Mexican Deco Machine Age silver dragonfly Brooch

One of my favorite insect designs in the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry, this “machine age” dragonfly is known as a Los Castillo creation yet here it is signed by a “less celebrated” Taxco maestro. What first attracted me to this creature is its “industrial”, perforated wings that make the dragonfly look delicate and awe-inspiring at the same time. Carefully hand-crafted and perfectly finished, the brooch is decorated with three polished agate cabochons. Green is for spring and for hope, right?

Size / Weight: 3 3/8” wide ( the wingspan) by 2 3/8” tall; 15.6 grams

Hallmarks / Date: maker’s initials “J.P.” as well as “SILVER MEXICO”; pre-1948

Condition: excellent vintage with eye-catching presence, beautiful patina, soothing green color in the stones, with no damage and no repairs noted

Inv# 15272