Rare Hubert Harmon Hallmark Taxco Mexico Horse Earrings

I don’t often use the word “rare” in my listings, but this one is indeed unique and rare.

“Hubert Pickering Harmon is known for being an influential artist who designed silver jewelry in Taxco, Mexico, in the 1940s. His workshop, established in the early decade, employed numerous silversmiths who would interpret his designs. He lived in Taxco for a short period before relocating to Mexico City, although he continued to travel back to visit his workshop. The limited amount of jewelry made in his shop is known for fancifully illustrating his personality and interests rather than interpreting traditional Mexican motifs.” Worthpoint

Harmon, whose father was the president of Chicago Coal Company, lived a life affording every advantage. He moved to France after high school to attend Parsons School of Design in Paris. He became acquainted with aristocrats while living in Europe and worked as a painter, along with designing fashions and jewelry. His collaborations include notables such as Christian Dior, Schiaparelli, and Paul Flato. After moving back to the United States in 1940, he married another artist named Louise Frazier.

Each earring measures about 1 inch by 1 inch.

Both earrings are stamped, however, one of the earring’s stamps is covered with the screw back. The other earring is stamped with what is believe is one of Harmon’s early marks followed by:
o HUBERTUS
o STERLING
o TAXCO MEXICO

The earrings are of a horse looking over its back and a big bold horse butt, in the shape of a heart.

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