1940's vintage Hector Aguilar Silver "Braid" Cuff Bracelet

Dimensions: 5-1/2" interior circumference with a 1-1/2" opening; 1-1/8" wide; 73.14 grams

Marks: HA set inside of circle; TAXCO; 990 (high content silver)

Condition: wear commensurate with age; silver has a very nice patina

Reference: Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny Morrill p.89

Price - $1,150

Item #4331

The outside edges of this piece sport a chiseled rope design. The center motif is made up of small twisted silver wires formed into a large braid element. The two ends are capped with the typical balls motif.

This cuff is a very substantial piece of silverwork from Aguilar's earliest period.

 

990 silver is a 99% silver alloy that exceeds 925 Sterling Silver in silver content