Mexican Deco silver turquoise Bracelet ~ Matl style repousse

Made in Mexico City and following the “Matl school of repoussage” this early Deco silver and turquoise bracelet is anonymous and … gorgeous. Textured repousse feather motifs are predominant here, an allusion to the divine Feathered Serpent of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. I have always thought that this specific type of work that allows you to follow the maestro’s hand as it works the silver could easily be considered Mexico’s Arts and Crafts expression. Here the articulation of the feathered scale links is hidden while the central station adds scrolls, beading and a beautiful turquoise to the mix. Bracelets in this style have become very difficult to find and this is an unusual, well-made example…

Size / Weight: 6 1/2” long (wearable); width between 1 3/8” and 13/16”; 37.7 grams

Hallmarks / Date: “SILVER MEXICO”; 1920s-40s

Condition: excellent vintage with confident, controlled repoussage, fantastic patina, a vividly colored stone and no damage or repairs noted

Inv# 15749