![]() ![]() ![]() As we interact with our customers all over the world, we aren’t just making sales but sending a beautiful, timeless piece of Mexico to each of them. It has been a challenging adventure, learning a lot about Mexican history & art. We work with them to not only develop new designs but to also recreate and re-envision classic traditional pieces inspired by pre-Hispanic folk art as well as the revolutionaries of Taxco silver design including William Spratling, Margot de Taxco and Matilde Poulat. Both taught art classes at the prestigeous Academy of San Carlos in Mexico City. We have now lived in México for 4 years and travel frequently to Taxco, less than 6 hours away, to meet with our artists and discover new authentic Taxco treasures to share with our customers all over the world. This traditional design by Matilde Poulat (who designed under the name Matl) has the unusual benefit of being both a pendant and a brooch. Matilde Poulat and Diego Rivera were friends and contemporaries. ![]() The history of Mexican copper is as rich as the Taxco silver tradition and we are excited to add the gorgeous warmth and texture of these pieces to our collection. We recently also introduced pieces made with Mexican copper to our line. And of course, an extra benefit was moving back to Sara’s hometown so that her mother could make her amazing enchiladas for us whenever we want! But as our sales increased, our inventory suffered as we struggled more and more to find quality Mexican jewelry in the Pacific Northwest.īut once we transitioned to exclusively selling online - and we were making enough sales for Andrew to quit his job and work on our business full time - it made perfect sense for us to relocate to México where we could be close to the artisans, pick and choose our favorite pieces, commission custom work and enjoy all of the other amazing opportunities and experiences the Mexican culture has to offer. Once we went online, we were able to reach a lot more people who appreciated the exceptional craftmanship and beauty of Mexican silver work. We began researching great Mexican silver artisans, the complicated world of silver hallmarks and looking for new Mexican artists to add to our collection.Ī fellow flea market vendor gave us the invaluable advice to start selling our jewelry on eBay. Our interest in the history and the design of jewelry grew in tandem with the success of our business. Once those pieces sold out - often after just one weekend! - we scoured estate sales, thrift shops and classified ads to find more Mexican silver pieces to clean, restore and sell. Each trip she would bring a few extra pieces and we began to sell them at a local flea market. Our friends would ask her to bring back pieces for them to buy whenever she returned to her hometown of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, México, to visit her family. Don't worry.While living in Portland, Oregon, we began to notice that the vintage Mexican jewelry Sara often wore was becoming more and more popular. Please don't freak out if Ebay shows it still needs to be shipped. Your item will be shipped within two days of payment. I do not use the Ebay system for shipping. Items guaranteed as represented or I will give full refund of bid price. Payment MUST be received within seven days of auction ending. TEXAS RESIDENTS MUST PAY 8.25% SALES TAX. International bidders must I'll combine shipping on multiple auctions won. An ornate cuff bracelet featuring doves centering a rectangular amethyst surrounded by turquoise, with linked coral-set terminals. Stamped: Matl Further stamped: Hecho en Mexico / 0.925. Buyer pays insurance and shipping UPS ground unless other arrangements are agreed upon before bidding. 1960, Mexican) A Matl sterling silver and gem-set bracelet, circa 1934 -1948 Mexico City, Mexico. and please check out my other auctions on eBay. This listing is for the item described above, not everything in the last photo. It weighs 148.1g Please email any questions or requests for additional photos and I'll respond promptly. It is marked on the back of the clasp "Matl". The stones are all intact and secure with no cracks or chips. It is in excellent condition with no nicks, cracks, alterations, flaws or repairs. as a result of increasing demand for matl silver during world war ii, the number of silversmiths in the taller increased to thirty-three. This example is quite striking with an incredible link design with coral and turquoise accents at the clasp. Matilde Poulat received international recognition for her jewelry when she was asked in 1941 to participate in an exhibit of Latin American silver at the pan American union in Washington, D.C. Please scroll down for photos Vintage Matl Snake Necklace Fresh from a Dallas estate comes this necklace by Matl. ![]()
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