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LOS CASTILLO TAXCO MEXICAN SILVER ART NOUVEAU BRACELET
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DESCRIPTION: This is an EXTRAORDINARY sterling silver bracelet that was handwrought in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1940 to 1945 , by renowned silver maestros, LOS CASTILLO. LOS CASTILLO was established by Antonio Castillo (?-2000) and Margot van Voorhies Carr (Margot de Taxco ~ his wife at the time ~ they divorced ten years later) and his brothers in 1939. Maestro Castillo started out his long career by working at Taller de Las Delicias for William Spratling. This bracelet is masterfully crafted in an ultra feminine design that has a great art nouveau look. It consists of five very dimensional silver repousse links that are made in a feathery fern motif ~ the repousse work is exquisite! The recesses of the design are oxidized which gives depth and dimension of the piece. The links are connected with soldered silver jump rings. The clasp is a tongue and box closure that works perfectly and closes with a crisp 'click' ~ it is a very early piece and is extremely well crafted and is highly collectible ~ LOS CASTILLO jewelry is sought and prized by serious collectors worldwide ~ this piece is museum/heirloom/collector quality ~ simply, THE BEST!!! SIZE : Inside circumference when closed is 7", width is 1-1/4", and weight is 44 grams. CONDITION : Excellent vintage condition ~ no dings/dents ~ no damage noted ~ just about PERFECT! HALLMARKS : "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, 475 (design number). LOS CASTILLO is shown on pages 99-105 of Bille Hougart's highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (2006 edition). Mr. Hougart indicates that LOS CASTILLO used this linear hallmark from 1940 until 1945, making this a very early piece. SHIPPING : Shipping charge includes USPS priority mail cost, delivery confirmation, gift bag, bubble wrap, shipping box, packaging tape and daily trips to my rural post office. Treasures are shipped the day of or the day after cleared payment is received. PLEASE NOTE: Mexican vintage si lver jewelry is handwrought, and tfore, not perfect ~ each piece will have variances that indicate that the piece is hand made. Vintage pieces will show various signs of wear since they have been pre-loved ~ items are described to the best of my ability and any damage will be noted. Please email me with any questions and check out my other auctions. I try to list new treasures several times per week ~ all of my auctions being and end in five minute intervals, beginning at 9PM EDST. Thanks for your interest! I am happy to combine shipping for multiple item purchases made within a 5 day period, so the more you buy, the more you save! Payment is due within 5 days of auction end. "No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted."~ AESOP ~ POLICIES: The posted shipping amount is for domestic only. International shipping will be more. Shipping is by USPS Priority Mail or USPS Global Priority Mail. I am happy to combine shipping for multiple item purchases within a five day period. If you win two or more items, please wait for an email from me that combines shipping before paying with Pay Pal. Insurance is optional but highly recommended. I am not responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail. Payment by Pay Pal is preferred. I also accept money orders and cashiers' checks in US funds; sorry no personal checks. International buyers must use Pay Pal only âe" no money orders . An email with payment details will be sent when the auction ends. Payment must be received within 5 days of auction end or the item will be relisted. The item will ship the day after payment is received. Please let me know when you have safely received the item by posting my feedback. Once I know that you have received the item, I will post your feedback. Unless otherwise described, items are vintage or antique and will have associated wear ~ silver may be tarnished as I do not polish any vintage silver. Please be advised that I am not an expert or a... 
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