Costume Jewelry

[debodun]

I've had these pieces for years, can't say exactly how long, but I did some collecting in the 1970s and bought mostly at rummage and garage sales. I was looking to identify the maker of some pieces from the marks on them. Any help appreciated.

[Pelady]

Hi Debodun,

What do you think the writing or letters say?

PeLady

[KevinM]

The first brooch says "Sterling" "Taxco" "925" "Mex" "P.A." . Which of course means it was made in Taxco Mexico of 925 Sterling Silver by P.A.

There are a lot of unidentified Silversmith Maker Marks from Mexico and tracking down the name for the P.A. initials may be a little difficult. I don't know the name for the initials P.A. but good luck.

[Pelady]

I couldn't find a sterling and abalone pin that had sold but here is a link to a similar pinwheel flower on sale on eBay.  It might give you an idea on value when or if it sells.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-STERLING-SILVER-925-MEXICO-ABALONE-SHELL-PINWHEEL-FLOWER-PIN-BROOCH-PENDANT-/221827749576?hash=item33a5f6d6c8:g:sb8AAOSw9N1Vprr

They are looking for $65

PeLady