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1940s Taxco México Héctor Aguilar Copper and Brass Pitcher
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A rare 1940's Taxco Mexico copper and brass pitcher by Mexican silversmith and metalworker Héctor Aguilar. The pitcher combines the use of brass and copper joined by round brass rivets. The piece is sealed on the bottom with the HA monogram, the HECHO EN MÉXICO seal and the TAXCO seal of origin.
Héctor Aguilar (1905 - 1986) was a Mexican silversmith known by his innovative designs and technical mastery. As many great masters of silver from Taxco of his generation, he first learned the craft under the guidance of William Spratling. In 1939, Aguilar opened his workshop, Taller Borda, where he worked as its lead designer until its closure in 1966. Besides his work as a silversmith, Aguilar also manufactured bronze and wrought iron pieces for home decorations and lamps. After his retirement, some of his disciples continued with his vision: Luis Flores (d. 2010) and his son Jaime Flores were some of the most prominent followers of Aguilar's legacy.
- Creator:Hector Aguilar (Metalworker)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Mexico City, MX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3125346025282
Hector Aguilar
Hector Aguilar was born in 1905, he apprenticed under William Spratling at a young age, and by the age of 30, he was the top shop manager for William Spratling. Inspired by Aztec and Mextex art, Aguilar preferred to work with purer silver (rated at 940 rather than the customary 925 of Sterling Silver). Gifted with a keen business sense as well as his artistic ability, and due to wartime shortages in the US, Aguilar was able to secure a contract with the American costume jewelry company Coro in 1943, to produce silver jewelry, supplying Coro with unique Mexican designs until 1950. In 1948, Aguilar opened the Taller Borda, which quickly became one of the premier retail silver outlets in Taxco, where they offered the highest quality fine silver jewelry, hollowware and flatware that was produced at the Aguilar workshops.
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