Melesio Rodriguez STERLING ENAMEL SNAKE Bracelet MARGOT de TAXCO MOLD #5554 Fab!

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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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DESIGNER/COMPANY/LOCATION:
Melesio Rodriguez (1932-present):
Melesio was born in Taxco, Mexico in 1932 and has worked in silver for more than 70 years. In 1948, at age 16, he began an apprenticeship with Margot Van Voorhies Carr at her “Margot de Taxco” workshop. Margot was recently divorced from Antonio Castillo and had previously designed for Los Castillo. Her creations became wildly popular and the likes of John Wayne and Lana Turner were among her Hollywood clients. Rodriguez honed his silversmith skills to become a Maestro and Foreman of her shop, eventually overseeing a staff of more than 280 artisans. He also collaborated with Sigi Pineda for over a year on the creation of Margot's most famous design "The Silver & Enamel Snake" which won them the most prestigious Taxco jewelry award "El Galardon" in 1954. Unfortunately, Margot became insolvent and closed her doors in 1976. As payment, she gave her molds to her top employees. Afterwards, Melesio opened his own workshop in Taxco where he has been actively producing jewelry for more than 40 years. It is worth noting that while the design may be the same, no two “mold” silver/enamel pieces are ever exactly alike when it comes to the finished creation as all the enamel work is done by hand.
METAL:
925 Sterling Silver
DETAILS:
~ Rare Early 1970s
Articulated
Figural Snake Bracelet *The Snake pieces from Margot's shop were made in the late 1960s.
~ From Margot de Taxco’s Famous Design Mold # 5554 which Melesio now owns.
~ 14 Sterling & Enamel Hinged Panels
~ Secure Tongue & Groove Clasp
~ Stamp: MR, 925, Taxco (city), Mexico, TS-02 (registration #) *This is an older reg. #. The newer is TR-114
~ The way this was stamped caused the Design # 5554 to be cut off. The last photo is the stamp on another M. Rodriguez Snake bracelet which came with the matching necklace & both have the design # on them.
~ This
will not fit every wrist
so be sure to see measurements below!
~ NOTE: Due to the rise in mail fraud, should this piece be returned it will be opened at the Post Office
in front of Federal employees. Ships fully Insured and will require a
Signature Confirmation
upon delivery.
CONDITION:
Excellent
Vintage condition
overall considering the age! Spotty enamel loss (see closeup photos 4-6), but enamel loss on these snake pieces is typical -
It is rare to find these old pieces devoid of enamel wear!
Please
view all photos
to judge the condition for yourself.
*MEASUREMENTS*
(approximate):
6.25” inner circumference; 2.25 inner diameter; 1-3/8” gap when opened; Head is 1” long x .75” wide; Width with tail is 1.5”; 40.9g
COMMENTS/ADDITIONAL INFO:
Margot de Taxco’s Snake Design pieces are rare and highly sought after heirloom treasures! 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.
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INTERNATIONAL:
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