Featured Sterling .925 Ladybug Lidded Box "RAFA" Mexico-ID Help??

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  1. SPERLS

    SPERLS sperls

    I found this today...Its 5" long...I cannot find any info on "RAFA"...Any help appreciated. IMG_1531.JPG IMG_1533.JPG IMG_1535.JPG IMG_1530.JPG IMG_1534.JPG
     
    SPERLS, Sep 2, 2018
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Could be artist's name. ("Rafa" is short for Rafael.)

    Debora
     
    Debora, Sep 2, 2018
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    More likely a factory, i.e a shed. That's a factory mark rather than an artisan one, at least the way I learned it. It's not particularly old, but it's cute.
     
    evelyb30, Sep 2, 2018
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Debora, Sep 2, 2018
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  5. SPERLS

    SPERLS sperls

    There are a few Mexican silversmiths named Rafael...None have the same "RAFA" marking...It could be a store or factory mark??...Just surprised that there is no information??
     
    SPERLS, Sep 2, 2018
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    You would always inquire at mexicosterling.com.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Sep 2, 2018
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  7. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Cute BUUUG!!!;)
     
    kyratango, Sep 3, 2018
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  8. James Conrad

    James Conrad Well-Known Member

    LOL, yeah is, it's a ladybug isn't it?
     
    James Conrad, Sep 3, 2018
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  9. mmarco102

    mmarco102 Well-Known Member

    In this day and age do we have to say “genderbug”? :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious::hilarious::hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:
     
    mmarco102, Sep 3, 2018
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