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Large Vintage Taxco Amethyst 980 Silver Filigree Pendant
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Large Vintage Taxco Amethyst 980 Silver Filigree Pendant

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
Description

A fantastic amethyst-set oversized articulated silver pendant originating from the Mexican town of Taxco, which has been associated with silver mining and jewellery making for centuries. The filigree work is beautiful but it's the glossy purple amethyst cabochon which is the star of the show. The top section, fashioned as a bow, can be removed from the bottom section quite easily to wear either on its own.

SIZE: 8 x 4cm. The amethyst is 2cm diameter.

WEIGHT: 18.0g.

MATERIALS: 980 silver - almost pure silver, and a higher fineness than 925 sterling.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped TAXCO 980.

CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition.

ERA: Estimated c.1940s.

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Taxco Amethyst Silver Pendant to the 1940s.

Independent Date Check ID 09711003
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques Date1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-95 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1940s:
TAXCO 980 punch on the reverse: Mexican silver standard prior to 1948.
No Mexican eagle assay stamp: shows production before the 1948 marking system.
Natural amethyst cabochon: smooth domed stone showing original internal crystal veiling.
Hand-shaped wire scrollwork: traditional Taxco studio filigree construction.
Integrated hook behind the bow: original two-part detachable construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1244429
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Description
A fantastic amethyst-set oversized articulated silver pendant originating from the Mexican town of Taxco, which has been associated with silver mining and jewellery making for centuries.
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The filigree work is beautiful but it's the glossy purple amethyst cabochon which is the star of the show.
Corvidae Antique

The top section, fashioned as a bow, can be removed from the bottom section quite easily to wear either on its own.

fig 1. A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon.
fig 1. Large Vintage Taxco Amethyst 980 Silver Filigree Pendant

SIZE: 8 x 4cm. The amethyst is 2cm diameter.

WEIGHT: 18.0g.

MATERIALS: 980 silver - almost pure silver, and a higher fineness than 925 sterling.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped TAXCO 980.

CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition.

ERA: Estimated c.1940s.

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Taxco Amethyst Silver Pendant to the 1940s.

Independent Date Report ID 09711003
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques dating1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-95 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1940s:
TAXCO 980 punch on the reverse: Mexican silver standard prior to 1948.
No Mexican eagle assay stamp: shows production before the 1948 marking system.
Natural amethyst cabochon: smooth domed stone showing original internal crystal veiling.
Hand-shaped wire scrollwork: traditional Taxco studio filigree construction.
Integrated hook behind the bow: original two-part detachable construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1244429
Corvidae Antique
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A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon.
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Film of Large Vintage Taxco Amethyst 980 Silver Filigree Pendant
Archive I A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon.

Large Vintage Taxco Amethyst 980 Silver Filigree Pendant

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Archive II A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon. View II
Archive III A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon. View III
Archive IV A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon. View IV
Archive V A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon. View V
Archive VI A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon. View VI
Archive VII A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon. View VII
Archive VIII A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon. View VIII
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A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon.
Large Vintage Taxco Amethyst 980 Silver Filigree Pendant
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A Mexican 980 silver filigree pendant brooch featuring a bow motif and a scrollwork frame housing a central round purple amethyst cabochon.
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  • ObjectPendants
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMexican Silver
  • Material980 Silver, Amethyst
  • ColourSilver, Purple
  • MotifsBow motif, Filigree scrollwork, Cabochon stone setting, Drop pendant construction

This 1940 Mexican silver pendant from Taxco comprises a top bow section and an articulated drop element. Fashioned from 980 silver, the piece displays intricate filigree scrollwork and a polished central round purple amethyst cabochon. Visible details include a loop suspension mechanism, a secure pin hardware on the reverse of the bow, and openwork wire loops. The overall measurements are 8 cm by 4 cm, with the amethyst measuring 2 cm in diameter, and the weight is 18.0 g. Stamps indicate the Taxco origin and 980 silver fineness. Buyers can wear this versatile vintage item either as a complete pendant brooch ensemble or separate the detachable bow to wear independently on garments or chains. The articulated construction allows gentle movement when worn. This wearable textile accessory suits modern bohemian jewellery collections and historic silver displays.

FAQs

Taxco, Mexico, became an established centre for silversmithing in the twentieth century, renowned for traditional Mexican metalworking techniques that incorporate delicate wirework filigree.

These pendants are constructed from 980 grade silver, which features a higher silver purity than standard sterling silver, alongside natural polished gemstones such as cabochon amethysts.

Authentic vintage pieces from Taxco typically feature hallmark stamps on the reverse metal surface, indicating purity numbers like 980 or origin marks indicating Mexican manufacture.

A filigree drop pendant can be suspended from a silver chain over a dark turtleneck sweater or worn pinned to a tailored blazer coat lapel.

Clean high-purity silver using a soft polishing cloth designed for precious metals, avoiding abrasive liquid chemicals that might damage the surface or alter the gemstone.
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