Description
Vintage Taxco Mexican 950 Silver Sodalite Hinged Bangle Bracelet Size S – This is a lovely vintage 1970s-1980s hinged bangle cuff bracelet with natural sodalite slab stones across the top. More pure and better, than sterling silver it is marked Mexico, 950, TN-50 with the T to represent Taxco origin, the N to represent the first initial of the last name of the maker and the #50 to represent this particular artist silversmith to register with the government assay office as the 50th maker in his town/city. This bracelet is beautifully made with a good, strong locking mechanism and is very thick; almost 4mm. Width across the outside top is 5/16″. The inside open space is 2 3/8″ across for a small size wrist. Weight is 33.4 grams and feels very substantial in the hand. The lock on this particular bracelet is unusually creative and works well. Rather than a push pull tongue and groove lock it has a lift out, up and over lock. You can see the parts of the hinge and the clasp where it fits together like a jigsaw puzzle. Just pull the non hinged side up and over. Overall condition is excellent. Never altered or modified and completely original. Never repaired. No dents or dings or deep scratches. Light age wear only. No cracks or chips or breaks or flakes. The gemstones are also original with strong mottled blue colors and have natural age inclusions but no damage or repair. This is a lovely hand crafted bracelet for your vintage Mexican and mid century jewelry collection.
