Bidspirit auction | Nine Mexican Sterling Silver Butterfly

Nine Mexican Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooches or Pins - This lot comprises nine butterfly-shaped brooches or pins, identified as Sterling Silver. The collection exhibits diverse styles, including intricate filigree and wirework, designs featuring inlaid iridescent abalone shell, openwork pieces set with numerous small dark stones (likely marcasite), and individual accents of a central oval purple stone and a turquoise-like stone. Visible markings on several pieces confirm ”925” (sterling silver) and include ”TAXCO,” ”MEX,” ”SJB,” and ”HECHO EN MEX,” which translates to ”Made in Mexico,” indicating a Mexican origin for those items. Largest brooch approximately 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) long. Smallest brooch approximately 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) long. Total weight 49 grams. Generally good condition, displaying varying degrees of tarnish and minor surface wear consistent with age. No apparent significant damage or repairs. Burns in-house shipping is available. Pick up is Thursday, Dec. 4 from Noon to 7 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction. AB99