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Vintage Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Dish by Zurita

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A vintage, Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver three footed dish or bowl by the maker, C. Zurita. With a nod to the eponymous design firm of Georg Jensen, this Modernist style dish has flowing lines and a chic design. Marked on the bottom. This piece has recently been hand polished. From the silvercollection site, "C. Zurita manufacturer mainly of hollowware. Retailers were Perlita and Caral. Eagle 1 and registration number TZ-05." Some information on Mexican Modernist style silver from the jasper52 site, "Beginning in the 1930s, silver workshops clustered in the mining town of Taxco spearheaded a revival in this traditional Craft in Mexico. At the same time, the artists and artisans working there took a new direction in design that mixed age-old motifs from native cultures with 20th century Modernism. The objects and jewelry they produced have become extremely popular with discerning collectors. Each piece provides a hands-on aesthetic appeal when used or worn. In other words, this silver makes daily life a little more beautiful.
  • Creator:
    C. Zurita (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. This piece exhibits some scratches and scuffs. It has recently been hand polished.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7240230031692
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