Modernist LOS CASTILLO Handmade 925 Ster Azurite Mosaic Aztec Swirl Brooch 10.5g
Vintage Modernist LOS CASTILLO Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Mosaic Aztec (Azurite) Swirl Brooch 10.5g – signed DESCRIPTION Condition: vintage, pre-owned, Very good. Quantity: 1. Color: silver, oxidized silver, greens, royal blue, , Weight: 10.5 grams Materials: 925 Sterling Silver (tested), Azurite. Hallmarks: Los Castillo, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico, #289, eagle 3″ Interesting Bits: Vintage, gleaming, 925 sterling silver MidCentury Modern handmade, slightly concave, Mosaic Aztec (design #289) swirl brooch created by renowned Taxco designer-silversmith studio – LOS CASTILLO, of Mexico. The brooch features inlaid rough rectangles of Azurite. A charming piece with a simplified form realized in a unique and pleasing brooch design. The brooch is in wonderful, gently worn, pre-owned condition, fully hallmarked, beautifully designed and expertly executed, very collectible and looks very pretty on. Los Castillo: Los Castillo is a highly respected design and silversmithing opened in 1939 by Antonio Castillo in Taxco, Mexico with his two brothers Justo and Jorge and cousin Salvatore Terán. His wife Margot de Taxco (Margot van Voohres) also worked in the studio until 1946. Antonio received his training working in William Spratling’s studio for 16 years. The work of the Castillo studio is known for beautiful Modernist married metal pieces (sterling, copper, and brass) and dimensional sterling jewelry and objects. Their pieces are sought after and VERY COLLECTABLE. Wonderful gift, especially but nit only for yourself. Shop with confidence and abandon at BIDERBUTTER BAUBLES PLUS — shipping internationally, offering generally one-day handling, combined shipping and a “no hassle” 30 day return policy. Insurance: Most packages are shipped via USPS FIRST CLASS PACKAGE, both domestically and internationally with very, very few delivery problems. However, domestic buyers, may add insurance at an additional fee, prior to shipment to cover pkg. loss by USPS. Contact seller for an insurance quote. International buyers may select Priority Mail International for delivery insurance protection. Thank you for finding my little store and shopping with Bidderbutter. Open 24/7 🙂 BIDDERBUTTER BAUBLES PLUS ANYTIME FOR MORE WONDERFUL PIECES OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! http://stores.ebay.com/bidderbutter-baubles-plus New York State residents will be charged 8.75% sales tax.