Victoria Ana Nunez de Brilanti Mexican silver "metales casados" Necklace

The art of "metales casados" (mixed or married metals) was practiced by several Taxco workshops yet I think Victoria was its queen. Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti combined copper, silver and brass not only to design exquisite jewelry but also hollowware of various kinds and decorative objects. In the necklace presented here she seems to be inspired by Egyptian Revival motifs which is not unusual for her - there are at least a couple of other parures she created that tread that same path. Distinctly Art Deco in its theme yet also slick and minimalist in the way of the modernists, the necklace wears like silk thanks to its ingenious articulation hidden behind the rectangular brass links…

Size / Weight: 15 1/8" long (wearable); central links station 3" wide with a 1 1/8" drop; width at chain just shy of 3/8"; 39.6 grams

Hallmarks / Date: Victoria's logo as well as "MEXICO TAXCO", "STERLING", des. no 218 and Eagle 12 assay mark; 1950s-60s

Condition: excellent vintage with impeccable workmanship, exquisite patina and no damage or repairs noted

Inv# 15315