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Sterling Aztec Mexican Carved Jade Face Brooch
Estimate:
$100 - $150
Starting bid:
$50
Sold
$50
Live Auction
September 2022 Fine Art & Estate Auction
Description
Description: Item/Description: Wonderful Mid-Century brooch. Sterling Silver open back mounting with scroll and bead ball work. Rectangular slice of spinach hued jade hand-carved in high relief. depicts face of Mayan or Aztec warrior. Traditional Mexican motif. Old slotted pin, C clasp. Hallmarked: 925 twice.

Material: Silver, Jade stone

Dimensions: Length: 2"; Width: 2"; approximately 34.7 grams

Condition: Very Good. Stone intact, free of chips or cracks. Small abraded areas to sides of nose. Secure in four pronged setting. Wonderful dark patina to silver. Surface use and age wear includes light scratches. Pin closure in good working order.

Age: 1940s-1960s

Provenance: Private Estate

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Buyers premium: 18%