This talented silversmith trained in the William Spratling taller, and later for Los Castillo and Hector Aguilar. The featured triangular pin is set with a beautiful milky, agate stone in a simple frame accented with a dental motif. sides: 1 3/4", excellent condition.
Inspired by a Pre-Columbian serpent motif,
these ca. 1938 ashtrays are crafted of overlay silver, with great attention to detail. They measure 2 1/2" in diameter.
Normal wear and tear.
Known as the Double V rectangular Pin with
Curved Edge, ca. 1945, and pictured on pg.
97 of Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny Morrill. 1 3/4" x 1 1/8.
940 Silver.
This very early, unusual Spratling, 980 silver pin, depicts a seated figure holding a jug, and possibly drinking from a bird vessel. Taken perhaps from a codex or stone carving. 1 1/2"W x1"W. Pictured on page 33 of Mexican Silver by Berk/Morrill.
One of Los Castillo's most popular designs is this ca. 1940's fish motif, of heavy gauge silver, set with a blue glass cabochon. 3 1/2"L x 1 1/2"W. Full page illustration on p. 80 of Mexican Silver by
Berk/Morrill.
