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Distinctive sculptural fish design featuring a hand-hammered silver-tone bowl surrounded by mixed-metal decoration with green and blue stone/inlay accents. The underside is stamped LOS CASTILLO TAXCO – HECHO EN MEXICO – PLATEADO – 481.
Los Castillo is one of the best-known names in 20th-century Taxco decorative metalwork, recognized for imaginative mixed-metal designs incorporating silver plate, copper, brass, stone and other materials.
A striking decorative piece that works beautifully as an ashtray, catchall, jewelry dish, desk accessory or collectible example of Mexican Mid-Century Modern design.
Condition: Vintage condition with surface scratches, tarnish, oxidation and naturally developed patina consistent with age and use. Visible wear to the mixed-metal/inlaid areas. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the condition description.
Details
- Maker: Los Castillo
- Origin: Taxco, Mexico
- Marked: Los Castillo Taxco / Hecho en Mexico / Plateado / 481
- Material: Silver-plated and mixed metal with stone/inlay decoration
- Form: Fish
- Era: Mid-20th century / Mid-Century Modern
- Handmade / hand-hammered
