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A beautifully sculptural vintage creamer and sugar set designed by Emilia Castillo and produced in Taxco, Mexico, showcasing the whimsical …
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A beautifully sculptural vintage creamer and sugar set designed by Emilia Castillo and produced in Taxco, Mexico, showcasing the whimsical organic forms and exceptional craftsmanship associated with the celebrated Taxco silver tradition.
This elegant three-piece set includes:
• a hammered silver-plated creamer pitcher
• a covered sugar bowl with butterfly finial
• the original serving spoon
Both vessels feature hand-hammered silver plate surfaces that create a rich reflective texture across their rounded forms. The sculptural details incorporate flowing vine motifs with leaf accents inlaid with crushed malachite, adding striking natural color and depth to the design.
The sugar bowl lid is crowned by a finely modeled butterfly finial, while the creamer handle incorporates a graceful organic vine structure accented with malachite leaves. These nature-inspired elements reflect the signature design language of Emilia Castillo, whose work often blends sculptural metalwork with natural stone inlay.
The underside of the pieces retains the original hallmarks:
TO-85
Emilia Castillo
Mexico M.R.
Plateado
confirming production in Taxco, one of the most historically significant centers of twentieth-century silver craftsmanship.
Designer Appeal
Pieces like this are highly desirable among interior designers and collectors of Mexican modern design, as they function equally well as:
• decorative tabletop sculpture
• luxury breakfast table styling
• bar cart accents
• curated kitchen shelf displays
• collectible Taxco silver objects
The combination of hammered metal, organic form, and malachite inlay makes the set particularly striking in interiors incorporating:
Palm Beach style
coastal modern
Hollywood Regency
eclectic luxury interiors
Measurements
Sugar Pot
Height (to top of lid): 5 in
Width: 4 in
Depth: 3 in
Creamer Pitcher
Height: 4 in
Width (with handle): 5 in
Depth: 3 in
Spoon
Length: 5.75 in
Width: 1 in
Materials
Hammered silver plate
Crushed malachite inlay
Origin
Taxco, Mexico
Designer
Emilia Castillo
Period
Late 20th Century
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 3ʺD × 5ʺH
- Designer
- Emilia Castillo
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Silver
- Silverplate
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- The pieces show wear, silver loss, nicks and scratches. The pieces show wear, silver loss, nicks and scratches. less
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