{"product_id":"archival-1930s-taxco-980-fine-silver-beaded-dome-panel-bracelet","title":"Archival 1930s Taxco .980 Fine Silver Beaded Dome Panel Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare survivor from the golden era of the Taxco silver renaissance — this pre-Eagle panel bracelet was handcrafted before Mexico's standardized government hallmarking system took effect in 1948. Struck in .980 fine silver and bearing the coveted intaglio mark \u003cstrong\u003eTAXCO 980\u003c\/strong\u003e, it represents the highest tier of mid-century Mexican modernist silversmithing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico — the epicenter of the 20th-century silver arts movement — during its most prolific and artistically significant decade. Pieces from this pre-registration era are increasingly difficult to source and are actively collected by serious students of Mexican modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bracelet is composed of heavily articulated, sculptural geometric links. Each repeating panel features a high-dome centerpiece encircled by an architectural halo of individually soldered silver beads. The original deep-set oxidized patina has been intentionally preserved, creating a dramatic chiaroscuro effect — velvety shadowed recesses contrasting against the bright, moon-like sheen of the raised fine silver. Substantial panels are seamlessly hinged to drape with fluid, liquid weight against the wrist, secured by a fully integrated flush box clasp that preserves the unbroken rhythm of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent, museum-quality vintage condition. The original antique patina is intact and has been deliberately left undisturbed to honor the piece's historical integrity. Complimentary professional polishing is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-1948 — Circa 1930s–1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e .980 Fine Silver (exceeds .925 sterling purity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.0 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0\" wearable length | approx. 1.0\" width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAXCO 980 (intaglio, pre-Eagle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparable Market Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePre-Eagle Taxco .980 fine silver panel bracelets of this caliber — with documented hallmarks, intact patina, and sculptural bead construction — regularly appear at auction and in specialist dealer inventories in the $350–$550 range. This piece is offered at $295, representing strong value for a confirmed archival example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taxco Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49124519379099,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0343\/1835\/files\/36B11A73-273C-43CA-BFA0-E275DEF764D1.jpg?v=1785289505","url":"https:\/\/guavagirlposh.com\/products\/archival-1930s-taxco-980-fine-silver-beaded-dome-panel-bracelet","provider":"GuavaGirlPosh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}