A large group of Latin American stone inlay jewelry
Mid/late 20th century
Most variously marked for Mexico; one marked for Peru; six further marked for sterling; further variously marked: E. Brito / Broche__ Alpaca [partial] / Metales Casados / TC-115 / Artisania Plata de Jalisco / Taxco / AAB
Thirteen works comprising a mother-of-pearl inlaid alpaca silver match box (0.875" H x 3.25" W x 2.5" D), a set of E. Brito sterling silver and greenstone inlay jewelry including a link necklace (15" L x 0.5" H), a matching link bracelet (7" L x 0.5" H), and a pair of earrings (Each: 1.25" H), together with two link bracelets, one with stone inlay (7.25" L) and a Peruvian link bracelet with silver overlay figures and alpacas (7.5" L x 1.625" H), three chipped stone inlay belt buckles with various motifs (Largest: 2.25" H x 3.75" W; Smallest: 1.625" H x 3" W), as well as two brooches, one a round disc pendant/brooch with dangles (1.75" Dia.) and a diminutive mixed metal square parrot brooch (1" H), a sterling silver carved stone mask pendant with dangles (3" H) and a stone inlay ring with Pre-Colombian-style motif (Ring size: 7), 14 pieces
466.9 grams gross

Each in overall good condition with tarnish and scratches commensurate with age and use. Scattered stones and shell with light abrasions. Box with a hairline fracture to one section. Oval buckle with heavier scratches and wear overall. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.