{"product_id":"vintage-taxco-925-sterling-silver-cat-with-brass-bowl-brooch-pin","title":"Vintage Taxco 925 Sterling Silver Cat with Brass Bowl Brooch Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delightfully whimsical figural brooch from Mexico's famed silversmithing town of Taxco, this piece captures a standing cat in pure, playful profile that instantly charms cat lovers and vintage jewelry collectors alike. Crafted in 925 sterling silver, the kitty is rendered as a flat, hand-cut silhouette with a polished surface that glows with a warm, gently aged patina. The artist's hand is evident in the engraved details: a sweet, slightly mischievous face with round incised eyes, neatly etched whiskers fanning out from a triangular nose, and pricked, alert ears that give the feline a curious, friendly personality. The body is smooth and softly rounded, with four sturdy paws bearing engraved toe lines, and a long, jaunty tail that curls upward at the rear for a touch of feline attitude. The signature design feature is the small brass food bowl positioned at the cat's front feet, a charming two-tone accent whose golden warmth contrasts beautifully against the silvery body and tells a tiny domestic story. This mixed-metal combination is a hallmark of mid-century Taxco novelty design, prized for its wit and artisanal character. The reverse would carry the Taxco and 925 sterling hallmarks along with a secure pin-and-clasp fitting. Condition appears very good and vintage, the silver showing honest surface toning and light wear consistent with age while the brass bowl retains its mellow golden hue, all adding to the piece's authentic estate appeal. Generously sized for a statement on a lapel, jacket, scarf, or hat, this brooch is the kind of conversation-starting accessory that brings a smile. It will appeal to Taxco and Mexican silver collectors, figural and animal jewelry enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a heartwarming, characterful piece of wearable folk art with genuine craftsmanship and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Silverware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55225673318691,"sku":"vintage-taxco-925-sterling-silver-cat-with-brass-bowl-brooch-pin","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/vintage-taxco-925-sterling-silver-cat-with-brass-bowl-brooch-pin_01.jpg?v=1781302315","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/vintage-taxco-925-sterling-silver-cat-with-brass-bowl-brooch-pin","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}