 jewellery for some time now and am continually amazed at the quality and uniqueness of their pieces. It is a testament to the Taxco artisan's that so many of the vintage pieces I've acquired look and function as well as they did when originally created despite some ageing/wear.
Taxco markings/stamps vary mostly depending on era and artist eg: the word "Taxco" is often on pieces pre-1960's, open eagle symbol is mid 1960's-early 1970's and from mid 1970's the letter/number combo (eg: TM-180). Sometimes the artisan will put their initials (eg: EUC) or name as well. Mex or Mexico 925 is almost always present.
Taxco Mexico sterling silver continues today with gorgeous new pieces (sometimes using original vintage artisan moulds) both locally and internationally (online) in the medium to high-end price range.About the jewellery:My goal is to bring you happiness & adornment by finding beautiful and unusual high quality vintage sterling silver jewellery that is not mass-produced and is a bit different/individual-it's also recycling :)
I am a sterling silver enthusiast and not a professional jeweller but I do a lot of research on the items that I sell including makers, stamps, style and era to be as accurate as possible.
All pieces are tested (regardless of stamps etc) to ensure they are solid sterling silver (not plated-unless stated otherwise in item description).
I hand clean all sterling jewellery with a silver cloth and water so as not to over-clean/strip vintage detailing where applicable.
Prices are based on the original cost to me, ebay charges and a small part of my cleaning/presenting time-that being said I'm always happy to consider reasonable counter-offers :)
Returns are accepted-please contact me within 7 days of receiving your item to inform me of your intent to return. Refunds are provided upon item's return in purchased condition.
About the Store:Retro Rain Vintage is a small, individually run business that is now based in Newcastle, N.S.W, Australia.
I started this store to share my love of rare and whimsical vintage and preloved jewellery, accessories and clothes (my dream is to one day open a physical store :)
For the past 3 years I have concentrated on discovering vintage sterling silver jewellery as I personally adore it both as a collector and giving it as gifts.
I'm always happy to answer queries-just send me a message :)
Warmest Wishes, Rain
