Taxco, circa 1930, designed as an abstract brooch resembling buds, with maker's mark to the reverse for Rafael Melendez, mounted in stamped 980 sterling, retains old Christie's lot tag.

1 7/8 in. x 1 5/8 in.

Approximately .67 troy oz.

From a Chapel Hill, NC Collection Purchased by the consignor at Christie's New York on December 12, 1984, lot 262.

Good estate condition.

$150 - 250