Is This MATL? Or someone else?

Artdorko · Post by **Artdorko** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:49 pm

The mark is very difficult to read. It is either MR-01 or MP-01 or something else. It isn't marked MATL anywhere, but sure looks like her style. Any light anyone can shed on the set or the mark would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Necklace and clip earrings

Close up of the mark on the back of the necklace clasp

This is a close up of one clip earring. The clip is marked sterling in block letters. The earrings are marked on the back of the bottom link, but all we can make out is 925 and MEX.

Close up of a necklace link. The amethysts are pyramids.

-------------------------------
Mindy & Bob from Kansas City

Post by **admin** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:53 pm

Matl style, but not by Matl and looks to be of recent manufacture. Can you describe the center mark, is it something like MR-01 or MC-51?

Regards, Tom

Artdorko · Post by **Artdorko** » Sun May 18, 2008 10:58 am

Thanks for your help, Tom.
The mark looks like MR-01, but it's so tiny it's hard to tell for sure.
We think the piece was purchased in the late 70's or early 80's. The owner has passed away and her son is friend of ours looking for more information. Regards,

------
Mindy & Bob

Post by **admin** » Mon May 19, 2008 8:46 pm

Mathilde Poulat (Matl) died in 1960, for many years her nephew, Ricardo Salas, had worked along side her and continued the business after her passing. Apparently he was still working when the number/letter system came into being and he was designated mark MS-12. Don't think yours can be read as that, but considering the longstanding popularity of Matl's work, it is not surprising that there were, and are, others working in a derivative style.

Regards, Tom