{"product_id":"vintage-taxco-950-silver-cuff-bracelet-rch-roman-chavarrieta","title":"Vintage 1950s Taxco 950 Silver Cuff Bracelet R.CH Roman Chavarrieta","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage \u003cb\u003eMexican 950 silver cuff bracelet\u003c\/b\u003e, made in Taxco and signed \u003cb\u003eR.CH\u003c\/b\u003e, the mark attributed to Taxco silversmith \u003cb\u003eRoman Chavarrieta\u003c\/b\u003e, who is associated with the workshop of Emma Meléndez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet has an openwork Modernist design composed of three curving silver bands. Applied loops wrap around the bands at intervals, creating a sculptural, almost knotted or tied effect. The design is substantial in appearance while the open construction keeps the bracelet relatively light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is clearly stamped:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eR.CH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e950 STERLING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTAXCO MEX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 950 mark indicates silver of 950\/1000 fineness, or 95% silver, a slightly higher silver content than standard .925 sterling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman Chavarrieta is documented as a Taxco silversmith associated with \u003cb\u003eEmma Meléndez\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the workshops active during the important mid-century period of Mexican silver design. I would date this bracelet to the \u003cb\u003e1950s\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet measures approximately \u003cb\u003e6 3\/4\" around the interior, including the opening\u003c\/b\u003e. It is somewhat adjustable and should best fit approximately a medium wrist. As with vintage silver cuffs, adjustment should be done carefully rather than repeatedly bending the bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 6 3\/4\" interior circumference including gap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 35 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 950 silver \/ sterling silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks:\u003c\/b\u003e R.CH, 950 STERLING, TAXCO MEX.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Roman Chavarrieta, attributed from the R.CH mark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Taxco, Mexico.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1950s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good condition with age-appropriate surface wear and patina; please see photographs.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67555684221033,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/R.CH-Taxco-Cuff.jpg?v=1790548836","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/vintage-taxco-950-silver-cuff-bracelet-rch-roman-chavarrieta","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}