1980s Emilia Castillo Parrot Goblets for Los Castillo, Mexican Modern Silver - a Pair

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A striking pair of sculptural goblets designed by Emilia Castillo for the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Mexico, showcasing … Read more A striking pair of sculptural goblets designed by Emilia Castillo for the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Mexico, showcasing the extraordinary craftsmanship and artistic innovation that helped make Taxco one of the most important centers of twentieth-century decorative metalwork.

Each goblet is beautifully hand hammered in silver plate, creating a richly textured surface that reflects light with subtle brilliance. Supporting the cup is a stylized parrot figure crafted with stone inlay, incorporating malachite and lapis lazuli, materials frequently used by the Castillo workshop to create dramatic color contrasts against polished metal surfaces.

The parrots feature finely detailed forms including carved beaks and expressive eyes, giving the pieces a lively sculptural presence that transforms them from simple tableware into true decorative art objects.

The underside of each goblet retains the original hallmark:

Los Castillo – Taxco – TO-01 – Plateado

confirming their production within the historic Los Castillo silversmith workshop, one of the most celebrated names in Mexican modern design.

These pieces work beautifully for interior designers as:

• barware accents
• sculptural tabletop decor
• curated dining table settings
• display objects for shelving or cabinets
• statement pieces in coastal or tropical interiors

Their combination of hand hammered silver, natural stone inlay, and animal sculpture makes them particularly appealing in interiors incorporating:

Palm Beach style
Coastal modern
Hollywood Regency
Mexican modern design
Eclectic luxury interiors

Measurements
Height: 7 in
Width: 3 in
Depth: 3 in

Materials
Silver plated metal
Malachite inlay
Lapis lazuli inlay

Origin
Taxco, Mexico
Maker
Los Castillo
Designer
Emilia Castillo

Period
Late 20th Century

About Emilia Castillo & Los Castillo

The Los Castillo workshop, founded by Antonio Castillo, is one of the most important names associated with the Taxco silver renaissance, following the pioneering work of William Spratling.

Designer Emilia Castillo introduced a distinctive sculptural style combining precious metals with natural stone inlays, often incorporating animal and nature motifs that became highly sought after by collectors and interior designers. See less