Pre- Eagle 1940's Mexico- Matilde Poulat (Matl) Style- DOMINGUEZ (JGD) Turquoise/ Coral /Amethyst 925 Cleopatra Collar -17-1/2"
Pre- Eagle 1940's Mexico- Matilde Poulat (Matl) Style- DOMINGUEZ (JGD) Turquoise/ Coral /Amethyst 925 Cleopatra Collar -17-1/2"
PROVENANCE:
This gorgeous piece is a part of my own private collection that I have had tucked away for at least 20 years. I pulled a few pieces that are just not worn as much as I think they should be & even though I adore every piece I own,some are not worn as much as others, so I will be posting other pieces in the weeks head.(All vintage Mexican) I know I may regret selling some,since these pieces cannot be easily replaced!
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
If your a fan of Matilde Poulat's (MATL) incredible baroque style & very signature look,then you can't help but fall in love with the next best thing & that is the jewelry by Dominguez. There were a few (with Dominguez being one) that emulated Matl's style so perfectly & if you didn't look at the hallmark,your 1st guess would be Poulat's..Not sure about Dominguez, but a few that I'm aware of, actually worked under Poulat & worked out of Mexico City. (Ismael Rivera & an artist that goes by "CEL" were a few I know of) Like MATL, Dominguez's work is as meticulous, extremely precise & highly ornate while giving you a wondrous, alluring look that was created during the height of Mexican Silver Renaissance Days. This is a "Pre-Eagle" necklace,meaning that it was made before 1948,when the Eagle stamp was mandatory for everything being sold in & coming out of Mexico.
THE COLLAR:
It's pieces like this that make Mexican vintage so mouthwatering desirable! This is literally a 'Piece of Art"!!! It's designed with 19 panels where the design is repeated in it's entirety & follows the lower part of the neck,which personally I believe statement pieces always look their best!
The impeccable workmanship is phenomenal,when you figure that when the design & stones were laid on a sheet of sterling,he then precisely sawed out those areas where the lacy areas are open.(See backside of necklace) Each panel has somewhat of a trapezoid shape & each panel is then connected by a strip of sterling. Made with evenly matched 8 mm round cabochons of amethyst & 3-4 mm red coral & green turquoise that are used as accents.
SPECIFICS:
ARTIST: Dominguez
CIRCA MADE: 1940’s
MADE IN: Mexico (Probably Mexico City)
WEARABLE INNER LENGTH: 17-1/2"
AMOUNT OF PANELS: 19
EACH PANEL: 1.50" X 1"
WEIGHT: 4.30 Ounces-122 Grams
STONE: Amethyst/Turquoise/Italian Red Coral
AMETHYST SIZE: 8 mm
METAL: Sterling
METAL FINISH: Warm natural Patina
CLOSURE: Slide Lock (Clicks when locked)
HALLMARKS: On clasp:Dominguez-925-Mexico
STYLE: Vintage Mexican Cleopatra Collar
CONDITION: Not new! Very well kept-pre owned & wearable condition.This had a stone missing (A turquoise one) at the back by the closure & was like this when I got it & since taking the photos,the stone has been replaced.So now it's in tip-top condition!
Comes Gift Boxed
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
***Because of the price,this will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement. If you're not home in the day & need it shipped where it can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label*
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A NOTE:
**I do not consider myself a 'professional photographer" but I do try to give you photos that are 'realistic" in color,just so you're not shocked, nor disappointed when you get the piece. **I photographed this with 2 different colored backdrops,so please go through to see any variation in color. Remember, my monitor may show differently than yours.
