{"product_id":"alfredo-villasana-sterling-silver-bracelet-taxco-mexico","title":"Alfredo Villasana Sterling Silver Bracelet – Taxco, Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esterling silver bracelet by Alfredo Villasana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made in Taxco, Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bracelet has an unusual sculptural construction composed of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo articulated sections joined by a hinge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The two sections overlap to a greater or lesser extent according to the size of the wrist, creating a bold layered composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is particularly distinctive: sweeping crescent-shaped elements are decorated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egraduated polished silver domes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, framed by strong smooth borders and punctuated by rounded terminals. Darker oxidized areas emphasize the relief and give depth to the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial yet elegant example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican modernist silver jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining strong geometry with a remarkably fluid construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bracelet is signed and marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVILLASANA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTERLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMEXICO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e925 marked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSigned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVillasana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo articulated sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinged construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied graduated silver domes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-finished details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural oxidized accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 48 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum decorative width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.2 cm \/ 2.83 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.4 cm \/ 0.94 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLargest inner diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.4 cm \/ 2.52 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner circumference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 20 cm \/ 7.87 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Dating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alfredo Villasana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20th century, vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver 925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaxco developed into one of the major centers of modern Mexican silversmithing during the 20th century, producing jewelry characterized by strong sculptural forms and highly accomplished silverwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bracelet is a particularly expressive example of that tradition, with its large crescent forms, graduated silver spheres and articulated construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface shows fine scratches, rubbing and natural patination consistent with age and previous wear. Darker oxidation remains in recessed areas and enhances the sculptural decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hinge and articulated construction are functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver has not been excessively polished, preserving the character of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearing \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hinged construction allows the two sections to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoverlap to varying degrees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving some flexibility in fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith an approximate inner circumference of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it has a relatively generous fit, although the sculptural form should be taken into account. 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