Bidspirit auction | Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver

Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Sombrero Man Figural Brooch - A vintage sterling silver figural brooch or pin crafted in Taxco, Mexico. The item depicts a man wearing a large sombrero and a decorative poncho adorned with traditional geometric step-fret motifs. The figure is designed with thick legs and stylized feet. The reverse is stamped with an oval hallmark reading MEXICO, 925, and the registration code TR-26. This mark identifies the piece as having been produced in Taxco after 1979, with the T representing Taxco, R representing the initial of the artisan's surname, and 26 representing their registration number. Height: 1.25 inches Weight: 0.115 ozt. Good vintage condition with surface wear and characteristic tarnish throughout. Visible oxidation and orange-brown residue are present near the hinge of the pin assembly on the reverse, suggesting the presence of non-silver components in the mechanism or solder.