Los Castillo
(Mexican, Shop, f. 1939)
Colorful Taxco Jewelry
lot of 4, all marked LOS CASTILLO TAXCO, includes:
a mixed metal (brass and silver) abstracted cross, set with turquoise and onyx; further marked HECHO EN MEXICO ONIX NEGRO 0468 with an Eagle 15 hallmark
length 3-1/8 inches x width 1-3/4 inches, weight 17.8 dwt.
a carved abalone dove pin/brooch; further marked with an Eagle 15 mark
length 2 inches x width 1inch, weight 5.9 dwt.
a silver-winged insect, set with Amethyst cabochon body; further marked STERLING MADE IN MEXICO 697
length 2-1/4 inches x width 2-1/2 inches, weight 21.7 dwt.
a pair of screwback earrings, further marked HECHO EN MEXICO and a worn Eagle mark
length 3/4 inch x width 1/2 inch each, combined weight 6.6 dwt.
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
This lot is located in Cincinnati.