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Beautiful Antonio Pineda sterling silver obsidian Matchstick bracelet.
Raised dimensional black obsidian stones on both ends.
There is a box clasp and safety chain.
The bracelet has a great weight on the wrist. This is a well-documented published book piece.
HALLMARKED: stamped HECHO EN MEXICO SILVER, 970, ZZ514, with maker's mark Antonio crown and assay mark for Antonio Pineda.
Provenance: from the collection of a prominent collector. purchased at auction from an esteemed auction house.
MEASUREMENTS: 6 4/3" open end to end not including clasp, closed interior: 6 5/8" Face: 1 5/8" H.
MATERIAL: Sterling Silver, black obsidian stone.
GRAMS: 222.9
Footnotes:
Antonio Pineda (1919-2009) was a Mexican silversmith and jewelry designer who established his own workshop in Taxco in 1939, having apprenticed under William Spratling. A leading figure of the Mexican Modernist movement, Pineda became known for his sculptural silver designs, innovative gemstone settings, and technically sophisticated construction. In 1953, he received the prestigious International Design Award from the American Institute of Decorators, helping bring international recognition to Mexican modernist silverwork.
Literature/published:
Silver Seduction The art of Mexican modernist Antonio Pineda, (cover photo) & PG 50 Plate: 39, Gobi Stromberg, Fowler Museum at UCLA.
Morrill, Penny C. and Berk, Carole A. Mexican Silver Modern Handwrought Jewelry & Metalwork, Revised & Expanded 4th Edition, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., pg. 144, fig. XII-7
and many more.
OVERALL CONDITION: very good
Metal purity stamped and tested with XRF (x-ray fluorescence) for silver
Superficial wear in form of moderate scratches and dents to metal
Clasp secure
Wear and scratches to obsidians
*One tiny pin head cap missing on hinge. Does not affect the function or style. A good jeweler could make another if you wanted to replace it. The hinges are intact.
Domestic Shipping: Priority Mail including tracking and insurance. Signature required upon delivery.
No international shipping on this piece.
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