LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE TAXCO MEXICAN SILVER DECO BRACELET

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I am having surgery on Thursday, Sept. 25th. so I may be a wee bit slow to answer emails/questions for a few days tafter. I appreciate your patience and interest in my treasures! DESCRIPTION: This is an SUPERLATIVE bracelet that was handwrought in Taxco, Mexico, after 1948 , 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 a classically elegant, early Los Castillo design that has a great art deco flair. It consists of six heavy cast sterling links in a "stepped" design ~ the centers have large silver demi sps with hand chased circular designs on the top. Each link is connected to the next with three silver soldered oval rings that are part of the design which gives this bracelet wonderful flow. The clasp is a tongue and box closure that works perfectly and closes with a crisp 'click' ~ t is an attached safety chain. LOS CASTILLO jewelry is sought and prized by serious collectors worldwide ~ this bracelet is extremely well made and comfortable to wear ~ it is museum/heirloom/collector quality ~ simply, THE BEST!!! FREE SHIPPING! SIZE : Inside circumference when closed is 7-1/4, width is 1/2", thickness of links is 3/8", and weight is 50 grams. CONDITION : Excellent vintage condition ~ no dings/dents to the silverwork or demi sps ~ no damage noted ~ just about PERFECT! HALLMARKS : "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, HECHO EN MEXICO, STERLING, 197 (early design number)" and the Eagle 15 assay mark. 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). SHIPPING : Shipping charge of $5.50 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. BEGINNING IN OCTOBER, EBAY POLICY CHANGES WILL ALLOW SELLERS TO ACCEPT PAYPAL PAYMENT ONLY ~ NO MONEY ORDERS OR CASHIER'S CHECKS . International buyers must use Pay Pal only Ã¢ÂeÂ" 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. Plea... read more

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