{"product_id":"vintage-mexican-taxco-980-silver-damaso-gallegos-carved-green-stone-aztec-mask-brooch","title":"Vintage Mexican Taxco 980 Silver Damaso Gallegos Carved Green Stone Aztec Mask Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your collection with a piece of genuine wearable history. This mid-century Mexican statement brooch was hand-wrought by master silversmith Dámaso Gallegos in Taxco, Mexico, during the Golden Age of Mexican silver (circa 1940s). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a beautifully hand-carved green stone Aztec warrior mask framed by a bold, Art Deco-influenced geometric silhouette, it offers a striking balance of ancient tribal mystique and mid-century modern sophistication. Two dangling teardrop silver accents drape from the sides, adding elegant movement to a powerful silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Special:\u003cbr\u003eMaster Craftsmanship: Fully hallmarked with the rare, early script \"DG\" monogram for Dámaso Gallegos.\u003cbr\u003ePurer Than Sterling: Stamped \"980\", indicating 98% pure silver content,giving it a deeper, warmer, and more luxurious luster than common .925 sterling silver.\u003cbr\u003ePre-1948 Provenance: Crafted during the highly collectible pre-eagle stamp era, making it an authenticated antique heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Care:\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico\u003cbr\u003eComposition: .980 Silver, Hand-Carved Green Stone (Calcite\/Onyx)\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Secure rollover safety pin mechanism\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition. Features a stunning, time-earned original patina. (We recommend leaving it unpolished to maintain its vintage integrity and investment value).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 2 1\/8\" Height x 1 1\/2\" Width (5.4 cm x 3.8 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a rare touch of ethnographic modernism to a lapel, scarf, or jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Antique Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67909342855262,"sku":"BR-3281","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2444\/7807\/files\/Taxcosterlingbrooch4-02-11-202612-53-31.png?v=1793651549","url":"https:\/\/theantiqueboutique.net\/products\/vintage-mexican-taxco-980-silver-damaso-gallegos-carved-green-stone-aztec-mask-brooch","provider":"The Antique Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}