Antique and Vintage Mexican Silver Jewelry and Silverware
From the distant precolumbian past to modern times, Mexican silverware lays claim to a long and fertile tradition.
Mexico has long been one of the great silver-producing countries. As a result, and not surprisingly, its artists and silversmiths have created everything from stunning jewelry and intricately designed religious objects to highly collectible coins and exquisite silverware for the table. Many people are Mexican silver enthusiasts these days, with vintage Taxco silver being especially popular. Quite a few galleries and eBay sellers offer fine examples of Mexican silver art and craft, old and new.
In addition to working in silver, a number of the great designers working in Mexico in the mid-20th century created tableware, decorative objects, and even jewelry using mixed metals and other materials. These unique pieces have become very popular as well.
This lens is a tribute to the history, beauty, and craftsmanship of antique and vintage Mexican silver and the designers and artisans whose work we have come to appreciate. I hope you'll enjoy it!
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Vintage Mexican Silverware and Silver Jewelry Resources
- Bibliography
- If you'd like to learn more, this bibliography lists books about Mexican silver jewelry and silverware and the artists and craftspeople who created it.
- How to Shop for Vintage Mexican Silver Jewelry
- Tips to help you when you want to buy vintage Mexican silver jewelry
- Spratling Silver Reference Website
- American William Spratling was a talented designer of Mexican silver jewelry, silver hollowware, tin, copper, and furniture. He was a fascinating character who established the model for the Mexican silver industry and is known as the father of the modern Mexican silver industry. You can learn more about him at the Spratling Silver Reference Website.
- Taxco Silver Jewelry, A Monument To A Vision
- A good overview of Taxco silver jewelry by a collector and dealer of Mexican silver jewelry
- Fooled By Fakes: Buyer Beware!
- A good article by Anita Stratos with tips about avoiding fake "vintage" Mexican silver jewelry
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- Frederick Davis was an American designer who worked in Mexico City in the 1920s and 1930s. His use of native materials and the way in which he blended contemporary American and European designs with indigenous motifs set the stage for those who later became known as The Taxco School.
- American-born architect William Spratling was was responsible for reviving Mexico's silver industry in the late 1920s and had a strong influence on Mexican silver design in the 20th century. Spratling became known as the "Father of Mexican Silver." He convinced local artisans to use silver from area mines for jewelry (until then they used it only for utilitarian objects) and thus helped established Taxco as a center for making jewelry.
- Margot de Taxco (Margot van Voorhies Carr) played an important role in bringing attention to Taxco silver. Arriving in Mexico in 1937 she met and married Don Antonio Castillo of Los Castillo. He encouraged her, and many of the early Los Castillo designs reflect her contribution. Margot eventually divorced Castillo, became famous (especially for her use of enamel on silver), and was a favorite of many Hollywood celebrities of her time.
- Los Castillo was owned by the four Castillo brothers. They were known for their revival of ancient techniques such as the fusing of different metals. Quite a few of the designers and artisans who went on to become famous began their careers with Los Castillo.
- Salvador Teran was a cousin of the Castillos (and worked for them) and another Spratling employee. Teran's jewelry is known for its whimsical style and was more influenced by contemporary art than Spratling or Los Castillos.
- Victoria was the trade name of Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti, who had a small workshop in Taxco. She is believed to have introduced the married metals technique to Taxco.
- Hector Aguilar once served as Spratling's shop manager. Aguilar, known for his bold design, was one of the most important designers of Mexican sterling silver jewelry, holloware, and flatware. His workshop, Taller Borda, had a reputation for good design and high quality.
- Sigi Pineda worked in Margot de Taxco's shop when he was a young man. Pineda's work incorporated both American and Scandinavian influences yet is clearly Mexican. He is considered one of the great artisans of Taxco.
- Antonio Pineda, the legendary Mexican modernist jewelry designer, was one of Spratling's proteges.
- Pedro Perez, former manager of William Spratling's Taller de Las Delicias, opened Plateria Rancho Alegre in 1956. Rancho Alegre designed, produced and sold its own jewelry and became an outlet for other designers and silversmiths as well - by the 1960s Rancho Alegre had become one of the largest retailers of Mexican silver, with tourists arriving in droves. Plateria Rancho Alegre closed in 1985.
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The Encyclopedia also has separate sections for William Spratling hallmarks, Hector Aguilar hallmarks, Antonio Pineda hallmarks, and Los Castillo hallmarks. And, you can see examples of the beautiful silver pieces created by many of the great silversmiths of Mexico, including Margot de Taxco and Carmen Beckmann, and Salvador Teran.
Amazon has a good selection of books for those interested in vintage Mexican silver.
eBay member sugarb5 has written an eBay Guide called Vintage Mexican Silver Jewelry and Holloware. Another eBay member, qazxz1219, has a guide as well: Mexican Sterling Silver Jewelry.
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Vintage Taxco silverware on eBay
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Resources for vintage jewelry
- How To Find Vintage Jewelry
- An article about how to find vintage jewelry
- All About Jewels Glossary
- Illustrated jewelry glossary, A - Z
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- Silver_Lotus Silver_Lotus Sep 9, 2009 @ 7:16 am
- Thank you!
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- lynic141257 lynic141257 Sep 8, 2009 @ 5:09 pm
- Great Lens with some Gorgeous Vintage Silver Jewellery 5*
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- Margo_Arrowsmith Margo_Arrowsmith Feb 26, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
- Would love to go to Tasco some day. *****
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- Silver_Lotus Silver_Lotus Feb 20, 2009 @ 7:43 pm
- Thank you. Your jewelry sounds great - and the pieces might have more value than you know!
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- d-artist d-artist Feb 19, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
- great lens...I have Mexican silver jewelry from many years ago...all hand made one of a kind...5*
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- Silver_Lotus Silver_Lotus Sep 10, 2008 @ 7:17 am
- Much appreciated - thank you!
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- JewelryCollectibles JewelryCollectibles Sep 9, 2008 @ 2:45 pm
- Very nice lens. Gave you 5 stars and added you to my group. Keep up the good work!
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- Nice Lens! Welcome to the "SHOP AT HOME" group! Faith
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