This vintage Taxco dragonfly brooch is crafted in mixed metals, featuring sterling silver wings paired with a warm copper body. The design is dimensional and sculptural, with thoughtful contrasts that give the piece movement and depth.
One pair of wings is smooth while the other is hand textured, a deliberate choice that adds visual interest and highlights the artisan craftsmanship. The dragonfly form is balanced and expressive, making the brooch equally striking worn or displayed.
The piece is artist signed “Cony,” the working name of Victoria Ana Núñez Brilanti, and is also marked Sterling, Victoria, Mexico, Taxco, with an early Eagle mark and the number 609. These marks place it firmly within the tradition of high-quality mid-century Taxco studio jewelry.
The brooch remains in excellent vintage condition, with a light, even patina that enhances the sculptural detail rather than detracting from it.
Details
- Type: Dragonfly brooch
- Materials: Sterling silver wings with copper body
- Maker: Cony (Victoria Ana Núñez Brilanti), signed
- Marks: Sterling, Victoria, Mexico, Taxco; early Eagle mark; 609
- Craftsmanship: Mixed metals; smooth and hand-textured elements
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light, even patina
Measurements
- Width (wingspan): 3 inches
- Height (head to tail): 2 inches