{"product_id":"vintage-mexican-sterling-silver-turquoise-hinged-cuff-bracelet-eagle-78","title":"Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Eagle 78 Hinged 1950s 60s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage \u003cb\u003eMexican sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet\u003c\/b\u003e, dating to the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet has a \u003cb\u003ehinged construction\u003c\/b\u003e, formed from rounded silver bands with two overlapping curved sections across the front. The front is set with \u003cb\u003eeight small round turquoise cabochons\u003c\/b\u003e in simple silver bezels, with a pair of polished silver ball accents at the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hinge at the back allows the bracelet to open for putting on and taking off rather than requiring the silver to be bent. When closed, it forms an approximately circular bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet is marked \u003cb\u003eMEXICO, STERLING, 925\u003c\/b\u003e and bears the Mexican \u003cb\u003eEagle assay mark with the number 78\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexico introduced the numbered eagle assay system in 1948, and it remained in use until approximately 1979\/80, when it was replaced by the letter-and-number registration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have seen Eagle 78 attributed to different Mexican silversmiths in the marketplace, including \u003cb\u003ePlateria Ledesma (Arturo) and Plateria Farfan\u003c\/b\u003e, but I cannot ascribe a maker with certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the marks and design, I would date the bracelet to the \u003cb\u003e1950s–1960s\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 6 3\/4\" inside circumference when fully closed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Sterling silver and turquoise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks:\u003c\/b\u003e MEXICO, STERLING, 925, Eagle assay mark 78.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Unidentified.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Mexico.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1950s–1960s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good condition with normal surface wear and patina consistent with age; please see photographs.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67555788292201,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Mexican-Clamper-Turquoise-Cuff.jpg?v=1790553789","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-mexican-sterling-silver-turquoise-hinged-cuff-bracelet-eagle-78","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}