Mexican Deco Etruscan Revival silver lariat Necklace

Profusely studded with the Etruscan style’s tell-tale florets this long Mexican lariat necklace was made in Cuernavaca, one of the country’s main silver-smithing centers. A rather rare jewel of the Deco period, it consists of a long strand of short barrel beads strung on flexible silver wire. Classically elegant yet with body and strong presence, the necklace has developed a deep patina over the years. I particularly love the over-sized beads it ends in that are also reflected in the clasp combination. Exceptional…

Size / Weight: 31 1/2” long (end to end); small beads are 1/2” in diameter; bigger ones are approx. 11/16”; 120.8 grams

Hallmarks / Date: maker’s initials “ASG” as well as “HECHO EN MEX”, “925” and “CUER”; pre-1948

Condition: excellent vintage with the deepest patina ever, with all the florets and beading in place, having no damage or any repairs noted - a rare example of an Etruscan style lariat from Mexico

Inv# 15747