SALE Los Castillo Mixed Metal Fish Brooch, Taxco, Mexico

Jewelry : Vintage : Silver, Sterling

 

The Los Castillo firm, located in the famous silversmithing region of Taxco, Mexico, was an innovator in designs using mixed metals. This unusual fish pin has four metals - silver, copper, brass and a grey alloy - over a silver base.

The mark, which you can clearly see in my detail photo, is one that was used by Los Castillo from 1948 to 1955. It reads: Hecho en Mexico, Los Castillo Taxco, with the Mexican assay hallmark for 925 sterling and the design #203.

The pin measures 2 inches from nose to tail-tip, and 1-1/2 inches across the tail. There is a chip or scrape to the finish at the area where the tail meets the body (see the detail photo).

This item will be protectively packaged and shipped by first class mail, with free postage and insurance included. International packages will be sent by First Class Registered mail, also free of charge.

Item ID: 3597