{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-taxco-dachshund-dog-sterling-silver-brooch-80s-mexico-silver-dog-brooch-vintage-silver-figural-brooch","title":"Vintage 1980s TAXCO Mexico Dachshund Dog Sterling Silver Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet ready to bark with this highly detailed sterling silver dachshund brooch made in Taxco, Mexico, during the 1980s. The shiny silver contrasts beautifully against dark fabric—a fabulous vintage dog brooch to enhance your collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaxco silver is highly desirable and collectible, known for its outstanding craftsmanship in every piece. Taxco is a small town nestled between Acapulco and Mexico City with a rich mining history. In the late 1920s, a highway was finally built to reach Taxco, allowing William Spratling, a man from the US, to discover the town and its potential in the artisan community. He invited well-known metalsmiths to mentor young artists, and soon the world recognized the exceptional quality of the jewelry they created. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo learn more about Taxco, read our blog \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegemmary.com\/blogs\/news\/william-spratling-and-the-history-of-taxco-silver\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Taxco blog post\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brooch is in excellent vintage condition, with minimal signs of wear. The surface of the silver has a few fine lines and marks, but they are not noticeable. The back is stamped TM-90 925 and has a worn mark. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brooch measures 2\" long and 15\/16\" wide and weighs 9.37 grams. The box is for display only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gemmary, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51809776927083,"sku":"ET-1295310179","price":94.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/1214\/0395\/files\/il_fullxfull.4167247115_jd7g.jpg?v=1738716222","url":"https:\/\/thegemmary.com\/es\/products\/vintage-1980s-taxco-dachshund-dog-sterling-silver-brooch-80s-mexico-silver-dog-brooch-vintage-silver-figural-brooch","provider":"The Gemmary, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}