The April 8-10 auction by Eldred’s includes three lots of vintage Mexican silverware. Lot 760 is a Maciel hand-hammered pitcher, estimated at $ 500 – $700: “MEXICAN HAND-HAMMERED SILVER PITCHER BY MACIEL In melon-form with applied leaf handle. Marked Maciel … Continue reading
Auction House: DuMouchelles, Detroit, MI March 13, 2010, 11:00 AM EST Lot 1498 MACIEL STERLING CREAMER & COVERED SUGAR BOWL, H 7″: Sterling silver creamer and covered sugar bowl set by Maciel of Mexico; each piece of paneled urn form … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading