IGUALA 925 MEXICO box. Vintage 925 silver pill box with a blue cabochon, ca. 1980–1995
IGUALA 925 MEXICO box. Vintage 925 silver pill box with a blue cabochon, ca. 1980–1995
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Small Mexican rectangular pocket box with rounded corners, made of 925 silver according to hallmark and marked IGUALA 925 MEXICO. The lid is decorated with an elevated oval blue cabochon set in a simple bezel, creating a sober design characteristic of modern Mexican silversmithing. Due to its size and configuration, it is a pillbox, pocket box, or small personal case, designed to carry small items.
The IGUALA mark identifies its Mexican origin and links the piece to the silversmithing tradition of Iguala, in the state of Guerrero. Next to the 925 hallmark, an additional partially legible code or numbering appears, consistent with the identification systems used in Mexican silversmithing in the last decades of the 20th century. Therefore, the piece is prudently dated to ca. 1980–1995.
The cabochon presents the characteristic blue color commercially associated with turquoise; as no specific gemological check has been performed, it is prudently described as a blue cabochon compatible with turquoise.
- Period: Late 20th Century
- Style: Modern Mexican jewelry / vintage silver
- Origin: Iguala, Mexico
- Circa: 1980–1995
- Materials: 925 silver according to hallmark and blue cabochon compatible with turquoise
- Stamps or Hallmarks: IGUALA · 925 · MEXICO, with additional partially legible code
- Acid Test: Performed
- Measurements: 2.7 cm x 2.2 cm x 1.8 cm
- Weight: 7.49 g
Condition: These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections typical of their age and use. Examine the photos carefully. We offer an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, please write to us before purchasing.
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