1950s Taxco Mexico Parrot Handle Silver Plate Alpaca Drink Service Set - Set of 11

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Description

Vintage Mexican Modern beverage service set designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico in the 1950s, featuring a sculptural silver-plated pitcher … Read more Vintage Mexican Modern beverage service set designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico in the 1950s, featuring a sculptural silver-plated pitcher with figural parrot handle and a matching set of five cups and five saucers.

The pitcher features a beautifully hand-formed organic body with a dramatic parrot-form handle inlaid with crushed green stone, a distinctive decorative element associated with the expressive craftsmanship of mid-century Taxco silversmiths. The matching cups and saucers continue the motif with vibrant crushed green stone inlay and mother-of-pearl floral accents, creating a lively and colorful tabletop presentation.

The saucers are stamped “Alpaca Mexico,” indicating the traditional alpaca silver alloy widely used by Taxco artisans during the mid-20th century. The combination of sculptural form and decorative stone inlay reflects the playful elegance that made Taxco Mexican silver and metalwork highly sought after by collectors and interior designers.

This set works beautifully as decorative barware, cocktail service, or a sculptural display piece, and would make a strong addition to collections of Taxco silver, Mexican modern design, and Latin American decorative arts.

Condition:
Used vintage condition consistent with age and use. The pitcher shows dings, scratches, and a hairline crack approximately 1 inch long on the neck (visible in photos). The cups and saucers also show nicks, scratches, and normal surface wear from use.

Measurements

Pitcher
Height: 7.50 in.
Width: 4.38 in. (including handle)
Depth: 3.75 in.

Saucers
Diameter: 3.38 in.

Cups
Height to top of handle: 1.75 in.
Height to rim: 1.50 in.
Width including handle: 3.00 in.
Diameter: 2.25 in. See less