Rare Antique CODAN MEXICO Signed Silver Desk Portfolio Panel, Taxco Art 777g for Sale

Rare Antique CODAN MEXICO Signed Silver Desk Portfolio Panel, Taxco Art 777g For Sale

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Rare Antique CODAN MEXICO Signed Silver Desk Portfolio Panel, Taxco Art 777g:
$2499.00

Rare Antique CODAN MEXICO Signed Silver Desk Portfolio Panel, Taxco Art 777gTitle: Rare Antique CODAN MEXICO Signed Silver Desk Portfolio Panel – Taxco Art (777g Total Weight)
Item Specifics:
• Brand/Maker: Codan
• Origin: Mexico (Taxco region)
• Material: Fine Mexican Silver Alloy (Hallmarked/Signed)
• Total Combined Weight: 777 grams
• Item Type: Antique Decorative Panel / Desk Portfolio Cover / Slide-Top Box Panel
• Condition: Antique/Vintage Condition. Features a gorgeous, authentic patina with intricate pierced details and structural rods. Shows minor age-appropriate wear, adding to its historic character. (Please see photos for exact condition details)
Verified Material Composition (XRF Analyzer Tested):
To guarantee absolute transparency and authenticity for collectors, this piece has been professionally tested using a handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) precious metal analyzer. The breakdown is as follows:
• Main Decorative Panel:
• Silver (Ag): ~59.15%
• Copper (Cu): ~25.01%
• Nickel (Ni): ~11.07%
• Zinc (Zn): ~4.76%
• Removable Rods/Sticks:
• Copper (Cu): ~51.36%
• Silver (Ag): ~20.68%
• Zinc (Zn): ~18.03%
• Nickel (Ni): ~9.94%
Full Product Description:
Up for sale is a truly remarkable, heavy estate find: a Rare Antique Codan Mexico Signed Silver Desk Portfolio Panel. Weighing in at a substantial combined 777 grams, this exquisite piece represents the unique compositional blending of mid-century Mexican silver artistry, strongly attributed to the historic silver crafting hub of Taxco.
This highly decorative piece features breathtakingly intricate pierced metalwork on its main silver-alloy panel, flanked by two matching side rods. The XRF scans confirm a fascinating metallurgical breakdown—while the main panel boasts a dominant ~59% silver content, the structural rods utilize a higher copper and zinc ratio for structural durability while retaining a ~20% silver blend.
Stamped and signed "Codan", this piece carries the premium hallmark of mid-20th-century design excellence. Perfect for serious collectors of Mexican silver, Taxco art, or unique architectural antiques.
Shipping & Handling:
Will be shipped completely secure and fully insured with signature confirmation required due to the high value and weight of this item. Related Items: