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This bold two-tone bug brooch from Taxco, Mexico features a large, highly-polished domed sterling silver abdomen that catches light like a mirror, set into a hand-fabricated brass (laton) frame with six curved legs, twin curled antennae, a domed thorax, and two small silver ball eyes. The piece is substantial and three-dimensional, with a lively, sculptural presence that reads beautifully on a lapel, scarf, or jacket collar. Stamped on the reverse with TA-65, 925, Mexico, and Laton, authenticating both the sterling silver content and the brass secondary metal, along with the registered Taxco artisan workshop mark. •Era/Style: Mid-Century Mexican Modernist, c. 1960s–1980s •Dimensions: 1.65" wide x 1.9" tall (including legs and antennae) •Weight: 15.7 grams •Metal/Materials: 925 Sterling Silver (abdomen), Brass/Laton (frame, legs, antennae, thorax) •Hallmarks/Marks: TA-65 / 925 / Mexico / Laton •Closure/Clasp: Roll-over safety clasp pin back •Condition: Very good vintage condition with light tarnish/patina consistent with age; no damage, missing parts, or repairs noted •Other Notes: The domed silver body shows minor surface reflections/micro-scratches consistent with gentle use and age; easily polished if desired