Taxco Mexico 925/Sterling Dog Poodle Brooch

Sterling silver dog/poodle brooch with a hammered texture on the body and top of the head. Lightly oxided in the hammered sections. It could be polished off if desired. The ear is a gold tone metal, could be plated or brass. Closure is a pin stem with a rollover catch. The brooch measures approx. 2-1/8" x 1-5/8". For reference, a quarter is 1" in diameter. Signed by artist TM-135 and stamped 925.