help identify please
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lauracalfee
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help identify please
My grandmother bought this bracelet and earrings in Matamoras in 1964 or 65, I believe. Any help identifying the mark would be appreciated.
Hi Laura,
The mark is AE in M, little is known about them, as far as I know, not even their name. You'll find some info on them in this post ->
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards, Tom
The mark is AE in M, little is known about them, as far as I know, not even their name. You'll find some info on them in this post ->
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards, Tom
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2209patrick
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I can't identify the mark either, but I thought I'd add some more information. It is true that you often see Stella Popowski's name next to this mark, but I also don't think it's hers.
Another mark you often see together with the AE in a heart mark is that of retailer Rancho Alegre, Taxco, Mexico. They were founded in 1956 and became one of the largest retail outlets for Mexican Silver during the 1960's. Silver manufacturers in Mexico City even put their jewelry and holloware in this store because it had become one of the best known stores in all of Mexico.
Pedro Perez started Rancho Alegre. For 17 years he had been shop manager at William Spratling's Taller ( a workshop or studio that designed and produced) de las Delicias. At the time Perez opened his store many of the large workshops were closing or going bankrupt. Pedro Perez invited many of the designers and silversmiths who had been displaced to display their work in his store. Rancho Alegre displayed pieces from all over Mexico.
Hope this info helps some.
Pat.
Another mark you often see together with the AE in a heart mark is that of retailer Rancho Alegre, Taxco, Mexico. They were founded in 1956 and became one of the largest retail outlets for Mexican Silver during the 1960's. Silver manufacturers in Mexico City even put their jewelry and holloware in this store because it had become one of the best known stores in all of Mexico.
Pedro Perez started Rancho Alegre. For 17 years he had been shop manager at William Spratling's Taller ( a workshop or studio that designed and produced) de las Delicias. At the time Perez opened his store many of the large workshops were closing or going bankrupt. Pedro Perez invited many of the designers and silversmiths who had been displaced to display their work in his store. Rancho Alegre displayed pieces from all over Mexico.
Hope this info helps some.
Pat.