1960s Taxco Parrot Creamer Sugar Spoon Set Mexican Silversmithing - 3pcs

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Striking mid-century creamer, covered sugar bowl, and matching spoon set, designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico during the 1960s, representing … Read more Striking mid-century creamer, covered sugar bowl, and matching spoon set, designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico during the 1960s, representing the expressive artistry of Mexican modernist silversmithing in the style of Los Castillo.

The set features beautifully sculptural stylized parrot birds that function as decorative and structural elements. A vibrant green crushed stone inlay forms the body of the birds, creating dramatic contrast against the polished silver-tone surfaces. The parrot serves as the handle of the creamer, while a matching bird adorns the sugar bowl lid and spoon, giving the set a cohesive and whimsical design.

The elegant creamer has a classic mid-century modern silhouette with a hand-finished reflective surface that showcases the organic craftsmanship typical of Taxco silver workshops of the period. The covered sugar bowl echoes the same rounded form, topped with a sculptural lid featuring the bird motif.

Taxco became internationally renowned during the mid-20th century for its innovative silverwork, and pieces inspired by workshops such as Los Castillo, Antonio Pineda, and Margot de Taxco remain highly sought after by collectors of Mexican modernist decorative arts.

This sculptural serving set works beautifully for tea service, coffee service, barware display, or decorative tabletop styling, and would complement both mid-century interiors and contemporary design settings.

Details

Origin: Taxco, Mexico
Period: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Mexican Modernist
Materials: Silver-tone metal with crushed green stone inlay
Design: Stylized parrot motif
Condition: Used vintage condition with mild nicks, scratches, and surface wear consistent with age and use.

Measurements

Creamer
Height: 5.63 in (14.3 cm)
Width: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
Depth: 2.75 in (7 cm)

Sugar Bowl
Height: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
Diameter: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Spoon
Length: 4 in (10.2 cm)
Width: 1 in (2.5 cm)
Height: 1.5 in (3.8 cm) See less