{"product_id":"mexico-taxco-tc-254-vintage-sterling-silver-brass-enamel-ladybug-brooch-pin","title":"Mexico Taxco TC 254 Vintage Sterling Silver Brass Enamel Ladybug Brooch Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming and whimsical figural brooch crafted in the celebrated silversmithing tradition of Taxco, Mexico, this piece takes the form of an adorable ladybug rendered with delightful three-dimensional realism. Carrying the TC-254 maker's stamp characteristic of Taxco workshops, the brooch combines sterling silver with warm brass accents in a charming two-tone palette. The domed body is fashioned from polished sterling silver, generously rounded like a real beetle's shell, and dotted with applied dark enamel spots that mimic a ladybug's classic markings. The head is a separately formed golden-brass sphere, glowing with a rich yellow tone that contrasts beautifully against the silvery body, and it is topped with two endearing ball-tipped antennae. Six expressive legs of bent brass wire splay outward from beneath the body, hand-shaped with little jointed bends that give the insect a sense of motion and lively character. The combination of textures, smooth domed silver, lustrous brass, and glossy enamel dots, showcases the playful figural artistry that vintage Mexican makers excelled at. Visible condition is very good with honest vintage character: the silver body displays a warm patina and gentle tarnish toning across its surface, the brass head and legs retain a pleasing aged glow, and the enamel spots are largely intact with the expected minor wear. A pin and clasp mechanism is fitted to the reverse for secure wear. Collectors of Taxco silver, figural brooches, and insect or bug-themed jewelry will find this ladybug irresistibly appealing, both as a wearable good-luck charm and as a display-worthy example of mid-century Mexican novelty craftsmanship. Its cheerful subject, quality materials, and signed provenance make it a sweet, characterful addition to any vintage jewelry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Silverware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55225648185635,"sku":"mexico-taxco-tc-254-vintage-sterling-silver-brass-enamel-ladybug-brooch-pin","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/mexico-taxco-tc-254-vintage-sterling-silver-brass-enamel-ladybug-brooch-pin_01.jpg?v=1781301218","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/mexico-taxco-tc-254-vintage-sterling-silver-brass-enamel-ladybug-brooch-pin","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}