Vintage Taxco Melecio Rodriguez Sterling Silver Modernist Eagle & Fish Brooch

✨ Authentic Mid-Century Mexican Artistry ✨ This is a sophisticated piece of Mexican Modernist jewelry by the respected Taxco silversmith Melecio Rodriguez (MR). The brooch features a bold, graphic depiction of an eagle and a fish, executed with the clean lines and geometric precision that defined the mid-century Taxco silver movement. Rather than using stones, the artist used a shadowbox technique—recessing the background silver and allowing it to oxidize to a dark, near-black finish. This creates a striking contrast against the high-polish sterling silver overlay, giving the piece a dramatic, three-dimensional look. The reverse features a secure rolling C-clasp pin and a built-in bail, so it can be worn as either a statement brooch or a pendant on your favorite chain. Artisan: Melecio Rodriguez (Hallmarked MR) Origin: Taxco, Mexico Material: .925 Sterling Silver Style: Mid-Century Modernist / Shadowbox Hallmarks: 925, MEXICO, MR, and the Taxco Eagle Assay mark (Eagle 3) Please note that I am not a professional jeweler or a jewelry expert. I have described this item to the best of my ability based on visible hallmarks and measurements. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Item is sold as-is with no guarantee of history, value, or silver content.