Superb Rancho Alegre Taxco Sterling Silver Textured Flower Brooch C. 1960s

Measurements: 2.1"H x 1.5"W (5.34cm x 3.81cm)

Markings: Rancho Alegre Sterling Taxco Mexico

Weight: 7.7g

Fantastic hand-forged textured sterling silver flower and pedal brooch made by the famous Taxco Silversmith shop, Rancho Alegre. Little to no wear, pinback works perfectly. It has been professionally polished and looks fantastic. Included with purchase is a silver tone converter so it can be worn as a pendant if preferred.

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

Rancho Alegre, also known as Plateria Rancho Alegre, was a premium venue for artisans and designers in Taxco, Mexico that operated from 1956 to 1986. The shop was established by Pedro Perez, a former shop manager for William Spratling's Taller de Las Delicias. Miguel Garcia Martinez, the shop's head designer, created a pre-Columbian design featuring the plumed serpent diety Quetzalcoatl in the shop's studios. During the 1960's, Rancho Alegre became one of the largest retailers of Mexican silver, and served as an outlet for many of the finest designers and silversmiths.