Antonio Reyna 1950 Mexican Taxco Organic Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver

Flexible organic necklace designed by Antonio Reyna.

Beautiful necklace, created in the city of Taxco in Mexico at the silversmith atelier of Antonio Reyna. It was crafted in high relief in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with polished finish. It is composed by twenty one elements attached together by pins and is fitted with a hook as a closure lock. The hallmarks in this necklace is attributed and is still from an unidentified maestro who most probably worked for the Los Castillo and/or Margot de Taxco. He is often referred to as Antonio Reina but it has not been completely verified.

Weight: 51.75 Grams, (33.17 Dwt).

Lenght: 16 Inches, (40.64 Cm).

Measurements: The width is 16 mm (0.63 Inch).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark associated / attributed to Antonio Reyna, the mark for the assay of the silver, the city of provenance, the atelier number and signed, "API HECHO EN MEXICO .925 TAXCO 5 STERLING".

Literature: Penny C. Morrill, Silver Master Of Mexico, Shiffer 1996. Penny C. Morrill. Mexican Silver : 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry & Metalwork. Shiffer 1998. Pp-178-182. For similar examples illustrated.

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: N010124MENH/1.534