Sigi Pineda Mexican silver obsidian modernist Brooch

One of Taxco's most famous modernists Sigi Pineda was also a very prolific designer and at his best moments, truly inspired. I am used to seeing minimalist, fluid pieces by him and the brooch at hand, wrought in sterling silver and adorned with a teardrop-shaped obsidian, is the result of a good moment indeed. This is a pin that invites the touch unabashedly - it might be the glowing silver body; it might be that magical piece of obsidian with its silvery depths but it simply invites the fingers to tenderly caress it. Yet I have to ask you a ...weird question - doesn't it remind you of Star Trek's communication device?

Size / Weight:2 3/4" wide by 1 3/8" tall; 19.6 grams

Hallmarks / Date: fully signed with Sigi's signature as well as "TASCO", "STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO", des. no 334 and Eagle 35 assay mark; 1950s-60s

Condition: excellent vintage with an amazing, glowing patina, a mystical, beautiful piece of obsidian, great design and no damage or repairs noted

Inv# 15354