Vintage Hecho En Mexico Artisan Sterling Silver Sombrero Man Mexican Pot Brooch
This vintage Hecho En Mexico Artisan Sterling Silver Sombrero Man Mexican Pot Brooch is a unique and handmade piece of jewelry that showcases Mexican craftsmanship. The asymmetrical shape and ethnic theme of the brooch make it a standout accessory for any occasion. The sterling silver material and mid-century design add to its vintage charm, while the signed brand ensures its authenticity. Perfect for collectors of ethnic and tribal jewelry, this brooch is a one-of-a-kind piece that highlights the rich cultural heritage of Mexico.
More About This Brooch
The selected region highlights a vintage Mexican sterling
silver brooch featuring a traditional silhouette design of a person wearing
a sombrero next to a large Mexican clay pot.
Identification & Markings
- Origin:
The left side of the base is explicitly stamped "HECHO EN
MEXICO" (Made in Mexico) and "STERLING", which
guarantees a silver purity of at least 92.5%.
- The
Eagle Mark: Directly next to the text is an Eagle assay mark.
The Mexican government implemented this system in 1948 to certify
silver purity and track silversmiths or workshops. The faint number inside
the eagle silhouette represents the specific maker or regional assay
office.
- Maker's
Mark: To the right of the eagle, there is an additional stylized
artisan hallmark (a letter or symbol inside a house/shield frame shape)
used to identify the specific design workshop.
Estimated Era
Because this piece uses the official Eagle assay stamp
system instead of the modern letter-dash-number registration system (e.g.,
TF-22) introduced around 1980, it can be reliably dated to the mid-century
period between 1948 and 1979.
Brooch Specs.:
Length: 1.75" in Long
Height: 1.25" in Tall
Weight: 9.39 gm
Markings: Hecho En Mexico, Sterling, Mexico and various Logos