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Featured Mom’s silver scarab pin with maker’s marks

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Jennifer Plesman Jackson, Apr 30, 2020.

  1. Jennifer Plesman Jackson

    Jennifer Plesman Jackson Kees’ daughter

    Any info on this wonderful pin would be so appreciated! I tried to get as close as I could, even trying to take a pic thru a magnifying glass... not sure if this is clear enough... rsz_a5d52be8-3315-4e59-9bd5-e0959c30e9d1.jpg rsz_f99bcc4e-dd86-4678-874f-38a12a786bcc.jpg
     
    Jennifer Plesman Jackson, Apr 30, 2020
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    I believe this pin was made in Mexico and it's not a true scarab shape.
     
    Bakersgma, Apr 30, 2020
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  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    The mark on the upper part of the body in your second picture is the Mexican "eagle." There are examples of Mexican silver marks and explanations about when used, etc. on the page in this link.

    https://www.925-1000.com/mexican_marks.html
     
    Bakersgma, Apr 30, 2020
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Bee or fly, not a scarab beetle.
     
    Bronwen, Apr 30, 2020
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Thirded. Probably a fly, given that it was made in Taxco. It doesn't look right for a bee. Made between 1948 and 1978. I'm no Mexican jewelry expert.
     
    evelyb30, Apr 30, 2020
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Nice Modernist insect, possibly a fly. Eight legs though.:confused: Artistic licence?

    The eagle with a 3 in it is indeed Taxco. I can narrow the date down a bit more, because this squarish eagle (bell shape) began to be used ca 1955 and was used til ca 1980.
    I can't find the maker's mark, maybe @reader recognizes it. I tweaked it a bit, hope that helps:

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    Any Jewelry, May 1, 2020
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