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Depicted here is a graceful and elegant long-billed shore bird, likely the Zarapito Americano (long-billed Curlew in the US). a migratory bird that can be found along the coasts of Mexico in the autumn and winter months. The brooch is constructed of sterling silver, and set with a single post-set coral bead 'eye', and with post-set pearls along one wing, and uncut emeralds prong-set on the other wing. Can be worn as a brooch pin, and as a pendant. Measures 2.75" across by 2.25" tall, and weighs a hefty 25.6 grams total. Marked at back as shown with design number "4", Chato's 'perfil de perico' (cubist parrot) mark, and "Chato Castillo Taxco Mexico 925". No eagle mark, but undeniably 1950s vintage. A rare design that I've only seen once before. Usually a design number signifies that a piece was made in multiples, not one of a kind, but the number of multiples at Los Castillo can be from single numbers to hundreds or even thousands for their most popular designs like Chato's 'perfil de perico' design that was made into pins, bracelets, earrings, cufflinks, belt buckles, bolo ties, and I've even seen a compact. Chato's multiples numbers are usually much smaller, and were made by him.