Rafael Dominguez Taxco Silver Mark
Rafael Dominguez Taxco Silver Mark is a sterling silver hallmark, until 1980, identified by the mark RD, often with 980 or other fineness stamp and Taxco.
| Maker | Rafael Dominguez |
|---|---|
| Mark | Rafael Dominguez Taxco Silver Mark |
| Identifying Characteristics | RD, often with 980 or other fineness stamp and Taxco |
| Period | Until 1980 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
What does the “RD, often with 980 or other fineness stamp and Taxco” mark mean?
Rafael Dominguez (1911 to 1980) trained under William Spratling in Taxco and later ran his own shop, Casa Dominguez, with his wife Juana. If your piece is signed RD with Taxco and a fineness stamp, it is likely his. You will find his mark on jewelry such as pins and bracelets, sometimes set with onyx or other stones. Pieces marked 980 are made of silver finer than sterling. His workshop opening year is not documented, so date pieces by style and assay marks.
What is Rafael Dominguez sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Rafael Dominguez sterling silver at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.