Pedro Castillo Mexican silver modernist Necklace
Bearing the signature of Pedro Castillo who opened his own workshop in 1940, after having worked for both William Spratling and Hector Aguilar this early Taxco modernist necklace is made using the overlay technique which has also been enhanced by purposeful oxidation. Perfectly finished, it has generous weight and at just a hair less than 16", it is not only a gorgeous piece to wear but it is quite comfortable. Let me end by saying that its abstract design, so representative of Taxco's early modernist tendencies, is as relevant today as it was when this beauty was first crafted...
PS: As shown in one of the photos, a matching bracelet and dangle earrings in the same design are also available - if you don't see them in the store, please ask!
Size / Weight: 15 7/8" long (wearable) by 1" wide; 108.7 grams
Hallmarks / Date: maker's conjoined initials as shown as well as "HECHO EN MEXICO TAXCO", "STERLING" and des. no 1099; pre-1948
Condition: excellent vintage, substantial in weight and impeccably crafted, with good patina and an eye-catching, always "in" design, with its oxidation is good shape and no damage or repairs noted (there is a bit of white cleaning liquid residue, especially on the back, that can be easily removed with a soft brush and lukewarm water, if you wish to do so)
Inv# 15497
Bearing the signature of Pedro Castillo who opened his own workshop in 1940, after having worked for both William Spratling and Hector Aguilar this early Taxco modernist necklace is made using the overlay technique which has also been enhanced by purposeful oxidation. Perfectly finished, it has generous weight and at just a hair less than 16", it is not only a gorgeous piece to wear but it is quite comfortable. Let me end by saying that its abstract design, so representative of Taxco's early modernist tendencies, is as relevant today as it was when this beauty was first crafted...
PS: As shown in one of the photos, a matching bracelet and dangle earrings in the same design are also available - if you don't see them in the store, please ask!
Size / Weight: 15 7/8" long (wearable) by 1" wide; 108.7 grams
Hallmarks / Date: maker's conjoined initials as shown as well as "HECHO EN MEXICO TAXCO", "STERLING" and des. no 1099; pre-1948
Condition: excellent vintage, substantial in weight and impeccably crafted, with good patina and an eye-catching, always "in" design, with its oxidation is good shape and no damage or repairs noted (there is a bit of white cleaning liquid residue, especially on the back, that can be easily removed with a soft brush and lukewarm water, if you wish to do so)
Inv# 15497
Bearing the signature of Pedro Castillo who opened his own workshop in 1940, after having worked for both William Spratling and Hector Aguilar this early Taxco modernist necklace is made using the overlay technique which has also been enhanced by purposeful oxidation. Perfectly finished, it has generous weight and at just a hair less than 16", it is not only a gorgeous piece to wear but it is quite comfortable. Let me end by saying that its abstract design, so representative of Taxco's early modernist tendencies, is as relevant today as it was when this beauty was first crafted...
PS: As shown in one of the photos, a matching bracelet and dangle earrings in the same design are also available - if you don't see them in the store, please ask!
Size / Weight: 15 7/8" long (wearable) by 1" wide; 108.7 grams
Hallmarks / Date: maker's conjoined initials as shown as well as "HECHO EN MEXICO TAXCO", "STERLING" and des. no 1099; pre-1948
Condition: excellent vintage, substantial in weight and impeccably crafted, with good patina and an eye-catching, always "in" design, with its oxidation is good shape and no damage or repairs noted (there is a bit of white cleaning liquid residue, especially on the back, that can be easily removed with a soft brush and lukewarm water, if you wish to do so)
Inv# 15497