Silver Plated Mexican Castillo Pitcher w/ Bird Handle
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Latin America, Mexico, Taxco, Los Castillo, ca. 1939 to 1962 CE. A lovely handwrought silver plated petite pitcher or creamer adorned with a sweet bird perched at the juncture between the curved handle and the rim. The bird's wings and body as well as the handle are inlaid with iridescent mother of pearl. One of the bird's eyes is inlaid with a black stone or glass bead. Stamped "HECHO A MANO IN MEXICO" (made by hand in Mexico), "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO", and "PLATEADO 209", on the base. Size: 4.125" W (handle to opposite side) x 5.375" H (10.5 cm x 13.7 cm)
Provenance: ex Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection
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#126593
Latin America, Mexico, Taxco, Los Castillo, ca. 1939 to 1962 CE. A lovely handwrought silver plated petite pitcher or creamer adorned with a sweet bird perched at the juncture between the curved handle and the rim. The bird's wings and body as well as the handle are inlaid with iridescent mother of pearl. One of the bird's eyes is inlaid with a black stone or glass bead. Stamped "HECHO A MANO IN MEXICO" (made by hand in Mexico), "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO", and "PLATEADO 209", on the base. Size: 4.125" W (handle to opposite side) x 5.375" H (10.5 cm x 13.7 cm)
Provenance: ex Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#126593
Condition
Losses to mother of pearl inlay on handle. One eye inlay missing. Normal tarnish commensurate with age. Beautiful hand-hammered finish.
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- 24.5%
Silver Plated Mexican Castillo Pitcher w/ Bird Handle
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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