Description
From the 1970s mid century family workshop of Ester Barrios Rodriguez and In excellent, ready to wear condition this is a vintage 1970s-1980s Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver and onyx cabachon hook hand craftedt by Artega Barrios to be used as a beaded necklace pendant enhancer, dangle watch or pocket watch hook, vest hook or chatelaine belt hook. It is sign fer’s with the f and s being elongated. This mark was assigned to the family workshop of Ester Barrios Rodriquez. It is also marked 925 for sterling silver quality along with TA-148 with the T to signify Taxco Origin and the A to represent the first name of the maker in the workshop – Artego Barrios. The maker mark is found under the top of the hook in the back. Overall condition of this piece is excellent. No damage or repair. Size is 1 1/4″ tall north to south by 1″ wide east to west across the center of the body. The cabochon is approximately 18mm by 13mm. Weight is 8.4 grams. Beautiful overall condition. This is a lovely unusual belt and/or dangle hook for your watch, vest, fob, etc….hand made by a known mid century Taxco workshop as an enhancer for your beaded necklaces, pearls or as a sash belt, chatelaine or any other use you may have. Lovely addition for your vintage mid century Mexican Silver collection; these vintage hand crafted gemstone hooks are not easy to find.
