Vintage Hector Aguilar flatware service auction starts with $ 11,000 reserve

Hector Aguilar once served as William Spratling’s shop manager. Aguilar, known for his bold designs, was one of the most important 20th-century designers of Mexican sterling silver jewelry, holloware, and flatware. His workshop, Taller Borda, had a reputation for good … Continue reading

Bottoms up! Vintage Spratling silver cocktail server coming to auction

Haven’t seen one of these before. It will be sold at auction on March 31st during Skinner’s European Furniture & Decorative Arts sale (Sale 2589B). Here is the description: Lot 183 William Spratling Sterling Cocktail Server, Taxco, Mexico, mid-20th century, … Continue reading

Face it: this vintage Los Castillo sterling silver bracelet is fantastico!

Ever since Antonio Castillo and his brothers established their business in 1939, Los Castillo silver designs have become the prized possessions of many a silver enthusiast. This bracelet, which will be sold at auction on April 11th, is yet another … Continue reading