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Vintage Cortes #282 Mexican Sterling Silver Crescent Pin
$54.00
This is a vintage signed Cortes Mexican Sterling Silver crescent pin with turquoise and malachite mosaic inlay. It has a #3 eagle marking and is also marked plateria Cortes, 925 for sterling quality, and #282. It is all Hand Made and in excellent condition. Size is 1 3/16″ by 1/2″ wide. The artistry and hand crafting are excellent. A lovely signed vintage statement pin for your hand made Mexican silver jewelry collection.
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