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Description
Emilia Castillo is a celebrated figure in modern Mexican silver design and comes from one of the most important silversmithing …
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Emilia Castillo is a celebrated figure in modern Mexican silver design and comes from one of the most important silversmithing families in Taxco. She is the daughter of Antonio Castillo, co-founder of the legendary Los Castillo workshop, which played a pivotal role in shaping mid-20th-century Mexican modernism. Emilia Castillo carried this legacy forward while establishing her own design language, recognized for its organic forms, sculptural presence, and incorporation of natural materials such as stone, wood, and silver-plated metals. Her works are highly sought after by collectors of Taxco silver, Mexican modern design, and post-war decorative arts.
Details
Designer: Emilia Castillo
Origin: Taxco, Mexico
Period: 1980s
Materials: Solid brass, silver plate, natural jasper stone
Motif: Hummingbirds with stone inlay
Markings: Emilia Castillo / Mexico / M.R. / Plateado / TO-85 / No. 0
Quantity: Pair
Measurements (each, approximate – inch decimals)
Height: 6.00 in
Width: 8.50 in (including bird)
Diameter: 6.50 in
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- Dimensions
- 8.5ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 6ʺH
- Designer
- Emilia Castillo
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Jasper
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Vintage condition consistent with age and use. One vase shows blackened marks to the bottom interior, as documented in the … moreVintage condition consistent with age and use. One vase shows blackened marks to the bottom interior, as documented in the images. Both pieces exhibit mild surface scratches and small nicks, along with light patina typical of silver-plated brass. less
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