Candida is the sought after South African maker's mark used by famed Joe Calafato.
Calafato, who moved from Mozambique in the 1920’s, was renowned as the King of South African Silver. He used the Calafato mark from 1947 to 1972.
This exceptionally well made and high relief brooch is a humorous depiction of a Mexican farmer man standing tall and holding a pitch fork and bucket in hand. The bucket is articulated - able to swing forward and backwards.
The detailing on this well sized modernist brooch is magnificent and will be a humours accent to any lapel.
The brooch is in excellent vintage condition and appropriately marked Candida and Sterling Silver.
