Vintage 980 Silver Los Castillo brooch.
Mayan bird with a fish in its mouth. Repousse swirly design.
Design: # 220, entitled - Maya Bird.
This piece is 980 silver, a higher content of silver than sterling. It was cleaned and polished when the pin was replaced on the back. The silver is a little matt, even polished.
This is a book piece: Margot De Taxco, The Art of Mexican Enamelwork, Pg 101.
Condition: Overall very good pre-owned vintage. Repair: The pin has been replaced and the brooch has been cleaned & polished.
Stamped for: 980, Los Castillo, Taxco, Made in Mexico #220
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Shipping: First Class Mail including tracking & insurance.
Final Sale.