Vintage Mexican Modernist Brass & Tessellated Abalone Grasshopper Lidded Dish
By Los Castillo
Located in St. Louis, MO
A striking mid-century Mexican modernist sculptural lidded dish in the form of a grasshopper, executed in solid brass with vibrant tessellated abalone shell inlay.
Brass
Mixed Metal/abalone Inlaid Grasshopper
Located in North Miami, FL
A grasshopper formed dish having a body of mixed metal and inlaid with abalone shell.
Brass and Abalone Grasshopper Dish
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully crafted decorative polished brass lidded grasshopper dish with abalone inlay and copper head.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 6 in W 6 in D 18 in
Showy Grasshopper Dish in Brass Silver & Abalone Stone Mexico 1970s Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Showy sculptural brass grasshopper decorative dish catch all bowl show piece.
Silver, Brass
Crystal Grasshopper Dish by Vannes, France
By Art Vannes
Located in Pasadena, CA
Crystal grasshopper dish by Vannes, France.
Crystal
Mexican Abalone and Brass Lidded Grasshopper Dish, circa 1950s
By Salvador Teran
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This whimsical and exotic lidded brass dish in the shape of a grasshopper is inlaid with copper and naturally iridescent abalone.
Coral, Brass
Brass and Abalone Shell Scorpion Sculpture Trinket Box
By Los Castillos
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass scorpion sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell made in Mexico attributed to Los Castillo. Overtime usually the lid gets broken or lost but this one is in c...
Brass
$216Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 7 in D 5.75 in
Decorative Fish Dish Ashtray, Brass & Abalone, 1990s after Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mexican style of Los Castillo decorative fish dish ashtray wall art Signed Chavez 99. Brass, copper metals & abalone. Dimensions: 1.5" H x 7" W x 5.75" D ...
Stone, Metal, Brass, Copper
$628
H 1.58 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in
Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb articulated fish designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal bottle opener, crafted with abalone mother-of-pearl, is a true work of art. A beautiful item...
Brass
Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb turtle-shaped jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. More than a box...
Silver
Mexican Copper Brass and Abalone Grasshopper Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Hand-wrought circa 1960s copper and brass grasshopper centerpiece sculpture with abalone inlay eyes and legs. Signed underneath, COBRE MEXICO. Also maker's mark signature..
Brass, Copper
$250
H 2 in W 7.75 in D 1.25 in L 2 in
Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mexican Mid-Century abalone and brass bottle opener in the style of Los Castillo. All of the abalone is in good condition which is often rare. A true mid century iconic piece that wi...
Brass
20th Century Solid Brass Lobster Tray Bowl Catchall, vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Fun and highly decorative vintage solid brass lobster serving tray, circa mid-20th century. Exceptionally substantial and beautifully sculpted, this whimsical piece depicts a detaile...
Metal, Brass
Regency Bronze Crab Ashtray, Vintage Sculpture from Spain, 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful regency crab ashtray designed and manufactured in Spain in the 1980s. Great work of bronze. More than an ashtray, this object is a sculpture on its own. Playful design ob...
Bronze
$553
H 2.17 in W 15.36 in D 9.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Blue Crab Brass Trinket Box, Korea, 1960s Design
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Blue crab brass trinket box, 1960s Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 39x24.5cm H:5.5cm Material : Brass A 1960s blue crab trinket box, recognizable by its paddle-like hin...
Brass
Mid Century Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture or Serving Dish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing, mid century serving dish or bowl crafted in Mexico, in the Los Castillo manner with copper and brass inlaid with abalone and depicting a crab. Perfect for entertaining or en...
Brass
$2,450
H 3 in W 14.75 in D 8 in
Rare Los Castillo Taxco "Crab" Abalone & Brass Jewelry Box, Mexican Silversmith
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional and highly collectible figural crab jewelry box designed and handcrafted by Los Castillo in Taxco, Mexico, one of the most influential workshops within the celebrated Mex...
Brass, Copper
$109Sale Price|54% Off
H 0.75 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
CLEARANCE - MCM / Vintage Brass (or Bronze?) Stylized Fish-Shaped Ashtray
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE - MCM / Vintage Brass (or Bronze?) Stylized Fish-Shaped Ashtray / Cigarette Holder. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereafter....
Brass, Bronze, Metal
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful fish bottle opener designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal bottle opener, crafted with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca is a true work of art. A...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca
$950
H 1.38 in W 9.88 in D 6.15 in
Mexican Brass Copper Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Tray Serving Dish, Signed
By Taxco, Los Castillos
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mixed metal footed tray, created by Mexican silversmiths, features a Modernist abstract crab form with creab legs serving as tray's feet. The piece is decorated with a graphic patter...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
$1,350
H 0.88 in W 2.25 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Brass Fish Ashtray Dish Catch All by Pepe Mendoza
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mid-Century Modern brass fish ashtray designed by Mexican artist Pepe Mendoza. Created around 1958, these pieces are highly collectible examples of Mexican ...
Malachite, Brass
Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful turtle-shaped pill box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. More than a box...
Silver
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