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Emilia Castillo Pure Silver
Porcelain Salt
Pepper Shakers, Mexican Modernism
$1,850per set
£1,404.92per set
€1,613.99per set
CA$2,608.06per set
A$2,772.91per set
CHF 1,499.51per set
MX$32,984.62per set
NOK 18,783.45per set
SEK 17,154.88per set
DKK 12,057.02per set
About the Item
This charming set of salt and pepper shakers was designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by Emilia Castillo, one of the most celebrated contemporary figures associated with the Taxco silver tradition. Crafted in smooth porcelain and accented with pure silver (Plata Pura), the set features a playful Christmas-themed narrative, rendered in Emilia Castillo’s signature whimsical style.
Each spherical shaker is decorated with hand-applied silver imagery, including festive figures, gifts, stars, branches, and holiday motifs that wrap around the surface, creating a continuous visual story. The contrast between the soft ivory porcelain and the darkened silver inlay highlights the hand-drawn quality of the designs, giving the pieces a warm, illustrative character.
Emilia Castillo is widely admired for expanding the language of Taxco design beyond traditional silverwork, incorporating porcelain, glass, and mixed materials into sculptural, story-driven objects. These shakers exemplify her approach—functional tabletop items elevated into collectible works of decorative art.
Both pieces are signed on the underside, with markings reading:
“Emilia Castillo · Plata · #20-1” and “#20-2”, confirming authorship and originality.
A delightful and highly collectible example of Mexican modern holiday design, ideal for collectors of Taxco silver, festive tableware, or distinctive seasonal décor.
Measurements (inches, decimals)
Diameter: 2.25 in
Height: 2.00 in
- Creator:Emilia Castillo (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition with mild wear consistent with age and use. Surface variations and patina are consistent with handcrafted porcelain and silver and are visible in photographs.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU881748434072
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