Description: Vintage Silver Tie Tac Lapel Pin Parrot Mexican Metales Piedra Castillo Mexico This Jorge (Chato) Castillo design won First Prize in the 1955, Taxco Silver Fair. Modernist Mosaic Inlay of Malachite, Onyx, and Monel (Nickel & Copper Alloy) that portray both the front and side of a parrot face at the same time. Marked on the reverse "METALES PIEDRA" (meaning, stone metals). Measures 1/2" Signed on the reverse with the silversmith's hallmark. Era: 1948-1980 HistoryAntonio Castillo and his four brothers were all trained in Spratling's shop before they went out on their own to open Los Castillo, one of the most prominent of the Mexican jewelry producers. The Castillos were responsible for introducing works that married two or more metals. They also did enameling, feather work and Aztec mosaics. We ship all jewelry beautifully packaged and ready for gifting! (Sample photo. Styles may vary.) Thank you for shopping with us! More Items in our Coastal Blessings' eBay Store
Price: 45 USD
Location: Cumberland Center, Maine
End Time: 2024-12-15T14:20:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.65 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed: Yes
Main Stone Color: Green
Material: Stone
Metal: Monel, Silver
Item Length: Half Inch
Vintage: Yes
Main Stone: Malachite
Brand: Los Castillo
Setting Style: Inlay
Jewelry Type: Lapel Pin, Earring, Tie Pin
Type: Pin
Featured Refinements: Signed by artist
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Country of Origin: Mexico
