Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
Silver and possibly gold.
Distinguishing marks
Described above.
Condition
Good
Date Period
Unknown. Maybe 40's-70's.
Size and dimensions of this item
3 1/4" by 2"
Weight
Unknown
Long Description
Silver with possible gold leaves. Has horsehead on front with leaves and swirling design. Back reads PLATADE JALISCO around a triangle. Inside the triangle reads 925. Underneath reads JFCM GUAD MEX. To the left of the triangle is an assay eagle with 50 inside it.
History
Was passed down through my family. I received it from my aunt.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Family heirloom. Unknown.
For Sale?
Yes
Re: Vintage 925 silver Mexican belt buckle
This pieces value is going to correspond directly with it's value in silver weight. about $50-75 at best. In the past when silver was $10 an ounce or less, this would have been a $15-$20 item. There are very few exemptions that go above their melt weight with today's silver prices, nearly all Mexican silver is of low quality and carry zero premiums.
Re: Vintage 925 silver Mexican belt buckle
What if there is gold on it too? Does that increase the value?
Re: Vintage 925 silver Mexican belt buckle
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If it is just gold gilted (thin layer of plating) I'm afraid not. If for instance, the horse is a solid chunk of gold, then yes, it would certainly add some value.