Rare authentic numbered jewelry suite by iconic Mexican jewelry designer Margot de Taxco (Margot Van Voorhies Carr).
Fabulous highly sought after sterling enamel snake necklace, bracelet, earrings jewelry suite C.1950.
The suite features intricate enamel work depicting a snake or serpent. Snakes have been a symbol of wiseness and inspired jewelry makers and wearers since ancient times.
The necklace wearable length is 16 inches with its body comprised of articulated links, 15 mm the widest. and the 35 X 20 mm snake head connected to the tail. The hidden slide-in clasp in the back completes the design.
Matching bracelet is 6 1/2 long with the snake's head 35 X 20 mm and 14 mm wide links; the clip earrings are 45 X 23 mm.
All 3 pieces of jewelry are stamped MARGOT DE TAXCO 5554 MADE IN MEXICO STERLING and the eagle stamp with a number 16 inside.
Total weight is 184 grams.
Very good estate condition. There are some miniscule inconspicuous chips on enamel.
