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XRARE MARGOT de TAXCO VTG MEXICO MEXICAN STERLING SILVER & TURQUOISE NECKLACE

$1,321.96
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VINTAGE MARGOT DE TAXCO MEXICAN SILVER & TURQUOISE NECKLACE Extremely Rare Design 5672 ~ Signed & Marked ~ Bracelet on Separate Auction FREE DOMESTIC USPS PRIORITY SHIPPING WITH FULL INSURANCE AND DELIVERY CONFIRMATION! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! DESCRIPTION: This is a VERY RARE and EXTRAORDINARY 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 completed her book, Margot Van Voorhies ~ The Art of Mexican Enamelwork ~ you may purchase this "must have" collector's art 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 deco look. Margot consistently marked her jewelry with a design number and her all sterling pieces were numbered 5100 through 5790 ~ this necklace is design #5672 which is an extremely rare design that is seldom seen on the market. In all of my years of collecting, I've only seen this design twice. The necklace has a central pendant (2-1/2" long and width/drop of 2-1/8") that consists of a gracefully curved "V" sterling design that is adorned with teeny tiny silver beads. Hanging from the "V" design element are nine graduated dangles that have gorgeous turquoise stones ~ the stones are well matched in size and color. On either side of the central pendant, there are rectangular sterling links with teeny tiny silver bead accents that complete the necklace. The central pendant and links connect as part of the design which gives the necklace beautiful uninterrupted flow. The clasp is a tongue and box closure that works perfectly and closes with a crisp 'click'. 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 piece made from Margot's jewelry molds. This necklace is extremely well made and crafted in an artistic and timeless design that is exceptionally rare ~ it is heirloom, collector and museum quality ~ quite simply, THE BEST!!! PLEASE BE SURE TO SEE THE MATCHING VINTAGE MARGOT DE TAXCO BRACELET THAT IS ALSO LISTED. SIZE: Inside circumference when closed is 18-1/4", width/drop of central pendant is 2-1/8", width of rectangular links is 3/16", and weight is 36 grams. CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition ~ no dents or dings to the silverwork ~ no chips, cracks or damage to the turquoise stones ~ 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, 5672 (design number), STERLING, HECHO EN MEXICO, and the Eagle 16 assay mark". 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). ''NO ACT OF KINDNESS, HOWEVER SMALL, IS EVER WASTED" ~ AESOP Please check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! **I WOULD APPRECIATE A 5-STAR RATING AS EBAY JUDGES SELLERS WITH THIS SYSTEM ~ EBAY CHARGES 20% MORE TO SELLERS THAT DON'T ACHIEVE THIS RATING. IF YOU ARE UNHAPPY FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE CONTACT ME SO THAT WE CAN WORK TOGETHER FOR A SOLUTION. SORRY, NO REFUNDS FOR BUYER'S REMORSE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST, BIDS AND PATRONAGE!!!** SHIPPING: DOMESTIC SHIPPING IS BY USPS PRIORITY MAIL WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION AND INSURANCE (provided through a third party insurer) FOR $4.00 (POSTAGE COSTS ALONE ARE MORE THAN $4.00). INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS BY USPS FIRST CLASS REGISTED MAIL & INSURED THROUGH A THIRD PARTY INSURER. USPS REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT SILVER AND JEWELRY THAT IS SHIPPED TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES (INCLUDING THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CANADA) BE SHIPPED EITHER FIRST CLASS REGISTERED OR PRIORITY SHIPPING ONLY ~ NO REGULAR FIRST CLASS SHIPPING. SHIPPING COST TO CANADA IS $14.00 AND SHIPPING COST ANYWHERE ELSE IS $18.00 ~ PLEASE NOTE THAT ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS ARE MORE THAN WHAT I CHARGE AND THAT I PAY FOR FULL INSURANCE THROUGH A THIRD PARTY INSURER. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOMS DELAYS. Treasures are shipped the day of or the day after cleared payment is received. PLEASE NOTE: For Mexican jewelry designers and artists, silver is their canvas. In their hands, craft meets creativity and silver becomes wearable art. The various techniques are like a painter’s brushstrokes ~ they make each piece unique and a timeless object of beauty. Mexican vintage silver jewelry is handwrought, and therefore, not perfect ~ each piece will have variances that indicate that the piece is hand made. Vintage pieces will show various signs of wear since they have been pre-loved ~ items are described to the best of my ability and any damage will be noted. Please email me with any questions and check out my other auctions. I try to list new treasures several times per week ~ all of my auctions begin and end in five minute intervals, beginning at 9PM EDT. Thanks for your interest! I am happy to combine shipping for multiple item purchases made within a 5 day period, so the more you buy, the more you save! Payment is due within 5 days of auction end. All sales to Virginia residents are subject to 5% Virginia state sales tax. POLICIES: Domestic shipping is by USPS Priority Mail Insured (by a third party insurer) and International shipping is by USPS First Class Registered Insured (by a third party insurer). I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOMS DELAYS. I am happy to combine shipping for multiple item purchases within a five day period. If you win two or more items, please wait for an email from me that combines shipping before paying with PayPal. PAYPAL PAYMENT ONLY. An email with payment details will be sent when the auction ends. Cleared payment (including e-checks) must be received within 5 days of auction end or the item will be relisted. The item will ship the day after payment is received. Please let me know when you have safely received the item by posting my feedback ~ I will then reciprocate. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Unless otherwise described, items are vintage or antique and will have associated wear ~ silver may be tarnished as I do not polish any vintage silver. Please be advised that I am not an expert or a gemologist but describe all items to the best of my ability. All sales are final unless an item is misrepresented in the auction description. If I make an error in a listing and a flaw is not noted, a full refund, including original postage, will be given.