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LOS CASTILLO VNTG TAXCO MEXICO MEXICAN SILVER NECKLACE
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LOS CASTILLO VNTG TAXCO MEXICO MEXICAN SILVER NECKLACE
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DESCRIPTION : This is a MAGNIFICENT sterling silver necklace that was handwrought in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1940, 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. Castillo started out his long career by working at Taller de Las Delicias for William Spratling. This necklace is masterfully crafted in a very classical motif with a great art deco look. It consists of eighteen large silver links with flowing designs, oblong demi sps and round demi sps surrounded with raised silver framing ~ the designs are heavily oxidized which highlights the exquisite silverwork beautifully. The links are connected with soldered silver "O" rings that are at the top of the links which allows the necklace to lay gracefully around your neck on your chest. The clasp is a simple hook closure that is seen on much of the early Taxco jewelry. This is a classically elegant, very early, signed LOS CASTILLO vintage necklace ~ it is extremely well crafted and is highly collectible ~ collector/museum/heirloom quality ~ simply THE BEST ! Christmas is coming ~ art-to-wear vintage Taxco silver is a gift that will last a lifetime!!! SIZE: Inside circumference when closed is 16", width is 5/8", and weight is 81 grams. CONDITION : Superior vintage condition ~ no dents/dings to silverwork ~ no damage noted~ rich, age associated patina to the silver (could be polished to a brilliant shine if new owner prefers that look) ~ just about PERFECT! HALLMARKS : "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, 264 (design number)". LOS CASTILLO and this identical hallmark (photo L-59) are shown on pages 99-105 of Bille Hougart's highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (2006 edition). According to Mr. Hougart, LOS CASTILLO used this hallmark from 1940 until 1945. 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 at least six days per week ~ all of my auctions begin and end at 9:00 PM 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 - 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 a gemologist but describe all items ... 
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