Mexican Sterling Modernist Brooch
Mexican Vintage Jewellery
in stock
1
1950's
$69.00
Simple, elegant and weighty hand hammered 1950's Mexican sterling brooch. SImple curved design, this brooch is very large, safety clasp back - and an excellent weight of sterling silver.
Item Details
Size
6.5cm x 3cm
Weight
28 Grams (this is a substantial brooch)
Hallmark
None, acid tests positive for sterling.
Materials
Sterling Silver
Condition Report
Spectacular vintage condition. Shows mild wear commensurate with age, no dings or chips, will come with some patina, as level of polish is a matter of taste. Has a handcrafted look to it - amazing vintage brooch.
About this Piece
Sterling Silver
Sterling is an alloy of silver containing at least 92.5% pure silver (925 parts of 1000 thus the 925 stamp), the remainder is made up of a mix of metals (most commonly copper) used to make the metal workable. Pure silver is generally considered too soft to work with, although you can find silver jewellery at 950 or 980, even the occasional 99.9% fine silver, which can be work-hardened to increase durability.