Aztec by Hector Aguilar Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 80 Pcs Rare

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Aztec by Hector Aguilar Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 80 Pcs Rare

About the Item

Hector Aguilar Exceedingly rare 80 piece set of sterling silver flatware by Hector Aguilar, Taxco, Mexico in the scarce “Aztec” pattern, circa 1940-1955. This very handsome design was one of Aguilar's most iconic creations. This superb set includes: 12 dinner knives, flat handle all-sterling, 9 1/4" 12 dinner forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 large cream soup spoons, 7 1/2" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5" 1 gravy ladle, 7" 2 serving spoons, 8 1/2" 2 pierced serving spoons, 8 1/2" 1 sugar scoop, 4 1/2" 1 roast carving set with steel blade and tines, knife - 15 1/4", fork - 13 1/4" Includes bonus brand new flatware storage chest. Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping. Provenance: From the world renowned private collection of Stuart & Cindy Tietze-Hodosh, a collection which was built over several decades into one of the most significant holds of Mexican silver in private hands. Hector Aguilar was born in 1905, he apprenticed under William Spratling at a young age, and by the age of thirty, he was as the top shop manager for William Spratling. Inspired by Aztec and Mextex art, Hector preferred to work with silver which was more pure (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, Hector 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 highest quality fine silver jewelry, hollowware, and flatware that was produced at the Aguilar workshops. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Creator:
Hector Aguilar (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 80
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
Mexico
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
20th Century
Condition:
Seller Location:
Big Bend, WI
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1022418470852