Dear Friends and Customers,
One Good Eye Silver is embarking on a big adventure as we prepare to move overseas. Though I am excited about our new beginning, I am also saddened for leaving after having spent almost thirty years in the US..
Until the move is completed, feel free to browse the site and email us with any questions you might have or to say “hi” but please do not try to purchase anything!
I am planning to re-configure the business and re-launch, from Europe this time, in the late Fall of 2024, if not earlier, and hope you will be patient and, once we are "live" again, honor us with your patronage.
Thank you very much for your trust all these years and for the thought-provoking conversations we have had - on jewelry, the history of personal adornment and life in general! See you again in a few months,
Margarita Poutouridou
One Good Eye Silver
Dating in the 1940s, this massive sterling silver and azur-malachite "mozaico Azteca" inlay pendant necklace is signed by Taxco maestro Jose Anton. I am more used to Anton's repousse work yet from time to time, I do come across some examples that feature overlay and, as in this case, stone inlay. What impresses me here is, of course, the generously sized pendant with its "warrior" silver inlay in profile as well as the detail of the eagle figure floating in the air next to it. Well-made, with the azur-malachite chosen for its rich, saturated colors, a nice example of Mexican Deco "archeological" style jewelry...
PS: The matching bracelet shown in one of the photos is also available and will be offered shortly;
if you don't see it in my store, please ask!
Size / Weight: pendant is 2 3/4" in diameter (without the bail); with the bail it adds a 3 1/8" drop to the chain; chain itself is 18" long by 5/16" wide; 92.3 grams
Hallmarks / Date: maker's signature as shown as well as "STERLING TAXCO"; pre-1948
CONDITION: excellent vintage with impressive proportions, gorgeous coloration in the azur-malachite inlay which is in great shape as well without losses except for a couple of minor superficial pops here and there; warm patina and no damage or repairs noted
Inv# 15833
Dating in the 1940s, this massive sterling silver and azur-malachite "mozaico Azteca" inlay pendant necklace is signed by Taxco maestro Jose Anton. I am more used to Anton's repousse work yet from time to time, I do come across some examples that feature overlay and, as in this case, stone inlay. What impresses me here is, of course, the generously sized pendant with its "warrior" silver inlay in profile as well as the detail of the eagle figure floating in the air next to it. Well-made, with the azur-malachite chosen for its rich, saturated colors, a nice example of Mexican Deco "archeological" style jewelry...
PS: The matching bracelet shown in one of the photos is also available and will be offered shortly;
if you don't see it in my store, please ask!
Size / Weight: pendant is 2 3/4" in diameter (without the bail); with the bail it adds a 3 1/8" drop to the chain; chain itself is 18" long by 5/16" wide; 92.3 grams
Hallmarks / Date: maker's signature as shown as well as "STERLING TAXCO"; pre-1948
CONDITION: excellent vintage with impressive proportions, gorgeous coloration in the azur-malachite inlay which is in great shape as well without losses except for a couple of minor superficial pops here and there; warm patina and no damage or repairs noted
Inv# 15833
