{"product_id":"vintage-mexican-sterling-silver-turquoise-mask-brooch-silver-aztec-motif-26-gr","title":"Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver \u0026 Turquoise Mask Brooch Silver Aztec Motif 26 gr","description":"Beautiful hand-crafted Mexican sterling silver brooch featuring an intricate Aztec \/ Pre-Columbian mask motif with turquoise cabochon accents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStamped “Silver Made in Mexico” on the reverse — a hallmark used prior to Mexico’s Eagle assay system (circa 1930s–1940s).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 1.5″ × 2 ⅝″, weighs 26 g. Original pin mechanism is intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA striking example of early Mexican silver artistry from the golden era of Taxco craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Mexican sterling silver face\/mask brooch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Markings: “Silver Made in Mexico” (typical pre-1948 mark, used before the Eagle system)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Solid sterling silver (tests around .925), turquoise cabochons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 26 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Size: 1.5″ tall × 2 ⅝″ wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Style: Pre-Columbian \/ Aztec-inspired repoussé face mask with applied scrolls and turquoise set earrings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Likely origin: Taxco, Mexico, where most fine silverwork of this style was produced mid-century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDating and maker context\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe “Silver Made in Mexico” mark predates the eagle assay system introduced around 1948.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat means your piece was almost certainly made circa 1935–1947 — early Mexican silver period when workshops like Hector Aguilar, Cruz, Spratling, and others used this style of marking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it lacks a registered maker’s initial or eagle number, it was likely crafted by a smaller artisan silversmith or workshop supplying the Mexico City or Taxco tourist trade — still very collectible.","brand":"Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42955359715395,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/0205\/9075\/files\/35755da0-4f27-47b0-bc32-ee8e1071010b.jpg?v=1771001680","url":"https:\/\/someofmyfavoritethings78209.com\/products\/vintage-mexican-sterling-silver-turquoise-mask-brooch-silver-aztec-motif-26-gr","provider":"Some of My Favorite Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}