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Mexican silver – carrying on the Los Castillo tradition

2009 September 1
by I love vintage Mexican silver

I think it’s really wonderful when the children of great artisans are interested in carrying on the family tradition. Emilia Castillo is the daughter of two of the best, Don Antonio Castillo and Margot de Taxco. Growing up, she was surrounded by the master silversmiths in Los Castillo and became an apprentice. She learned their techniques of working with silver and mixed metals.

Emilia Castillo (left) with objects created by her father

Today, Emilia Castillo is a master herself, creating works of art sought by collectors around the world. I love her designs, which incorporate both traditional and modern motifs and ideas. To see them, visit Emilia Castillo Jewelry.

early-mark-vintage-1940s-taxco-los-castillo-980-silver-bracelet-incised-lines EARLY MARK Vintage 1940s Taxco LOS CASTILLO 980 Silver Bracelet Incised Lines
US $424.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-09-2012 6:35:48 PST
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vintage-los-castillo-sterling-silver-mexico-taxco-screw-back-earrings- Vintage LOS CASTILLO Sterling Silver Mexico Taxco Screw Back Earrings
US $350.00
Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-09-2012 7:27:08 PST
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vintage-mexican-brass-copper-free-form-ashtray-numbered-177-los-castillo VINTAGE MEXICAN BRASS COPPER FREE FORM ASHTRAY NUMBERED 177 LOS CASTILLO
US $5.50 (3 Bids)
Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-09-2012 9:33:09 PST
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vintage-los-castillo-mexican-taxco-bowl-mixed-metals-brass-copper-silver-97 Vintage Los Castillo Mexican TAXCO Bowl Mixed Metals Brass Copper Silver 97
US $225.00
Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-09-2012 10:22:04 PST
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los-castillo-vintage-sterling-copper-earrings-mexico LOS CASTILLO VINTAGE STERLING COPPER EARRINGS MEXICO
US $17.50 (4 Bids)
Auction Ends: Thursday Feb-09-2012 13:01:12 PST
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