Vintage Mexico Sterling Silver Green Enamel Snake articulated Bracelet Signed

Vintage Mexico Sterling Silver Green Enamel Snake articulated Bracelet. Vintage Mexico Sterling Silver Green Enamel Snake articulated Bracelet Signed.

Vintage Mexico Sterling Silver Green Enamel Snake articulated Bracelet Melicio Rodriguez/Margot de Taxco. From The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks Page 166.

Please scroll to the bottom to view all the pictures. Mexico Sterling Silver Green Enamel Snake articulated Bracelet. Beautiful Mexican Vintage, Serpent Bracelet. Melesio Rodriguez, a fine silversmith who ran the workshop of Margot van Voorhies Carr, known as Margot de Taxco. Rodriguez was the manager of Margot's workshop for many years; when she closed her shop in 1955, she gave Rodriguez most of her original molds.

Melesio (sometimes written as Melecio or Melicio), a gifted artisan, put many hours and much skill into making and assembling this complex enameled sterling piece. As background, After 1979, Registry marks were required I. TR-114 TAXCO which is a registration system which combines letters and numbers with the first letter representing location, the second letter is the first letter of the maker's first or last name and the number represents the order in which the maker registered his mark.

The T represents Taxco, Mexico, the R is the first letter of the maker's first or last name and the 2 shows that his maker was the 2nd individual to register under the letter combination of "TR". There were many variations and exceptions to the above markings put on Mexican jewelry. This Necklace is marked with the initials MR which could mean that it was crafted by Melesio Rodriguez, a long time employee of Margot van Voorhies Carr Known as Margot de Taxco. He was given permission to use Margot van Voorhies designs and molds for works of his own. They are made from the original Margot molds, by a talented gentleman, Melesio Rodriguez Villalba, who worked with Margot Van Voorhies Carr for 24 years, and now, at 74 years of age, he continues making beautiful pieces.

He was responsible for the execution of many of Margot's designs. His artist's registry number of MR. " "TR-114 is widely recognized as one that uses Margot's original molds. Satisfied Customers are Very Important. A picture is worth a thousand words, so please be sure to view all pictures. It is our desire to accurately describe our items. And pictures are considered an integral part of the description but Not an indication of size...... Please read the written description for dimensions and weight. If the item is described as Vintage. Please do not expect "in new condition". Anything major will be pointed out in the description. If you are unsure of the condition as stated. We want your repeat business. We are not Jewelers or Experts in any field. We would never intentionally misrepresent. An item or try to deceive you. We try to describe every item to the best of our ability. While we try to answer all questions as soon as possible. When we may be unavailable and unable to respond quickly. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. The item "Vintage Mexico Sterling Silver Green Enamel Snake articulated Bracelet Signed" is in sale since Tuesday, March 6, 2018. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Vintage Ethnic/Regional/Tribal\Mexican, Latin American". The seller is "jnbmendes" and is located in Grover Beach, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Ethnic Origin: Mexican
Chain Style: Snake
Type: Bracelet
Signed?: Signed
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Material: Enamel
Brand: Taxco Mexico 925 TR-114
Metal: Sterling Silver 925
Jewelry Type: Bracelet