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1950s Los Castillo Malachite-Inlaid Bird Creamer
Sugar Set, Taxco Mexico
$2,450per set
£1,866.95per set
€2,153.10per set
CA$3,479.73per set
A$3,738.78per set
CHF 2,005.85per set
MX$44,047.12per set
About the Item
A whimsical and collectible 1950s silver-plated creamer and sugar caddie set designed and manufactured by the legendary Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Mexico. Hand-wrought in solid brass and finished with a gleaming silver-plated surface, each vessel features Los Castillo’s iconic sculptural bird handles—meticulously formed in brass and inlaid with richly mottled malachite.
The sugar pot is marked Hand Wrought Plateado, while the matching creamer bears the full hallmark:
Los Castillo • Taxco • Hecho en México • 209, confirming its origin from one of the most influential mid-century silversmithing studios in Mexico.
This charming set is a superb example of Los Castillo’s celebrated design language: playful figurative motifs, masterful hand-hammered metalwork, and exquisite stone inlay inspired by pre-Columbian and folk art traditions.
Measurements
Sugar Caddie
• 4" H × 5" W × 3.25" D
Creamer Pitcher
• 4.50" H × 4.25" W × 3.50" D
About Los Castillo
Founded in 1939 by the Castillo brothers—Antonio, Jorge, Miguel, and Justo—Los Castillo became one of the most important design studios in Taxco, the epicenter of Mexico’s silversmithing revival. Alumni of William Spratling’s workshop, the brothers developed their own distinct aesthetic using bold silhouettes, mixed metals, brilliant stone inlays, and imaginative forms drawn from Aztec, Mayan, and naturalistic themes.
Today, Los Castillo pieces are highly sought after by collectors of mid-century Mexican silver and decorative arts worldwide.
- Creator:Los Castillo (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The pieces are in vintage condition, shown wear, nicks and scratches, general wear.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU881747813072
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