What is Mexican silver called?

Mexican silver is sometimes called plata, which is the Spanish word for silver. Pieces produced in the area surrounding the village of Taxco are usually referred to as Taxco silver. You'll find a variety of Mexican silver jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Is Mexican silver of good quality?

Yes, Mexican silver is generally considered to be of good quality. Most Mexican silver is 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% base metal. Sterling silver has a visually appealing color and luster and resists scratching and tarnishing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Mexican silver jewelry.

Mexican Silver Abalone

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Mexican Brass and Copper Crab Dish by Los Castillo with Lid

$1,850

H 5 in W 22 in D 12 in

Mexican Brass and Copper Crab Dish by Los Castillo with Lid

By Los Castillo

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mexican brass copper and abalone crab dish by Los Castillo with lid.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Hollywood Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Copper, Silver Leaf

Brass Pitcher with Abalone Inlays Attributed to Los Castillo Taxco

$1,200

H 11.42 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in

Brass Pitcher with Abalone Inlays Attributed to Los Castillo Taxco

By Los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer an spectacular fine sample of traditional Mexican abalone inlay work. The pitcher is

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Los Castillo Taxco Pelican Creamer, Sugar & Serving Tray, Mexican Silversmithing

$4,250 / set

H 0.5 in W 10.63 in D 7 in

Los Castillo Taxco Pelican Creamer, Sugar & Serving Tray, Mexican Silversmithing

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fish features iridescent abalone shell inlay, adding color and movement against the luminous silver

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate, Silver

1960s Los Castillo Fish Bowl Abalone Mixed Metal Taxco Mexico

$900

H 2.5 in W 13.5 in D 12 in

1960s Los Castillo Fish Bowl Abalone Mixed Metal Taxco Mexico

By Los Castillo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Platter Catch All footed dish. Abalone silver brass metals copper 2.5 h x 13.5 w x 12 d Stamped Mexico

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Brass Sea Shell Salt and Pepper Shakers on Tray with Abalone

$110 / set

H 3 in W 6 in D 4 in

Brass Sea Shell Salt and Pepper Shakers on Tray with Abalone

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage brass with abalone sea shell salt and pepper set on small tray.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican American Classical Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Mexico Lotus Flower Enamel & Abalone Inlay Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

$195

H 1 in L 5.25 in

Mexico Lotus Flower Enamel & Abalone Inlay Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This stunning Mexico Lotus Flower Enamel & Abalone Inlay Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet is a

Category

Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Brass & Stone Inlay by Justo "Coco" Castillo for Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

$2,450

H 5.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in

Brass & Stone Inlay by Justo "Coco" Castillo for Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the exquisite Brass & Stone Inlay by Justo Lucio Castillo for Los Castillo, Mexico, a

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Brass

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay

$2,600

H 6 in W 5.25 in D 4 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

Taxco Sterling Silver Abalone Bracelet 1965 Clamper Alfredo Villasana

$825

Taxco Sterling Silver Abalone Bracelet 1965 Clamper Alfredo Villasana

Located in Wallkill, NY

, Mexico, handcrafted modernist hinged clamper bracelet with abalone inset. Villasana worked for Spratling

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-20th Century Sterling and Abalone Cufflinks

$2,000 / set

H 3 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in

Mid-20th Century Sterling and Abalone Cufflinks

By Miguel Garcia Martinez

Located in Asheville, NC

Vivid iridescent abalone set in sterling silver. Abstract Aztec emperor design by well known avant

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Rancho Monterey Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup

$500

H 8.67 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup

By Los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup in the style of Los Castilllo in

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Abalone

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brass Fish Bowl with Silver Plate and Abalone 1950

$625

H 3 in W 8 in D 6 in

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brass Fish Bowl with Silver Plate and Abalone 1950

Located in North Miami, FL

This mixed media mid century modern Mexican bowl of polished silver plate, brass and abalone is

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Mid Century Modernist Pitcher with Mother of Pearl

$2,950

H 12.25 in W 4.5 in D 6 in

Mid Century Modernist Pitcher with Mother of Pearl

By Los Castillos

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic vintage Mexican pitcher crafted in brass in a sleek modern form entirely clad in abalone or

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

1970s Handwrought Parrot Dish Metal Stone Style Los Castillo Mexico

$850

H 2 in W 25 in D 6.5 in

1970s Handwrought Parrot Dish Metal Stone Style Los Castillo Mexico

By Los Castillo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Metal Parrot handwrought mixed metals serving dish -decorative bowl. Agate stone and abalone

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Agate, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Copper

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Mexican Silver Abalone For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Mexican silver abalone you’re looking for. Each Mexican silver abalone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, abalone and metal. There are many kinds of the Mexican silver abalone you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Mexican silver abalone, designed in the mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Mexican silver abalone has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Los Castillo, Los Castillos and Taxco are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mexican Silver Abalone?

A Mexican silver abalone can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $550, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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