Mexican Deco silver turquoise floral cornucopia Brooch

A floral cornucopia on your lapel, this vintage Deco sterling silver Mexican beauty showcases a spray of "forget-me-nots" spilling out of the proverbial horn of plenty. The repousse flowers are centered by sweet turquoise cabochons that have matured in a variety of hues as the stone aged. I love the texturing in the tiny leaves and the horn's body as well as the patina that renders the design three-dimensional...

Size / Weight: 2 5/8" tall by 2 3/16" wide; 14.8 grams

Hallmarks / Date: "MADE IN MEXICO" and "STERLING"; 1920s-40s

Condition: excellent vintage with beautiful greens and blues in the stones, nice detail and good repoussage, with the patina you want to see on a well-loved, well-cared-for piece of jewelry, with no damage and no repairs noted

Inv# 15472