Victoria / Cony Mexican silver mixed metals Pin / Pendant

Signed by Victoria who is often credited in the relevant literature with having perfected the "mixed metals" technique this big, bold combination pin / pendant brings together sterling silver, copper and brass in an Aztec Revival design. I am fascinated by the seamless marrying of the metals in "casados" pieces and Ana Nunez de Brilanti excelled in their design and crafting. Here, the round "shield" element is slightly concave and catches the light in ever-changing, fascinating ways. Wear it as a brooch or combine it with your favorite vintage chain to enjoy as a necklace - the result will unfailingly win you compliments...

Size / Weight: 3 5/16" tall by 2 5/8" wide; 30.0 grams

Hallmarks / Date: maker's signature as shown as well as "METALES Cony" and "MEXICO TAXCO" alongside des. no 602; post-1958 (according to Bille Hougart, Victoria opened her second store "Cony", named after her daughter, in 1958 so I will assume that is when she started marking her pieces with both her name and the Cony signature)

Condition: excellent vintage with beautiful patina, featuring an unusual, interesting design, with no damage and no repairs noted

Inv# 15783