Essex Jewelry and Antiques
Amazing Lg Vintage Brooch, Mexican Sterling Silver, Quetzal Bird w/Green Stones
Regular price
$160.80
Presented is an amazing large brooch, in Mexican sterling silver, of a quetzal bird. It sits on a branch with two flowers that have a green stone in their centers. This is a vintage piece.
The quetzal is the national bird and the name of the currency in Guatemala.
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The brooch is marked for 925 purity silver. It has the maker's mark “Prieto” and the address of the workshop in Mexico city: “Ave. Juarez 40”
This brooch is in excellent condition. It has a good safety catch for the pin.
This is a very large, stately piece. It really makes a wonderful statement!
Length: 4 1/2 inches.
Weight: 29.2 grams (1.03 ounces).
Described by: LM