April Antique Estate Jewelry Auction

By Palmer's Auction Co

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Apr 16, 2026

8535 Main St, Campbell, NY 14821, United States

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We invite you to join us in our Antique Estate Jewelry Auction. This auction presents a collection capturing the magic of the winter season’s last shimmer. As always, these treasures are all fresh to the market and have never seen before! This auction gives a unique atmosphere with a vast array of many one of a kind jewels. These pieces speak for themselves: extraordinary, impeccable province, historical significance, and unique designs. An auction you won’t want to miss! Utilize the item’s pictures for size and descriptions for materials. Email/call us with any questions. DETAILS: Pre-Bidding begins 3/26, LIVE ONLINE Auction begins at 6 pm EST on Thursday, 4/16, starting with Lot One. Auction Pick up is 4/21, 10 am -1 pm at our location 8535 Main St. Campbell, NY 14821.

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LOT 196:

Mexican .970 Silver Inlay Turtle Brooch

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Mexican .970 Silver Inlay Turtle Brooch. This animal motif brooch is designed in the form of a Image - 1

Mexican .970 Silver Inlay Turtle Brooch. This animal motif brooch is designed in the form of a Image - 2

Mexican .970 Silver Inlay Turtle Brooch. This animal motif brooch is designed in the form of a Image - 3

Mexican .970 Silver Inlay Turtle Brooch. This animal motif brooch is designed in the form of a Image - 4

Mexican .970 Silver Inlay Turtle Brooch. This animal motif brooch is designed in the form of a Image - 5

Sold for: $10

Price including buyer’s premium: $ 12

Start price:

$ 5

Estimate :

$5 - $100

Buyer's Premium: 20% More details

sales tax: 8% On the lot's price and buyer's premium

Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations

Auction took place on Apr 16, 2026 at Palmer's Auction Co

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tags: Brooches & Pins

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Description:

Mexican .970 Silver Inlay Turtle Brooch
This animal motif brooch is designed in the form of a turtle. The piece is constructed from a silver base with a yellow gold-toned wash. The turtle carapace features a geometric inlay of possibly natural lapis lazuli, displaying a deep blue color with characteristic white and gray mottling. The reverse of the brooch is incised with the mark 970, which indicates a silver purity higher than standard .925 sterling silver. This style of stone inlay and high-purity metal is characteristic of mid-20th-century artisanal jewelry from the Taxco region of Mexico. The reverse features a horizontal pin stem secured by a rotating safety clasp.

Approximately 1.5 inches in length.

The brooch is in good vintage condition. The metal on the reverse shows significant surface wear, tarnish, and a mottled dark patina consistent with age and use. The lapis lazuli inlays are intact with no missing sections, though they show minor surface abrasions and natural pitting under magnification. The pin mechanism is functional.