In the first half of the 20th century silver items manufactured in Mexico were marked simply "silver" or "sterling". Usually a location (Mexico or a town name) and silver fineness (925, 925/1000, 950, 980) was included. In 1948 the Government of Mexico promoted the reintroduction of the "eagle mark" to identify the manufacturers of silver items.

The "Mexico Silver" or "Silver Made in Mexico" marks are seen on pieces from the 1920's through mid 1940's, their silver standard varies, but is commonly above .925 purity. The following number marks indicate silver purity in a percentage of 1000ths.

The "Mexico Silver" or "Silver Made in Mexico" marks are seen on pieces from the 1920's through mid 1940's, their silver standard varies, but is commonly above .925 purity. The following number marks indicate silver purity in a percentage of 1000ths.

Alongside EAGLE and STERLING, the most frequently marks present on Mexican silver are HECHO EN MEXICO, MEXICO, TAXCO, PLATA, SILVER and fineness numbers as 0.900, 925, 0.925, 940, 950, 980

The directory of marks and hallmarks of Mexico manufacturers of sterling, 925, 0.925, 0.900, 950, 930/1000, 980 silver and silver plate, illustrated with makers mark, location, history of Mexican and foreign metalware makers active in Mexico as EDDIE'S, FABIAN, FAMYA, FARFAN, FEISA, BERNICE J. GOODSPEED, HEATHER Y HIJOS S.A.,

Below is a guideline used to date Mexican jewelry pieces. "Silver Made In Mexico" Intaglio 925. Incuse 925. Below is an example of a Mexican hallmark post-1979, that reads "TE-43". The first letter, T, is the city letter. The second letter, E, is the first letter of the smith's last name (or company name).

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Identify Mexican silver marks and jewelry from Mexico. Recognize artisan signatures and initials to help you appraise your collection's market value or popularity. Learn how to quickly determine the age of Mexican silver by correctly identifying hallmarks as they changed over the years.

2013年3月4日 · The intaglio marks “980, 960, 940 & 925” are usually from the mid 1930’s to the mid 1940’s. The incuse mark “970” was the favorite standard of Antonio Pineda. Most work from ca.1950 onwards is stamped “Sterling” or with an incuse “925” stamp.

In the first half of the 20th century silver items manufactured in Mexico were marked simply "silver" or "sterling". Usually a location (Mexico or a town name) and silver fineness (925, 925/1000, 950, 980) was included. In 1948 the Government of Mexico promoted the reintroduction of the "eagle mark" to identify the manufacturers of silver items.