Superb Designer Sigi Tasco Sterling Black Obsidian Hinged Cuff Bracelet Circa 1950/60s

Measurements:

2.5"W x 2.25"W (6.35cm x 5.72cm) Inside Circumference: 7"R (17.78cm)

Stone Measures: 1.4" x 1.4" (3.56cm x 3.56cm)

Markings: Hecho En Mexico Sterling - Sigi Tasco - Eagle 96 - 277

Total Weight: 71.3g

Stunning heavy sterling silver and black obsidian bracelet by the iconic Sigi Pineda. Features dual center hinges and hidden box closures which work perfectly, and a safety latch. The Black Obsidian stone is in mint condition with no chips or cracks. Stunning depth and color in sunlight. Bracelet has been professionally polished and is in fantastic condition!  

Sigfrido Pineda (1929-). The long career of award winning Sigfrido Pineda began as a pre-teenager when be spent three years working at Los Castillo . He is cousin to Los Castillo -founder Antonio Castillo. Pineda then worked with Salvador Terán in 1945 in the city of Puebla, and then with Felipe Martínez at Piedra y Plata . He eventually became head of the enameling workshop at Margot de Taxco in 1949 through 78 before opening his own shop, Plateros, in 1952. In 1979 the shop was later renamed Sigi. Sigi items stamped with eagle 16 likely were marked at Margot’s to whom eagle 16 was assigned. Pineda’s work reflects great design flow and very creative use of dimension. Sigi was listed in the magazine, "This is Mexico as “fine silver” shop. 80 Some of the work by Sigfrido Pineda is marked with an inventory or a design number. Silver, enamel work. Mark : Sigi (script). Eagle number: 2, 3, 16, 25, 34, 35, 36, 95, 96. - Courtesy of Bille Hougart's Mexican Silver Hallmarks Book.