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May 2023 Fine Art & Estate Auction

Rafael Dominguez Casa Dominguez Sterling Ring

This auction ended on May 31, 2023.

Start price: $20

Estimated price: $50 - $75

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Description

Item/Description: Signed studio artisan and famed silversmith, Rafael Dominguez (1911-1980) cigar band ring. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver. Three dimensional decoration of wheels and balls and braiding. Outstanding workmanship. Hallmarked: Hecho en Mexico R.D. 0.925 Cuernavaca Eagle mark 168. Rafael Dominguez apprenticed with William Spratling in Taxco Mexico and was the owner of Casa Dominguez with his wife Juana.

Material: Sterling Silver

Dimensions: Band Width: 2/3"; approximately 13 grams; size 8 1/4

Condition: Very Good. No dents, damage. Surface use and age wear includes scratches.

Age: 20th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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