Description
Vintage Jeronimo Fuentes Taxco Sterling Silver 925 Enamel Peacock Brooch Pin. Designer: Jeronimo Fuentes (signed JF). Rare and collectible vintage brooch designed by Jeronimo Fuentes, a renowned silversmith from Taxco, Mexico. This beautifully detailed peacock features vibrant blue and yellow enamel over sterling silver, with red enamel accents on the crown. Signed “JF” and marked “Sterling Made in Mexico 925.” Designer: Jeronimo Fuentes (signed JF) Origin: Taxco, Mexico Material: Sterling Silver, Enamel Measurements: Approx. 2 1/4" long Marks: Sterling, Made in Mexico, 925, JF Closure: Secure rollover clasp Condition: Vintage with expected patina; minor enamel wear consistent with age About the Artist: Jeronimo Fuentes was a mid-20th century silversmith based in Taxco, Mexico, known for his finely crafted enamel jewelry, often featuring birds and figural motifs. While there is no direct record of him working under Margot de Taxco, his use of vibrant enamels and elegant forms suggests he was influenced by or trained in the same circle of master artisans that defined Taxco’s golden age of silversmithing. His work is highly sought after by collectors of Mexican silver and enamel jewelry.