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Los Castillo Silver Toucan Pitcher with Onyx & Mixed Metal Inlay, Mexico 1960s
$6,800
£5,127.22
€5,930.38
CA$9,620.59
A$10,488.55
CHF 5,541.95
MX$128,984.48
NOK 68,909.65
SEK 64,869.31
DKK 44,271.34
About the Item
A whimsical and collectible Mexican silver pitcher designed in the 1960s by the renowned Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Guerrero. This sculptural piece features a bulbous hand-hammered silver body with a bold toucan handle inlaid with black onyx, jasper, and mother of pearl, while the bird’s beak is accented in brass, copper, and silver with a small applied berry detail.
Bearing the early Los Castillo hallmark (TA-01), this pitcher represents the innovative silversmithing tradition pioneered by Antonio Castillo and the Castillo brothers, who worked closely with William Spratling in shaping Taxco’s mid-20th-century design movement.
Dimensions:
Height: 13 in. (33 cm)
Width: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Depth: 6.75 in. (17.1 cm)
Highlights & Collectability:
A rare 1960s Los Castillo creation, showcasing the workshop’s mastery of both form and decorative innovation.
Features onyx, jasper, mother of pearl, and mixed metal inlays, blending natural stones with Mexican silver.
Early hallmark TA-01, linking it directly to the prestigious Castillo dynasty, founded by Antonio Castillo, who trained under William Spratling, the father of modern Mexican silver.
A functional yet sculptural pitcher, ideal for collectors, interior designers, and aficionados of Mexican design history.
Exemplifies the whimsical spirit of Taxco silver artistry, where bold naturalistic themes are elevated into collectible design objects.
Provenance & Importance:
Founded in 1939, Los Castillo became one of Taxco’s most important silver workshops, celebrated for their artistry, experimentation with stone inlay, and collaborations with designers like Antonio Pineda and Spratling. Pieces such as this rare Toucan pitcher highlight the inventive and artistic legacy that established Taxco as the epicenter of 20th-century Mexican silver design.
- Creator:Los Castillo (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The piece is in good, vintage condition, needs polishing.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU881746614692
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