Vintage Jeronimo Fuentes of Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Owl Brooch-Pin-Pendant

Measurements: 2"L x 1.25"W (5.08cm x 3.18cm)

Markings: JF Logo/Stamp Sterling Eagle 3 Stamp Hecho in Mexico

Weight: 6.4g

Gorgeous Owl brooch with guilloche enamel detailing in a multitude of colors. Enamel is clean and bright with absolutely no damage or repairs!  Included with purchase is a  silver-plated converter so it can be worn as a pendant on a chain if preferred.

Jeronimo Fuentes is one of the silversmith's from the workshop of Margot van Voorhies at Margot de Taxco. He became director of Margot's enamel workshop in 1953 after Sigfrido "Sigi" Pineda left the position. Some of the Fuentes pieces are crafted using old molds from the Margot Taller. - Bio courtesy of "The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks" by Bille Hougart