Margot De Taxco Vtg Mexico Mexican Sterling Silver Necklace Book Piece For Sale

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MARGOT DE TAXCO VTG MEXICO MEXICAN STERLING SILVER NECKLACE BOOK PIECE

This is a STUPENDOUS vintage sterling silver necklace that was hand wrought in Taxco, Mexico, after 1948, by silver maestra, MARGOT van VOORHIES CARR (?-1985) of MARGOT de TAXCO. Margot moved to Mexico City with friends from San Francisco in 1937. She was introduced to Antonio Castillo by Antonio's sister, Maria. Antonio and Margot married while Antonio was still working for William Spratling's Las Delicias. Margot would design jewelry that Antonio would produce at night ~ these pieces sold so well that Antonio left William Spratling and Las Delicias and opened LOS CASTILLO with Margot and his brothers. Margot and Antonio divorced after about 10 years and Margot opened MARGOT DE TAXCO in 1948. "As the Stars are to the Night, So are Jewels to the Woman" was on her calling card ~ this statement represents Margot's dedication to designing classical and feminine art-to-wear jewelry that is elegantly timeless. Dr. Penny Morrill, well known author and one of the world's leading authorities on vintage Mexican silver, has authored newest "must have' collector's/art book, Margot Van Voorhies ~ The Art of Mexican Enamelwork ~ you may purchase this book online or at your favorite book store. Margot de Taxco jewelry is a wonderful investment and the value will only appreciate with time.

This spectacular necklace is masterfully crafted in a classically elegant and sophisticated motif that has a wonderful art nouveau look. Margot consistently marked her jewelry with a design number and her all sterling pieces were numbered 5100 through 5790 ~ this necklace is design #5338. The identical necklace is featured on page 81, photo plate IV-2, in Dr. Morrill's book on Margot that is mentioned in the previous paragraph ~ this design is known as "Silver Swirls". The necklace consists of two separate sterling silver design elements that are exquisitely detailed! They are gently curved to encircle the neck beautifully ~ they have teeny tiny silver beads that are set within a silver channel ~ the back of the necklace is accented with graduated sizes of silver demi spheres. The front of the necklace has two magnificently ornate silver scrolling swirls designs that were meticulously crafted separately and joined onto each side of the necklace. The necklace is spring hinged in the back and the spring is nice and tight. The silver has acquired a wonderful, soft patina that reflects the shadows created by the depth of the designs. Vintage MARGOT art-to-wear pieces are becoming harder to find on the market and are sought by serious vintage Taxco jewelry collectors worldwide ~ this is an authentic VINTAGE Margot de Taxco necklace, not a new necklace made from Margot's jewelry molds. This romantic and sumptuous necklace is extremely well made and crafted in an artistic and timeless design that is extraordinary ~ it is heirloom and collector quality ~ quite simply, THE BEST!!! PLEASE BE SURE TO SEE THE MATCHING MARGOT DE TAXCO CLAMPER CUFF BRACELET THAT IS ALSO LISTED!

SIZE: Inside circumference when closed is 15" (will fit larger due to the spring hinge design), width/drop measured from the top of the scroll designs is 2-1/4", and weight is 63.3 grams.

CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition ~ no dents or dings to the silverwork ~ minor surface scratches consistent with loving wear and age (and actually desirable on vintage pieces) ~ no damage noted ~ just about PERFECT used condition!

HALLMARKS: "MARGOT DE TAXCO, 5338 (design number), STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO" marks are worn but are legible. MARGOT VAN VOORHIES CARR/MARGOT DE TAXCO is shown on pages 205-207 of Bille Hougart's highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (2006 edition).

This item has been shown times. Margot De Taxco Vtg Mexico Mexican Sterling Silver Necklace Book Piece: $391