Pair of Antique Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-back Earrings Biography: Dionisio García Gómez was

Biography: Dionisio García Gómez was a renowned Madrid silversmith in the first half of the 20th century

can easily be polished back to pristine order

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They would also be used to keep the fire going in a woodfire oven for cooking

Frame has two small spots of light rubbing to the silvered finish

Pair of Antique Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-back Earrings Biography: Dionisio García Gómez wasDating to the 1940s, this early pair of Mexican sterling silver earrings is entirely handcrafted. Each earring is fashioned with a floral motif, the sculptural petals rendered with a confident yet delicate hand. Designed to sit gracefully just beneath the earlobe, they are fitted with period brass screw back fastenings. Measurements: Approximately 2. 2cm long x 2cm wide Condition: Commensurate with age, the silver shows patination and imperfections