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Is Taxco silver real silver?

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Is Taxco silver real silver?
Yes, Taxco silver is real silver. Pieces bearing the Taxco mark come from silversmith workshops located in Taxco, Mexico. The region has been known as a major center for silver production since the 1920s. Find a diverse assortment of Taxco silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate Tripod Catchall with Lapis & Azurite Stone Inlay
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural Mexican Modernist tripod catchall or decorative bowl by Los Castillo, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. An exceptional example of mid-century Mexican metalwork,...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Los Castillo Taxco Seahorse Silver Plate Creamer & Sugar Set, Mexico 1950's
By Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional mid-century Los Castillo silver-plated creamer and lidded sugar set, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico during the 1950s. Featuring beautifully sculpted seahorse handles, th...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Los Castillo Taxco Sterling Silver Modernist Cuff Bracelet, Mexican Modernism
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold and sculptural modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet designed and produced in Taxco, Mexico by the highly regarded Los Castillo workshop, a cornerstone of the Mexican silversmithing movement and a favorite among collectors and fashion artists. This striking piece features an openwork architectural form composed of intersecting silver bands accented with applied spherical elements. The design creates a dynamic, dimensional structure that wraps the wrist with movement and presence—an iconic example of mid-century modernist Taxco...
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Vintage 1950s Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Silver Plate Malachite & Lapis Inlaid Bowl, Taxco, Mexico, 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional decorative bowl was designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico during the 1960s by the renowned workshop Los Castillo, a cornerstone of the Mexican modernist silver ...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Los Castillo silver-plated pitcher from Taxco, Mexico, featuring a whimsical and artistic design with two applied butterflies—one inlaid with luminous mother of pearl and...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

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Malachite, Silver Plate

Whimsical 1960s Los Castillo Bee Pitcher with Malachite & Silver Inlay
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delightfully charming 1960s Los Castillo silver-plated pitcher that feels as if it fluttered straight out of a magical Taxco garden. Crafted in brass and richly silver plated, this...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Pitchers

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Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass

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