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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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Silver Plate Fish Bottle Opener Designer Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, well-made, well designed silver-plate articulating fish bottle opener, Midcentury Modern, by designer Los Castillo, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Mexico. This beau...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Silver Plate

Los Castillo Abstract Fish- Pull Handles Malachite Sterling Mexican Modernist
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of pull handles by Los Castillo. Abstract Fish with malachite and silver. Mexico Circa the 1950s. Dimensions: 3.75 w x 3 h x .75 D Please visit take a...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Woven Silver Baskets, Set of 2
By Los Castillo
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Los Castillo woven silver baskets. Baskets retain unpolished patina. Larger basket is 7” wide x 4.75” tall. Smaller basket is 5”wide x 3.5” tall. Each basket retains the Los ...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Arts and Crafts Decorative Baskets

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Silver

Silver and Abalone Shell Madonna Sculpture by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo
By Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking mixed-media sculpture by Mexican artist Emilia Castillo for the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco. This stylized figure—reminiscent of a Madonna or cloaked female fi...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Silver Plate, Brass

Mexican Los Castillo Style Parrot Handle & Silver Pitcher
By Los Castillo
Located in Stamford, CT
Mexican Los Castillo style parrot handle pitcher. Silver plate with lightly hammered finish and green stone parrot handle. Heavy and well made. No makers mark or brand stamp.
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Pitchers

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Silver Plate, Brass

Silver Plated & Lapis Lazuli Creamer by Los Castillo, Mexico 1970's, Signed
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Silver Plated & Lapis Lazuli Creamer by Los Castillo, a remarkable artifact hailing from Mexico's artistic heritage of the 1970s. Made in Taxco Guerrero at...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

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