Antonio Pineda Mexican 970 silver obsidian Cufflinks ~ Bull skulls
Potent design and perfect execution combine in this set of Antonio Pineda cufflinks shaped like bull skulls. Fine, .970 silver with a satin finish (which I love here!), horns of what I believe is obsidian and not onyx (they test as glass on my gem tester, which is what obsidian is, volcanic glass) and a haunting interplay of negative and positive space in the casting of the animal's skull bequeath an other-worldly aura to an already impressive pair - and I mean impressive both in its boldness as well as in its proportions...
Size / Weight: 1 3/8" tall by 1 1/8" wide; 25.1 grams (for the set)
Hallmarks / Date: fully signed with Antonio's crown as shown as well as "970", "HECHO EN MEXICO" and Eagle 17 assay mark; 1950s-60s
CONDITION: excellent vintage with stunning presence, beautiful patina and strong design, with no damage or repairs noted
Inv# 14975
Potent design and perfect execution combine in this set of Antonio Pineda cufflinks shaped like bull skulls. Fine, .970 silver with a satin finish (which I love here!), horns of what I believe is obsidian and not onyx (they test as glass on my gem tester, which is what obsidian is, volcanic glass) and a haunting interplay of negative and positive space in the casting of the animal's skull bequeath an other-worldly aura to an already impressive pair - and I mean impressive both in its boldness as well as in its proportions...
Size / Weight: 1 3/8" tall by 1 1/8" wide; 25.1 grams (for the set)
Hallmarks / Date: fully signed with Antonio's crown as shown as well as "970", "HECHO EN MEXICO" and Eagle 17 assay mark; 1950s-60s
CONDITION: excellent vintage with stunning presence, beautiful patina and strong design, with no damage or repairs noted
Inv# 14975
Potent design and perfect execution combine in this set of Antonio Pineda cufflinks shaped like bull skulls. Fine, .970 silver with a satin finish (which I love here!), horns of what I believe is obsidian and not onyx (they test as glass on my gem tester, which is what obsidian is, volcanic glass) and a haunting interplay of negative and positive space in the casting of the animal's skull bequeath an other-worldly aura to an already impressive pair - and I mean impressive both in its boldness as well as in its proportions...
Size / Weight: 1 3/8" tall by 1 1/8" wide; 25.1 grams (for the set)
Hallmarks / Date: fully signed with Antonio's crown as shown as well as "970", "HECHO EN MEXICO" and Eagle 17 assay mark; 1950s-60s
CONDITION: excellent vintage with stunning presence, beautiful patina and strong design, with no damage or repairs noted
Inv# 14975