Taxco Sterling & Enamel 3D Abstract Tiger Cat Face Cocktail Ring Signed 1960s

Size:  8-US / 57-EU / L-UK   

Face: 1.5"W x 1"L x .25"H (3.81cm x 2.54cm x 1.27cm)

Markings: Maker's Mark 925 Hecho in Mexico Mexico Eagle 3 Mark

Weighs: 14.1g

Stunning Taxco Artisan 3D sterling silver and enamel ring. Ring features a tiger or cat face in hand painted enamel with intricate detailing, right down to the white teeth. All of the "black" areas of the face are actually cutouts with black enamel on the inside. I've never come across another like this fantastic and expertly crafted ring. All of the enamel is fully intact, crisp, shiny and bright - no damage of any kind. Band features a split shank so it is adjustable up or down in size. Please excuse the lines or reflections, as it's extremely shiny and hard to photograph. Such a unique and superb collector's piece. I'm not 100% sure of who the mark belongs to. It looks like a mixture of Los Castillo and Rancho Allegro, both of which had ties to Margot de Taxco and where also known to work in enamel.