Mid Century Unmarked Silver Hair Barrette | Hand Engraved Floral Design | Mexica

Mid-century hand-engraved silver hair barrette with detailed floral and geometric decoration.

The barrette is crafted from unmarked silver sheet and features bright-cut engraving with scrolling leaves, cross-hatched panels, and a central rosette motif. The engraving style and construction are consistent with Mexican export silver produced during the mid-20th century, often made for the tourist and international market.

While the design may visually echo Southwestern aesthetics, this piece is decorative rather than Native American in origin. It cleans and oxidizes like silver, a common characteristic of unmarked artisan and export silver from this period.

The reverse is fitted with a traditional metal barrette clasp typical of mid-century construction.

Details:
Approximate date: 1940s–1960s
Material: Unmarked silver (polishes and oxidizes like sterling)
Length: approx. 4 inches
Closure: Traditional metal barrette clasp
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface w