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Curious137 Posts: 2 Registered: May 2004	posted 05-19-2004 03:52 PM I just inherited a bracelet and I am unsure about it's origins. Because my grandmother passed away before I could ask her, I'm turning to you for help. It has three marks. The first is a curved sterling with 925 under it. I know what that means. The second is hecho en mexico... I know what that one is too. The third one has me stumped. It looks like a fancy scripted B with words circling it. All that I can make out of the words around it is a portion that says taxco. Can anyone help me? Thank you. IP: Logged
Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 Registered: Apr 2000	posted 05-19-2004 05:37 PM Hello. I am guessing that this resembles the third mark you describe: If so, that is the maker's mark of Los Ballesteros, a well-respected Mexican silver workshop in operation since about 1937. Their work is typically well made and heavy. It would be nice to see a picture of your bracelet if that is possible. This is the workshop's official website: www.ballesteros.net. IP: Logged
Curious137 Posts: 2 Registered: May 2004	posted 05-20-2004 09:30 AM That's it! Dead on the money. I will post a picture tomorrow. Thank you so much! IP: Logged

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