MA001  Manuel Altamirano sterling silver ‘Armadillo’ cuff bracelet; circa-1940s
Origin:  Taxco, Mexico
Dimensions: Inner circumference 5.5" end to end plus .88" gap, 1.63"
high at front center panel; 50.6 gm
Condition:  Excellent
Price: SOLD

Exuding tough chic, this bold cuff is a standout example of the ‘Armadillo’ design originally conceived by Valentin Vidaurreta during his tenure with Hector Aguilar.  Later, Aguilar allowed master silversmith Manuel Altamirano to copy it, and here Altamirano does justice to the piece.  All versions of the ‘Armadillo’ are highly sought-after and for good reason:  the look is dynamite!!!!!  An Armadillo cuff made by Altamirano is pictured in Plate IV-91 in Penny C. Morrill’s Silver Masters of Mexico, along with other pieces from the suite.  Rare and versatile design that goes from casual to dressed-up elegance.