ID Mexican Silversmith

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goldbill
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ID Mexican Silversmith

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Seeking any info on this necklace. My grandmother aquired it during the WWII era, Arizona/New Mexico border area. Black Onyx and Silver? Image Image
goldbill
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Re: ID Mexican Silversmith

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After looking at a gazzilion marks, can anyone tell me if this could be the mark of Jose Marmolejos? Is the time period correct? If so can some one share his Bio. with me.
Regards, William.
ValkyrieVixen
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Re: ID Mexican Silversmith

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The piece is from Mexico City, as shown by the DF mark, Marmolejos worked out of Taxco. It's also an extremely common tourist design, not likely done by a known artisan.
goldbill
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Thank you for the info.
William.
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