Product code: Vintage Star Taxco Mexico purchases 925 Silver Perfume Bottle Pendant
This vintage sterling silver perfume or scent bottle pendant was made in Taxco, Mexico, which we know from the hallmark on the bale. It is a gorgeous simple design, very much influenced by Art Deco going into Modernist and Mid-Century, and it is circa 1950s to 1960s. That simple designs makes it striking to wear, and although it did not come on a chain, it would be idea worn lower, like at the level of one's ribs, with a fairly heavy chain, one that can withstand the purchases substantial weight of the bottle. These were originally used to carry a favorite perfume, and as the day wore on and the scent on your wrist and neck waned, you could dab a bit more from the bottle. Has original dauber, which is attached to a screw cap. Some light scratches in the silver from age. I challenge you to find this same piece anywhwere...i found similar ones on Etsy, but not this. "MEX 925" stamp on bale 23 grams sterling silver.
This vintage sterling silver perfume or scent bottle pendant was made in Taxco, Mexico, which we know from the hallmark on the bale. It is a gorgeous simple design, very much influenced by Art Deco going into Modernist and Mid-Century, and it is circa 1950s to 1960s. That simple designs makes it striking to wear, and although it did not come on a chain, it would be idea worn lower, like at the level of one's ribs, with a fairly heavy chain, one that can withstand the purchases substantial weight of the bottle. These were originally used to carry a favorite perfume, and as the day wore on and the scent on your wrist and neck waned, you could dab a bit more from the bottle. Has original dauber, which is attached to a screw cap. Some light scratches in the silver from age. I challenge you to find this same piece anywhwere...i found similar ones on Etsy, but not this. "MEX 925" stamp on bale 23 grams sterling silver.