{"product_id":"margot-de-taxco-mexican-sterling-silver-crown-brooch","title":"Margot de Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Crown Brooch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note_orderedlist\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"enumeration-\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bold Mexican sterling silver crown brooch is a classic Margot de Taxco design, highlighting the creativity and quality of her spectacular midcentury jewelry designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nMargot van Voorhies Carr, known as \"Margot de Taxco,\" was a visionary designer who shaped Mexican jewelry in the mid-twentieth century. On a chance vacation in Mexico, she met Antonio Castillo, who introduced her to Taxco and the jewelry \u0026amp; artistic community. She relocated to the area and married Castillo. Antonio established Los Castillo in 1939 alongside along with his family and Margot, and she became the principal creative force behind their celebrated designs. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"enumeration-\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"enumeration-\"\u003eFollowing her 1948 departure, Margot founded her eponymous studio, where she meticulously designed and documented every piece her company produced. Though a devastating 1960 fire claimed her workshop and curtailed her business, her legacy endures as a testament to her uncompromising artistry and craftsmanship.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked on the back with “Margot de Taxco\" and a circle of \"Sterling Made in Mexico\" with the eagle hallmark denoting authentic Mexican sterling in the center. Also includes design number 5129\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brooch measures approximately 2\" x 2\", and is in very good vintage condition, with natural patina with age.  \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Goisman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44144237117574,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/4784\/files\/MexicansilverVintagephotos-2026-07-09T115636.372.png?v=1783616265","url":"https:\/\/olson-house.com\/products\/margot-de-taxco-mexican-sterling-silver-crown-brooch","provider":"Olson House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}