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Antique Gustavo Martinez Mexican Sterling Silver Hand Mirror with Gemstones

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A fine antique Mexican sterling silver hand mirror. In sterling silver. By Gustavo Martinez (in the style of Matl or Matilde) Set throughout with turquoise cabochons and faceted amethysts. The silver is fashioned into various spirals with two figural birds to the top of the mirror. Marked to the reverse with a GM maker's mark / Hecho en Mexico / COY D.F. / Sterling / Mexico. The pictoral coyote mark usually placed by Martinez above his initals appears to have only been partially struck. Simply a wonderful Mexican mirror! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: The mirror has aging and losses to the silvering of the glass. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some light dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age. Maker: Gustavo Martinez Marks: Marked to the reverse with a GM maker's mark / Hecho en Mexico / COY D.F. / Sterling / Mexico. Measurements: Height: ca. 4 3/4 in. Width: ca. 2 1/2 in. Depth: ca. 1/4 in. Weight: ca. 39.5 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Gustavo Martinez
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  • Stone:
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  • Weight:
    39.5 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (120.65 mm)Width: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The mirror has aging and losses to the silvered back. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some light dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 10262023111848DIINVX231stDibs: LU849320882602

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