Vintage jumping marlin fish sterling silver brooch / buying pendant - hand made Ana Sosa -Mexico D. F. - 7.3 grams

Vintage sterling silver brooch / pendant combo with a graceful leaping marlin (a fish found off the coast of Mexico). The fish was cut out of a flat piece of silver and is joined with a single prong to the back portion, which is concave. The backing disk is oxidized black for contrast. There is a rounded buying bubble under the fish's chin, that keeps the fish from rotating completely. It has a rolling clasp that holds securely and a loop at the top for a chain or cord (under 5 mm wide).

It measures 1-3/8 inch in diameter. It's marked on the back "Sterling Hecho in Mexico D.F 925" and the maker's name "SOSA", for the artist Ana Sosa. Based on familiarity with this artist, I believe this is from the 1960-1970's era. It's in very good to excellent condition with a lovely patina. There is moderate surface wear associated with use, and typical with vintage jewelry. There are quite a few scratches visible under magnification, but I don't think they are visible in the photos except the scratches on the disk that were created when the fish moved.

This is one of a large collection of vintage sterling silver jewelry in my store. Please see my store for a range of unique vintage jewelry and handmade one of a kind bracelets, earrings and necklaces.

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