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ID Mexican Silversmith
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 1:31 am
by goldbill
Seeking any info on this necklace. My grandmother aquired it during the WWII era, Arizona/New Mexico border area. Black Onyx and Silver?
Re: ID Mexican Silversmith
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:54 pm
by goldbill
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.
Re: ID Mexican Silversmith
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:57 pm
by ValkyrieVixen
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.
Re: ID Mexican Silversmith
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:28 am
by goldbill
Thank you for the info.
William.