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Alfredo Villasana Mexican Modernist Silver Bracelet<br><br>By Alfredo Villasana<br><br>Alfredo Villasana was a highly regarded silversmith who worked for William<br>Spratling and Héctor Aguilar in Taxco during the 1930s and 1940s. He went out on<br>his own in the 1950s.<br><br>The Hallmark reads: "Sterling 925", a very tiny square shaped (Hallmark?) "Taxco<br>Mexico" "VILLASANA".<br><br>This gorgeous bracelet is masterfully crafted.....A cross between 1950s stylized<br>Modernism and Art Deco, an elegant, dimensional, raised geometric motif....Its<br>just an exquisite design!<br><br>This vintage Mexican bracelet is extremely well made; it is a sophisticated,<br>classic modernist design.<br><br>The width of the braclet is 2-1/2" closed, 7/8" at the widest point, 1/4" thick<br>at the center of the front at it's thickest point.<br><br>Its in fine condition, and could be polished to a brilliant shine if the new<br>owner prefers that look. This has not been polished.
