Fabulous Taxco Silver Ballesteros Polka Dot Hinged Cuff

A fabulous chunky sterling silver bracelet with big, black bakelite polka dots. The bracelet tapers, it is wider at the front than at the back. The hinge is tight and the clasp is secure. This bold and graphic bracelet is rare, super collectable. The interior is signed Sterling, Mexico, Taxco and Talleras Ballesteros. It really does not get much more fun and fashionable than this.

This piece dates from the 1940s, a high point in silver jewelry design in Mexico. The Mexican city of Taxco drew jewelry artists from all over the world. The main attraction for the designers and studio jewelers was the locally mined supply of materials, silver and semi precious gems were abundant and affordable.

Details.....The bracelet measures 1.30" wide at the front and 0.82" wide at the back. The interior measures 7". In Very Good Vintage Condition as found, with a few dents. You should expect some wear on all vintage and antique jewels, we consider it part of its charm.