BERNICE GOODSPEED Screwback DesertFlower MEXICO TAXCO STERLING Repousse EARRINGS

Description: Bernice Goodspeed was an American born cultural anthropologist and student of pre-Columbian archeology who settled in Mexico City in 1930 to complete her studies. She met the Hungarian/American artist Carl Pappe and they were married in 1935. The couple settled in Taxco in 1938 where they opened a studio and gallery that sold pre-Columbisn artifacts, as well as Carl's paintings and prints. Shortly after, the gallery began to offer silver jewelry and table ornaments designed and created by Bernice. Much of her work featured pre-Columbian motifs and some of the jewelry was set with Aztec and Mayan stonework. She was active as a jeweler and silversmith until her death in 1971. She also authored a number of books on Mexico and its native crafts, many illustrated with the artwork of Carl Pappe. Up for auction is a pair of sterling silver screwback flower earrings made in Mexico most likely during the 1940's. These repousse earrings are in the shape of desert flowers, a classic style that was very popular through the 1940's; they are still in very good condition as they were only gently worn. These unique earrings measures just under 1" wide x 1 3/8" high; they are marked on the back "Sterling Taxco" with a B in the center and "2B" inside a bell-type shape. Although still in very good condition, they are not 100% perfect, the main flaw is a little age wear to the finish but this is mostly on the backs of the earrings and does not detract at all from the beauty of the piece. I only mention this as I am very picky & want to be as detailed as possible in my description so that you know what to expect. What a great addition this would make to your jewelry collection! 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Price: 89.99 USD

Location: New Port Richey, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-09T06:20:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD