Description:

**Originally Listed At $300**

South America, Peru / Bolivia & Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A group of Latin and South American adornments and religious milagros. From Mexico come two copper milagros with embossed cars, pierced for suspension. A silver-copper Christ figure - once mounted to a wooden crucifix - with a silver content of 43%. A worn brass cross pendant, its suspension loop broken. From the Andes are included a brass tupu pin with a glass inlay, and three additional spoon-shaped brass and copper tupu pins, used as garment fasteners. Completing the group is an ornate Andean sterling silver brooch in the form of a peacock, fitted with a robust pin and cascading chains adorned with five charms: a llama, a guitar player, a fish, a bowl, and a cup, each charm varying in silver content from 75% to 88%. On the verso of the peacock brooch is an engraving reading "J.H." and the year "1928," adding a personal historical note to this exceptional piece. Size of brooch w/ chains: 5.75" L x 2" W (14.6 cm x 5.1 cm); silver quality: 43% to 94%; weight: 49.3 grams

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's

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  • Condition: Heavy rubbing and softening to details on the cross and Christ. Missing suspension loop on the cross. Patina and dark toning throughout. Abrasions and nicks to tupu pins. The silver brooch is good condition with a functional pin.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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