Los Castillo , Taxco , Mexico - Los Castillo - Box - ART DECO BRONZE BOX

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Art Deco bronze box by Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico, dating to 1950–1960, featuring malachite and azurite stones, measuring 14 × 8.5 × 3 cm and stamped on the underside, in good used condition.

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A beautiful, handmade Art Deco bronze box featuring malachite and azurite stones, crafted by the famous Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Mexico.

Stamped on the underside.
Dimensions (closed): 14 x 8.5 x 3 cm.
Shows signs of use and age, but is in good condition overall.

About the Artist:
In 1939, Los Castillo was established in Taxco, Mexico by four brothers including Antonio Castillo. The brothers trained at William Spratling’s world-renowned studio. The Castillos developed exceptional talent in every aspect of silver design and production and eventually opened Los Castillo. Over its history, Los Castillo employed exceptional designers, including Antonio Castillo’s then-wife Margot van Voorhies Carr (Margo de Taxco), Miguel Melendez, and Sigi Pineda. The Castillo family is still in the silver business today.


A beautiful, handmade Art Deco bronze box featuring malachite and azurite stones, crafted by the famous Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Mexico.

Stamped on the underside.
Dimensions (closed): 14 x 8.5 x 3 cm.
Shows signs of use and age, but is in good condition overall.

About the Artist:
In 1939, Los Castillo was established in Taxco, Mexico by four brothers including Antonio Castillo. The brothers trained at William Spratling’s world-renowned studio. The Castillos developed exceptional talent in every aspect of silver design and production and eventually opened Los Castillo. Over its history, Los Castillo employed exceptional designers, including Antonio Castillo’s then-wife Margot van Voorhies Carr (Margo de Taxco), Miguel Melendez, and Sigi Pineda. The Castillo family is still in the silver business today.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Bronze type
ART DECO BRONZE BOX
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Mexico
Manufacturer/brand
Los Castillo , Taxco , Mexico
Material
Bronze
Designer/artist/maker
Los Castillo
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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