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Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Gemstone Inlaid Silver Cross – Taxco Mexico, 1950s

$724.32
£525
€619.33
CA$996.29
A$1,107.44
CHF 580.50
MX$13,524.54
NOK 7,247.17
SEK 6,818.24
DKK 4,622.51

About the Item

Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Gemstone Inlaid Silver Cross – Taxco Mexico, 1950s A stunning and collectible vintage silver cross pendant by renowned Mexican silversmith Matilde Poulat (MATL), crafted in Taxco, Mexico, and dating to the 1950s. This beautifully detailed piece features intricate inlays of amethyst, turquoise, and coral gemstones, set in hand-worked sterling silver with traditional Mexican folk design motifs. Designer: Matilde Poulat (signed "MATL") Origin: Taxco, Mexico Period: Circa 1950s Materials: Sterling silver with amethyst, turquoise, and coral inlay Style: Vintage Mexican folk art / religious devotional jewelry Condition: Excellent vintage condition with rich patina and all stones intact Collectible Value: Matilde Poulat was a pioneer of Mexican modernist jewelry, blending baroque Spanish colonial styles with indigenous design influences. Her gemstone-encrusted crosses are especially sought after by collectors for their artistic craftsmanship, spiritual symbolism, and cultural significance. An exceptional addition to any collection of Taxco silver, vintage Mexican jewelry, or 20th-century Latin American decorative arts.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. no restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6460244527612

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