A lovely, and we believe quite early sterling silver cross pendant inset with a cabochon amethyst attributed to Bernice Goodspeed who was a practicing silversmith in Taxco in her earlier career years. She would later go on to continue with her own jewellery business.
We know that the pendant was most likely made by Bernice Goodspeed due to the 28 stamped within an eagle stamp verso which is surmised to have been used by her in particular.
While I have found the design of this particular cross on other examples, I have not found one marked with the registration stamp that attributes this piece to Goodspeed.
This helps us to date this piece to 1971 or earlier which makes it an early example of it's design type. Possibly the earliest given its well known maker.
Weight: 10.6 grams
Size: 7 cm x 10.6 cm
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If you are in doubt about anything please do feel free to ask and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact us for more details about this piece, including additional images (we will be working on video clips in future). Reasonable offers are always carefully considered.
Exchanges and returns
We accept returns and exchanges if the item is found to be at fault or does not meet the description provided. You must advise us within 30-days of receipt. Please provide as much detail as possible.
Return postage and packing are at your cost.
We know that the pendant was most likely made by Bernice Goodspeed due to the 28 stamped within an eagle stamp verso which is surmised to have been used by her in particular.
While I have found the design of this particular cross on other examples, I have not found one marked with the registration stamp that attributes this piece to Goodspeed.
This helps us to date this piece to 1971 or earlier which makes it an early example of it's design type. Possibly the earliest given its well known maker.
Weight: 10.6 grams
Size: 7 cm x 10.6 cm
At Antiquus, we have been trading professionally in antiques for several generations. We stand by all our descriptions and antiques appraisals and valuations. Our specialists have studied extensively with post-graduate degrees in the arts.
If you are in doubt about anything please do feel free to ask and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact us for more details about this piece, including additional images (we will be working on video clips in future). Reasonable offers are always carefully considered.
Exchanges and returns
We accept returns and exchanges if the item is found to be at fault or does not meet the description provided. You must advise us within 30-days of receipt. Please provide as much detail as possible.
Return postage and packing are at your cost.