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Mexican Silver Repoussé Plate

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Mexican Silver Repoussé Plate
Large 900 silver repoussé charger depicting a Caballero or Charro on his horse. Piece bears the mark Gutierrez, and from what we have been able to ascertain, the use of 900 silver dates it to 1900 to 1920. The attention to detail on the bridle is noteworthy, as is the fact that the reins are made of an added strip of silver and are being held in the proper manner measuring 14” in diameter and 1 1/4“ deep, the weight is 34.6 ounces of 900 silver or about 24 troy ounces of pure silver