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Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Orchid Pendant with Cord
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Beautiful and commanding sterling silver orchid pendant on a cord chain. Each part of the orchid is individually crafted. Clasp closure.
Mexican silversmith artist Hector Aguilar began his career at age 30 working for William Spratling as his shop manager. After three years as an apprentice, Mr. Aguilar opened his own workshop in 1939. One of his supporters was Valentine Viduarreta, who was a talented designer who mentored Aguilar with many of his earlier designs.
Aguilar profited greatly during World War II, when silver was in short supply in the United States, by making silver jewelry for an American jewelry firm. This continued until 1950, by which time Aguilar was well established financially and artistically. He became one of the premier silver outlets in Taxco, Mexico, for quality jewelry, flatware, and other silver creations. His firm prospered until its closure in 1986.
Pendant measures 3.5" x 3" and cord measures 30" in circumference.
CONDITION: Good condition with some tarnish and wear and tear consistent with age.
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- Weight:26 g
- Dimensions:Width: 3 in (76.2 mm)Diameter: 3 in (76.2 mm)Length: 3.5 in (88.9 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: GUJ0221stDibs: LU4049226303702
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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