MARGOT DE TAXCO MEXICAN STERLING ENAMEL BURRO BOLO TIE

Welcome to The Mexican Silver Shop Specializing in Vintage Mexican, Peruvian, Native American Silver and Related Objects ...classic+iconic..... Margot van Voorhies Carr was such an interesting woman and no Taxco jewelry collection is complete without a piece of her beautiful jewelry. This charming and whimsical piece of sterling and enamel jewelry, circa 1955, is in the form of a bolo tie with a beautiful burro by Margot. The little guy is a reddish brown enamel with enamel highlights of steel blue, black and white. Note how the banner across his body is marked "Mexico". The slide is on a brown cloth braided tie and the tips are cascabels without ringers, when they clink together, they make the most delightful tinkling sound. Note that the tips are a base metal. A most marvelous and unusual piece by Margot! The history behind Margot is fascinating. Margot opened her shop in 1948 and she also created many of the designs for Los Castillo before her marriage to Antonio Castillo ended. Her work is well respected and highly desirable to collectors. Margot designed every single piece that her company produced. According to Morrill & Berk in the great book Mexican Silver , "Margot's insistence on meticulous production techniques resulted in a high level of workmanship for every piece she signed". Owning a piece of Margot's work is a must for any high end Taxco collector. This piece is absolutely guaranteed to be original and vintage, it is NOT a reproduction. Hallmark : Margot de Taxco Sterling Made in Mexico Eagle (16) 5480 (inventory #) Size: Slide: 2" x 1 1/2"; Tie: 30" Long; Tips: 3/4" Long Condition: Excellent vintage - enamel is perfect except for two of the teeniest flakes on the tail 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! 9717 Click on the small thumbnail picture surrounding the larger picture to see another view in the center. If you want a really big view, click on the ZOOM link. ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ClicPic Click small picture to enlarge. ClicPic Gallery Software. See my other auctions for more vintage Mexican, Native American and Peruvian Silver. Can't wait for an auction to end? Visit My Ebay Store for fixed price treasures. Shipping Info: Payment Update: Ebay has recently implement a PAPERLESS payment policy meaning that checks and money orders are no longer allowed. If you have questions about this new policy, please DO contact me. For Domestic Shipping: I offer either First Class or Priority Mail shipping on jewelry, your choice! Insurance is optional and also your choice, but I do strongly encourage you to purchase it. All my jewelry is safely and securely packaged whether First Class or Priority so that your treasure will get to you in as good a condition as it left me. All packages will have Delivery Confirmation which will provide you with some tracking of your package. If you are interested in receiving your package in the fastest manner possible, please do choose Priority Mail, which generally will arrive within 2 - 3 days of my sending. First Class usually takes a little bit longer, most often 3 - 7 days. I strive to send out packages within 24 - 48 hours of payment. I do try to honor special requests, just ask! If you have any questions or concerns about your purchase, please do contact me first. For International Shipping: I usually send jewelry out First Class International unless requested otherwise. Be aware that delivery can take as little as a few days and at other times, can take as long as a few weeks. The length of delivery for First Class International will vary based upon your location and the amount of time your package might be handled in Customs. Please do understand that any customs duties/VAT taxes are your responsibility at your location. International insurance is included in the shipping cost and is purchased through DSI. I love my internatio... read more