Maciel Silver Factory of Mexico City

The Maciel Silver Factory in Mexico City, was in operation from 1930 to 1970 (the “boom” years of Mexican silver). The company made high quality silver holloware, a limited line of flatware, and some jewelry. It had an outstanding reputation. (See page 107, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks By Bille Hougart.)

In a recent auction on eBay, this sterling silver pitcher by Maciel fetched $600:

Photo: eBay seller tanglo_850

If you are keen to get your hands on Maciel jewelry, top-rated eBay seller peepsnmeems has a beautiful vintage Maciel silver bracelet you should look at.  Seller’s description:  “This item for sale is an absolutely gorgeous, vintage super wide, sterling silver cuff bracelet signed by L.Maciel. It is 2 & 1/8ths inch tall, 6 inches around and an additional 1 inch gap. The bracelet weighs 48 grams and has a gorgeous blooming flower on the side. The bracelet is not damaged in any way, it is marked L.Maciel, Hecho en Mexico, 925/1000.”  Click below to see the listing: