Taxco delight. Timeless. Xiuhcoatl was considered to be the nahual, or spirit form, of the Aztec fire god Xiuhtecuhtli. It was a lightning-like weapon borne by Huitzilopochtli. With it, soon after his birth he pierced his sister Coyolxauhqui, destroying her, and also defeated the Centzon Huitznahua. This Xiuhcoatl wielded by Huitzilopochtli symbolises the forces of darkness being driven out ...
In Aztec religion, Xiuhcoatl was a mythological serpent, it was regarded as the spirit form of Xiuhtecuhtli, the Aztec fire deity, and was also an atlatl wielded by Huitzilopochtli. Xiuhcoatl is a Classical Nahuatl word that literally translates as "turquoise serpent"; it also carries the symbolic and descriptive meaning, "fire serpent". Xiuhcoatl was a common subject ...
The Mexican tradition of art goes far back and continues forward, ever renewed. You see this entirely clearly in this sinuous bracelet from the 40s. Price on request.
An absolute stunner. Makes one see why Margot was one of the most celebrated jewelry designers of her time. Listed in her catalogue as #5442. 7.25" x 1". Price on request.
A classic from the Silver Gringo. Price on request.
A stunner in its simplicity. And absolutely superb when worn. Price on request.
Everybody influenced everybody in Taxco, and of course all were hugely influenced by the astounding tradition of indigenous art in Mexico. This one is a beauty. Price on request.
An American in Taxco: William Spratling was the founder of this great Mexican craft tradition of silversmithing, he undammed that mighty river that flows to this day. Price on request.
Spratling remains the great master. Extraordinarily beautiful. Price on request.
Beautifully worked Spanish Colonial silver and wooden crucifix, 19th Century. Adorned with scrolled tips, grapes, and a silver skull. Price on request.
What a creature! Gorgeous, bold and graceful, with a real life to it. A tremendous personality to the characterization married to exquisite workmanship. No mark. Very Los Castillo to our eyes, given their specialty of "marrying" different metals. Certainly golden age of the Taxco silversmiths. Price on request.
Lovely pair of silver flower earrings from the iconic designer Margot de Taxco. Price on request.
Beautiful pair of silver Margot de Taxco wing earrings. Price on request.
Early piece, William Spratling (Taxco) Silver Double Arrow Pin. Price on request.
Early piece. Margot de Taxco silver crossed double flower brooch. A delicious piece by one of the greatest of all the Taxco silversmiths. Price on request.
Gorgeous double circle silver brooch in mirror sheaves pattern. Price on request.
Early Taxco (Mexico) Silver Bracelet, pre-war. 920. Price on request.
Victoria of Taxco (Mexico) Silver Pendant and Locket Brooch with Lapis. A regal, heroic piece to enfold your heart's treasure.. Price on request.
Amethyst, Turquoise and Coral bedazzle this silver brooch and evoke the four winds of north, south, east and west. Price on request.
Early Los Castillo piece. A fanged lizard emerges from a riot of scrolls. Castillo once said, "A lady without jewels is like a night without stars." Price on request.
Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico, Silver Lock and Key Brooch takes the form of a Spanish Colonial escutcheon (metal plate surrounding a keyhole). This stunning piece can be worn with the key hanging, as in the photos, or with the key inserted into the lock for a different look. Price on request.
Beautiful repeating "wings" in a chain pattern in this Margot silver necklace, striking in its statement. Mexico. Price on request.
Early, pre-war silver necklace/choker from Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. The repeating chain of the scroll and bead motif in this strong piece makes a terrific statement. Price on request.
A pretty hand-chased Mexican silver charger. Marked 925, with another hallmark that is unknown. Beautifully done. This won't last long. 10'' in diameter. Price on request
This extraordinary Mexican artifact is from the 1950s during what is often considered the golden ageof design and production at the Los Castillo workshop. Unique, most probably a one-off. This piece has a silver plaque on its a rosewood base. The blue and green malachite enhanced with mother of pearl would be impossible to duplicate ...