1980s Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Bowl & Cup Set With Sculptural Worm Handles

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A whimsical and beautifully handcrafted three-piece serving set designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by celebrated silversmith Emilia Castillo. The … Read more A whimsical and beautifully handcrafted three-piece serving set designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by celebrated silversmith Emilia Castillo. The set includes two hammered bowls and a matching hammered cup, each adorned with Castillo’s iconic sculptural worm motif—a playful and instantly recognizable element in her body of work.

Executed in hammered silver-plated metal, each piece displays the textured, organic surface that defines Castillo’s workshop, reflecting both traditional Taxco silversmithing techniques and her own contemporary artistic flair. The sculpted worms—expressive, fluid, and full of personality—serve as handles or decorative accents, giving the set a luxurious yet lighthearted presence.

All three pieces retain full hallmarks:
“Emilia Castillo, Mexico, M.R., TO-85, Plateado”

Measurements
Bowls (each):
Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Height to worm: 2.50 in (6.35 cm)
Height to rim: 1.50 in (3.8 cm)

Cup:
Height to worm: 3.25 in (8.25 cm)
Height to rim: 2.50 in (6.35 cm)
Width (includes worm): 4 in (10.1 cm)
Diameter: 3.25 in (8.25 cm)

This charming trio is a wonderful example of Emilia Castillo’s commitment to blending functional art, whimsical sculptural forms, and heritage craftsmanship. As part of the renowned Los Castillo / Metales Casados family, she continues the legacy begun by her father and uncles—pioneers in the Taxco silver movement who elevated Mexican silversmithing onto the world stage.

Her work is highly sought after by collectors of Mexican decorative arts, Taxco design, and signature sculptural silver. See less