Bidspirit auction | Jeronimo Fuentes Sterling Abalone Demi-Parure

Jeronimo Fuentes Sterling Abalone Demi-Parure - Item/Description: Exquisite signed Sterling Silver and inlaid Mother-of-Pearl demi-parure by Mexican silversmith, Jeronimo Fuentes. Taxco-32. The set includes an organic shaped five segment articulated bracelet and matching elongated teardrop matching clip earrings. The bracelet is hand-crafted in Sterling Silver with two carved center panels inlaid with iridescent Mother-of-Pearl/ Abalone shell delicate design of birds surrounded by flowers and vines. The glossy black enamel background beautifully enhances the glowing abalone. The body of the bracelet is comprised of articulated rectangles with terminate into a hinged box clasp. Hallmarked: Mexico 925 TF 32. The matching earrings are beautifully elongated teardrop shaped. Inlaid with birds and flowers. Hinged clip backs. Hallmarked: Mex 925 TF 32. Unparalleled craftsmanship. Material: Sterling Silver, Abalone Shell, Enamel Dimensions: Bracelet: Length: 7”; Band Width: 1”; Inner Diameter: 2 1/2”; approximately 40 grams. Earrings: Length: 1 1/2”; Width: 5/8”; approximately 9.0 grams. Condition: Very Fine. Free of damage, repair. Inlay intact, free of chips, cracks, loss. Closures in good working order: bracelet clasp compresses and opens smoothly, clicks shut crisply. Clip backs open smoothly and close securely. Signs of age, use, and wear including scratches, scuffs, patina, shallow linear ding to back of box clasp. Age: 1980s-1990s Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $12 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.