Los Castillo , Taxco , Mexico - Los Castillo - Box - ART DECO BRONZE BOX

A beautiful, handmade Art Deco bronze box featuring malachite and azurite stones, crafted by the famous Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Mexico. Stamped on the underside. Dimensions (closed): 14 x 8.5 x 3 cm. Shows signs of use and age, but is in good condition overall. About the Artist: In 1939, Los Castillo was established in Taxco, Mexico by four brothers including Antonio Castillo. The brothers trained at William Spratling’s world-renowned studio. The Castillos developed exceptional talent in every aspect of silver design and production and eventually opened Los Castillo. Over its history, Los Castillo employed exceptional designers, including Antonio Castillo’s then-wife Margot van Voorhies Carr (Margo de Taxco), Miguel Melendez, and Sigi Pineda. The Castillo family is still in the silver business today.

Estimate:£75.38

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