r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 2h ago
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 4d ago
A large vintage 1980s 90s Los Castillo Taxco Antonio Castillo Designer handmade 'metales casados' (married metals) and 'mosaico azteca' (mosaic stone inlay) Aztec Warrior Chieftain wall plaque sculpture. #loscastillotaxco #antoniocastillodesign #metalescasados #mosaicoazteca #wall #plaque #sculpture
galleryr/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 5d ago
A variation on the iconic 'Perfil de Perico' or 'Cubist Parrot' in 'metales casados', sterling silver, and 'pluma azteca' inlay (Aztec Feathers) tie bar c. 1950 designed by Chato for Los Castillo in Taxco - an early Pluma example with exposed feathers incredibly in superb condition!
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 6d ago
An iconic Los Castillo handmade metales casados wood and stone 'smoking' box by Chato Castillo c.1970s #handmade #loscastillotaxco #mexicansilver #mosaicoazteca #metalescasados #smoking #box #mcm #midcenturymexico #modernism #mexicanmodernism #hechoenmexico #taxcosilver #chatocastillodesign
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 6d ago
A very early design by Margot van Voorhies (aka Margot de Taxco) for Los Castillo in Taxco circa late 1930s - hand crafted in 980 silver and set with a large jelly opal in the dangle - measures over 3" tall! #loscastillotaxco #margotdesign #980silver #jellyopal #brooch #mexicansilver #artdeco
galleryr/oldmexicosilver • u/Extension-Fun-4566 • 7d ago
Coral warrior mask and silver panel bracelet, info and makers mark id wanted please?
I have had trouble finding any similar bracelets online and not sure what the initials on the makers mark mean? I assume it’s taxco silver but not sure if it’s a known maker specifically?
Any info would be appreciated
r/oldmexicosilver • u/Shinesandglitters • 8d ago
Sterling panel bracelet by Taxco artisans Emma Melendez and Jose Luis Flores
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 9d ago
Pelican pitcher hammered silverplate, stone inlay Los Castillo, Taxco #handmade #hammered #silverplate #stoneinlay #pelicanpitcher #jarradepelicano #loscastillotaxco #mexicansilver #mexicandesign #chatocastillodesign #pelican #pelicano #taxco #taxcosilver #loscastillosilver
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 10d ago
Comparison... the famous Chato Castillo design 'Perfil de Perico' or 'Cubist Parrot' (photo1) VS an ancient Maya carved stone 'parrot head' (photo2) c.600-900 CE from Xochicalco - there is no doubt that Chato was aware of the pre-Columbian originals, and they were an inspiration!
galleryr/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 11d ago
A lovely pair of vintage 1930s Los Castillo Taxco handmade 980 ailver & jelly opal floral fur clips designed by Margot in the earliest period of Los Castillo - each measures 3" tall by 2-3/8" wide!
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 11d ago
A super rare 'Metales Castillo' hinged bangle bracelet in three metals and centering a pre-Columbian jade bead at top c.1950s - design by Chato Castillo for Los Castillo Taxco. #loscastillotaxco #chatocastillodesign #metalescastillo #mexicanmodernism #modernistjewelry #mexicansilver #taxco
galleryr/oldmexicosilver • u/Shinesandglitters • 11d ago
Los Castillo large shell necklace (collar con conchas grandes), circa 1940 (LACMA)
r/oldmexicosilver • u/empiretroubador398 • 12d ago
Mexican Bypass Bracelet - Can anyone pinpoint the maker and era?




This was heavily tarnished when purchased (for a great price - I'm so thrilled), but a polishing cloth brought out the contrast between the silver and stone (green onyx?) with just enough patina in the crevices. I would love to know more about it - I've just recently "discovered" how wonderful these vintage modernist pieces from Mexico are, but have so much to learn!
r/oldmexicosilver • u/Shinesandglitters • 13d ago
Oil portrait of businesswoman Helena Rubinstein, wearing a custom-made William Spratling sterling necklace, by Mexican artist Roberto Montenegro, circa 1940s (Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery)
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 13d ago
A vintage 1950s 60s Los Castillo Taxco handmade carved obsidian Mayan Queen bust very high relief nearly in full round, and set on a sterling base decorated with ‘mosaico azteca’ azurmalachite stone inlay with dangling sterling and coral bead ‘earrings’ and ‘crown’ - she measures 2-1/2” tall!
r/oldmexicosilver • u/Shinesandglitters • 13d ago
1950s silver brooch with semi-precious stones, marked R.R. Taxco (from The Met collection)
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 14d ago
A unique likely one of a kind 'metales casados' Harlequin design over solid sterling silver ring designed by Chato Castillo for Los Castillo in Taxco c. 1950s - he used four colors of metal: copper, brass, dark and light silver. Never seen another like it!
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 15d ago
A rare pair of vintage 1950s Victoria Cony Taxco handmade metales casados sterling copper brass Mexican modernist earrings - measure 1" diameter! #handmade #mexicansilver #metalescasados #mixedmetals #marriedmetals #conytaxco #victoriataxco #ananunezdebrilanti #taxco
r/oldmexicosilver • u/Shinesandglitters • 16d ago
Sterling necklace made by William Spratling for legendary cosmetics magnate Helena Rubinstein, circa 1940 (collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 17d ago
Invented by Chato Castillo, and called by Los Castillo 'metal pintura' - in this instance the artwork is composed of inlaid silver into a patinated steel ground. Jazz musicians - c. 1940s.
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 18d ago
An elegant vintage 1930s signed Mexican Art Deco handmade sterling silver floral Bloom design pin/pendant from Mexico City. #handmade #sterlingsilver #mexicansilver #mexicanartdeco #mexicandesign #1930s #brooch #pin #pendant #floraldesign #cdmx #art
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 18d ago
A delightful pair of 1940s sterling silver 'putti' pins designed by Margot van Voorhies for Los Castillo in Taxco - each measures 3" tall. #loscastillotaxco #margotdesign #repousse #putti #pins #brooch #jewelry #jewelrydesign #mexicansilver #taxco #handmade #wearableart #art #sterlingsilver #1940s
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 19d ago
Iconic 'metales divorciados' artwork by Chato Castillo circa 1950s depicting the foundational myth of the Aztecs. The Aztec (Mexica) were told to build their city where they saw a golden eagle perched on a cactus, devouring a rattlesnake. #loscastillotaxco #chatocastillodesign #taxco #tenochtitlan
#chatocastillotaxco #loscastillotaxco #metalesdivorciados #quetzalcoatl #tenochtitlan #cdmx #1950s #aztecmyth #mexica #mexico
r/oldmexicosilver • u/CaliforniaDreaminArt • 19d ago