BAUBLE BABE’S Fabulous Finds is an American-owned business which specializes in Quality Jewelry, Accessories, Art Glass, Pottery, Bar & Dinnerware, and an eclectic array of items. My eBay store is very well organized to help you easily find what you are seeking.
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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DESIGNER/COMPANY/COUNTRY: Margot van Voorhies, aka “Margot de Taxco” (1896 - 1985): An artist and native of San Francisco, Margot took a vacation to Taxco, Mexico in 1937 which altered the course of her life. In 1938 she met and married Don Antonio Castillo, a Maestro silversmith working for William Spratling. He introduced her to jewelry and silver design and her creations sold so quickly, it prompted Castillo and his brothers to leave Spratling and establish their own taller, Los Castillo. In 1948, Margot and Antonio split both romantically and professionally and she took on the name Margot de Taxco. It wasn’t long before she had Hollywood clientele such as John Wayne & Lana Turner. At one time, she had more than 280 talented silversmiths working for her, some of whom are very famous today. Margot is most known for her work with enamel on silver, pre-Columbian themes, Art Deco and Japanese styles, as well as her use of fish and wave motifs. Sadly, she became insolvent in 1976 and gave her molds to her top silversmiths who went on to establish their own workshops.
ERA: Retro
METAL: Sterling Silver
DETAILS:
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~ c. 1948 Handwrought Necklace, Bracelet, Earring Set/Parure
~ Oxidized Links with Bead & Scrollwork Stylized Hearts
~ Necklace: 83 grams, 18” L x 3/4” W, Hook Clasp
~ Bracelet: 37 grams, 7.25” L x 3/4” W, Safety Chain, Hook Clasp
~ Earrings: 9.8 grams, 1” L x 3/4” W, Screw Backs *May be converted to pierced.
~ Stamps: Margot de Taxco, 5210 (design #), Sterling, Made in Mexico, Delineated Eagle 16 assay mark assigned to Margot
~ Last photo is of Margot.
~ This is a very early set of Margot’s. Tulane University has 295 of her Design Drawings from c. 1947-1977, and the album is included in the Spratling-Taxco Collection. The lowest design number listed is 5242, so the set here precedes that and was most likely designed in 1947 or earlier.
~ Ships fully insured via USPS Priority with Signature required. Due to the rise in mail fraud, should the set be returned it will be opened at the post office in front of Federal employees.
CONDITION: Excellent Vintage condition considering the age…very slight wear noticeable upon close inspection. The screw backing has been replaced on one of the earrings, but it is quite secure and well done. Please view all photos to judge for yourself keeping in mind that they’re high def Canon pics which exaggerate any blemishes that may be present.
*MEASUREMENTS* (approximate): Total Weight is 129.8 grams.
COMMENTS/ADDITIONAL INFO: It's so rare to have 3 Margot parure pieces offered together. This heirloom Set is elegantly designed, skillfully executed, and the timeless, unparalleled Margot de Taxco lives on every time a piece of her Art is worn! When your friends ask (and they will), please direct them to Bauble Babe’s Fabulous Finds eBay store. *Your order will be carefully packaged to ensure a safe arrival.
PAYMENT:
Payment is due at the time of purchase unless you have notified me of your intent to purchase more and combine shipping.
SHIPPING:
DOMESTIC: I ship Monday through Friday to the eBay verified address within 1 business day of cleared payment (no weekends). Orders placed after 10 a.m. central time will ship the next business day. After 10 a.m. Friday, purchases will ship the following Monday.
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INTERNATIONAL: I use eBay’s Global Shipping Program which handles all Customs Forms, etc. For questions regarding shipping rates, import charges, etc., please contact eBay as I have no knowledge of the particulars - I simply ship the items to the Global Shipping center and eBay takes over from there. Sorry, but eBay’s Global Shipping Program does not allow for combined shipping on International orders.
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