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Offering a beautiful restored 1950s Los Castillo style ALPACA SILVER (an alloy called: Nickel or German Silver) decorative pitcher with …
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Offering a beautiful restored 1950s Los Castillo style ALPACA SILVER (an alloy called: Nickel or German Silver) decorative pitcher with iridescent mother of pearl abalone shell in a shimmering mosaic pattern that covers its entire body. The gorgeous surface is composed of numerous small, irregularly shaped pieces of abalone shell, attached to the body of the water pitcher. This particular decorative pitcher has a rare minimalist postmodern design and has an array of pearly whites, iridescent blues, greens, pinks, and purples, reflecting light in a captivating way. Signed on bottom: Made in Mexico, Alpaca.. This water pitcher is a prime example of vintage 1950s Mexican "silversmithing" at its best.
EXCELLENT RESTORED CONDITION. No flaws whatsoever. Please note: This rare collectible water pitcher is designed for decorative purposes only. The bottom of the water picture remains with its aged tarnishing.
SIZE:
8.25" to top of handle
8" to top of spout
8" wide (to tip of handle to tip of spout)
5" wide
THIS ITEM WILL BE DOUBLE BOXED TO ENSURE SAFE ARRIVAL
ALPACA SILVER:
Alpaca silver has a bright, silvery-white luster that mimics sterling silver, although it is an alloy and it can always be polished to a high shine. It is sometimes referred to as Nickel Silver or German Silver.
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 5ʺD × 8.25ʺH
- Styled After
- Arthur Court
- Christofle
- Cleto Munari
- Elsa Peretti
- Elsa Peretti & Tiffany & Co.
- F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
- Gabriella Crespi
- Godinger
- Gorham
- Gorham Silver Co.
- Hermès
- Leonard
- Lino Sabattini
- Los Castillo
- Maison Christofle
- Mauro Manetti
- Michael Aram
- Pairpoint Silver Company
- Pepe Mendoza
- Pierre Cardin
- Pierre Forssell
- Porter Blanchard
- Reed & Barton
- Rogers Bros.
- Tiffany Studios
- Tiffany and Co.
- WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
- Walker & Hall
- Wallace Silversmiths
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Abalone
- Antique Silver Finish
- Mother-of-Pearl
- Polished Chrome Finish
- Polished Nickel Finish
- Polished Silver Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Excellent less
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