exceptional Doris Corpus Artisans Mexican silver Brooch

Exuding a primordial strength and keeping its secrets well hidden under layers of hand-etched scales, beading and overlay this stunning creature - I see it as a sea serpent but on second thought and if those appliques running along its spine are stylized feathers, it could be Quetzalcoatl as easily - is another treasure bearing the signature of Doris and her Corpus Artisans group of maestros. Appreciation for Doris jewelry has been growing steadily since I first started dealing in vintage Mexican silver and with good reason too. An American who arrived in Mexico in the 1940s, she had the exceptional ability to find the most talented designers and silversmiths and commission them to create pieces for her. Great design, perfect execution, high quality materials - that is what I have learned what to expect when looking for Doris jewelry and I have yet to be disappointed...

Size / Weight: 3 1/8" long by 1 1/4” wide (I am measuring at the widest, near the creature's head); 33.3 grams

Hallmarks / Date: fully and appropriately signed as shown; pre-1948

Condition: excellent vintage with careful, layered construction, great patina and no damage or repairs noted; there is a bit of cleaning liquid residue in the design's recesses but it is not visible when you have the brooch on and can be easily removed, if you so chose to do

Inv# 15971