Emilia Castillo Porcelain and Silver 24 Piece Serving Service Mexico With Storage Box - 25 PCS

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A remarkable and extensive set designed and handcrafted by Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Mexico, merging fine porcelain with intricate pure … Read more A remarkable and extensive set designed and handcrafted by Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Mexico, merging fine porcelain with intricate pure silver (plata pura) details. The 24 piece (25 including the pre fitted storage case) coordinated serving service combining white porcelain with applied silver decoration and presented in a fitted storage and presentation cabinet.
The ensemble features nature-inspired motifs, including dimensional lizards or iguanas and dragonflies.
The porcelain serving pieces have silver-colored borders and dragonfly ornament, accompanied by (6) sculptural serving implements with lizard/iguana handles and (9) individual dragonfly picks.
The service also includes a large circular silver rimmed lazy Susan serving tray, 6 segmented porcelain dishes decorated with painted silver dragon flies and one (1) central bowl.
A ball shaped spectacular covered vessel, the porcelain cover decorated with two stunning silver lizard/iguanas appliquéd to the top. The ‘ball’ opens to reveal the interior of the bottom piece fitted with a wood insert with cutouts to display the 6 piece serving implements and 9 dragonfly picks utensils and dragon fly pics (See photo detail).
All encased in a fitted storage cabinet with a drawer holding the Lazy Susan circular tray and a lift top exposing their rest of the collection.
The pieces bear marks reading Emilia Castillo / Plata Pura / Mexico. that mark is her Taxco, Mexico work.

The collection has been wrapped and stored its fitted case and extremely well preserved without and chips or damage. See Photographs of the ensemble with the individual details and maker’s marks. Additional dimensions and photographs can be supplied on request. See less