Featured Alicia Mexican Silver Jewelry - Choker/Bracelet

The "Alicia" on these 950 Silver pieces is written in script. I looked up Alicia Mexican Silver and there seems to be a famous artist name Alicia but the mark is different. Can you help me do a better job of research by pointing me in the right direction, please. The pieces are a choker and a matching bracelet with tiger's eye and black onyx (I think) stones. The mark on the necklace is very distinct; the one on the bracelet is not. Any comments appreciated.

 

Tiger's eye and probably black dyed travertine.

 

Thank you for this information.

 

I found an answer - Alicia Cuevas de Ortiz signs Alicia in script TO-40 according to one website. Started in the 1960's. @Bakersgma do you know anything about this?

 

I'm afraid that I don't, Kiko. Which website did you see that on?

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ALICIA-CUE...CAN-950-STERLING-LINKS-BRACELET-/312674641829
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Al...r-Eye-950-Silver-Bracelet-Taxco-/293206192048
This one does not have the TO-40 but the script Alicia
https://www.etsy.com/listing/258863...silver-bracelet-signed?show_sold_out_detail=1
This one gives more history and sites a reference book but has her as TD-27
https://www.rubylane.com/item/1045189-1029/Alicia-Cuevas-de-Ortiz-950-Silver

 

So if I understand correctly, you only saw these listings and not a reference site, right?

I'm confused by the TD-27. I don't think they would have listed her under D. I could go with a C, but not a D. Maybe the person who wrote that listing (and presumably actually looked at the book) made a mistake.

What we really need here is someone with a copy of that book!

 

Only these listings attached to that name. There are a number of websites that have Alicia TO-40 and one that has Alicia in script with TO96 - all with no name. Yes. Search for the Bille Hougart's highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (2006 edition)!!!!!!!!! Maybe @Marie Forjan has it.

 

@Bakersgma I found a copy of the book at the Los Angeles Central Library, but that will take me an hour to get to. Let's hope someone else has one.

 

Would @komokwa possibly have the book???

 

The number is a tax number,here is another one with TO96... https://gregdemark.com/products/mex...50-sterling-with-gemstone-inlay-signed-alicia

 

Here is another link with the script Alicia and the TO-40. They may all be copying on another though.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-Ali...192048?hash=item4444736fb0:g:b8AAAOSwSwJdRvo2

 

That would be great!

 

Hmmm. So it is a different number that this listing number https://www.925-1000.com/mexican_marks2.html#M

 

?? I don't understand this.

 

Hollyblue said it was a tax number. The link you gave me seem to indicate it was a number assigned to silversmiths. Perhaps, I misunderstood and the purpose for the number was not to differentiate artists but rather than to collect money in the form of taxes.

 

Please understand - I know only what the 925-1000 site has to say about Mexican silver marks. I have no other secret sources. If the site is in error, I have no way of knowing that.

I have no idea why Holly said it was a tax number - that's a new one on me. She could be right but then that makes everything on 925-1000 about the 1979 letter and number scheme a total waste of space - that does not make sense to me.

I give up.

 

Hey. I know you are a silver person and were only trying to help, which I soooooooooooo appreciate. You have helped me so much on other questions about spoons and such, I am always amazed at your broad knowledge and expertise. I wasn't trying to press you to answer more than you already know. You have knowledge about how to research things, and you gave me a lot of good ideas. Thank you so much for your help.

 

That's okay, Kiko. You are always welcome to ask. I'm really glad you found a copy of the book available near you. I think we will all benefit from what you can report about what it says on this subject.

 

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