Lot n° 279
Margot Van Voorhies (aka Margot de Taxco, ca. 1896-1985, American) A set of Mexican silver jewelry Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5348 [Design number] Comprising a 'Silver Patterned Swirls' sterling silver link necklace, with an additional small extension link, as well as a matching bracelet; the lengths variously connect to form a longer single necklace 3 pieces Necklace: 18" L x 1.625" H; Bracelet: 8.25" L x 1.625" H; Extra link: 2.75" L; All joined: 28.75" L 318.9 grams gross Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C Morrill, "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork" (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2010), 85, pl. IV-8. Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Bracelet length with integral loops for adding safety chain.