Lot 199A
Latin & South America, Argentina, Chile, & Mexico, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A varied collection of Latin American cultural objects, including a Mexican milagro, a Chilean miniature gaucho boot, and an Argentine facon knife with a silver handle. The milagro, cast from 90% silver in convex form with a raised central nipple and pierced upper edge for suspension, represents the deeply rooted devotional practice of offering symbolic charms for healing or gratitude. The facon, a traditional gaucho knife, features a well-aged steel blade displaying pitting and patina from long use. Its handle is crafted from 62-70% silver, showing no maker's marks and possibly dating as early as the mid or even early 19th century - a fine example of frontier craftsmanship. Completing the group is a mid-20th century souvenir miniature gaucho boot from Chile, crafted from leather with remarkable detail - tiny iron buckles, leather straps, and brass spurs with a rotating rowel. The sole is stamped "CHILE." Size of knife: 11" L x 1.5" W (27.9 cm x 3.8 cm); silver quality: 62% to 90%
Mexican Milagro, Chilean Gaucho Boot &
Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's
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- Condition: Pitting and patina to blade and indentation to silver handle, knife is otherwise nice antique condition. Comes with leather sheath. Milagro has pitting and dark patina, otherwise great condition. Boot has some light wear, otherwise intact.
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