Vintage Los Castillo Silver-Plated Pitcher – Seahorse Handle, Mid-Century Mexican

🐚 Vintage Los Castillo Mexican Silver-Plated Copper Pitcher with Seahorse Handle – Mid-Century Modern Elegance, Hand-Hammered from Taxco Mexico

✨ Description
A rare and captivating Los Castillo silver-plated copper creamer or small ewer, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, celebrated for its organic modernist artistry. This sculptural piece features a striking seahorse handle — a signature motif of Los Castillo’s mid-century design language — paired with a hand-hammered silver surface that glows with quiet sophistication.

Its gentle curves and reflective patina showcase the workshop’s renowned craftsmanship, merging the beauty of the sea with the fluidity of form. Whether used as a small pitcher, floral accent, or displayed as a collectible piece of mid-century Mexican art, this creation embodies timeless refinement and natural grace.

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🌿 Key Features
• Authentic Los Castillo Mexican silver plate over copper
• Distinctive hand-hammered finish and sculptural seahorse handle
• Marked “Hecho en México” on base
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Era: Mid – Late 20ᵗʰ Century (c. 1950s – 1970s)
• Dimensions: 5.5 in (H) × 4 in (D)
• Elegant curving spout and bulbous body — classic mid-century proportions

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💎 Condition

Excellent vintage condition with gentle age-appropriate patina and minimal surface wear consistent with silver-plated copper. No dents or cracks — retains its beautiful form and luminous character. Can be gently polished if desired, though many collectors value its authentic aged glow.

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🕰️ Historical Note

Founded in 1939 by Antonio Castillo and his brothers, Los Castillo became one of Taxco’s most celebrated silversmith workshops, drawing inspiration from nature, pre-Columbian art, and the modernist movement. Their organic forms — seahorses, birds, shells — are now iconic symbols of mid-century Mexican design, displayed in museums and sought by collectors worldwide.

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🪙 Authenticity Statement

This piece is attributed to the Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Mexico — one of the most celebrated names in mid-century Mexican silver. Its seahorse handle, hand-hammered silver-plated copper body, and “Hecho en México” mark correspond closely with documented Los Castillo designs produced between the 1950s and 1970s.

While similar motifs were later adopted by neighboring Taxco artisans inspired by the Castillo family’s work, the craftsmanship, material quality, and hallmarking style of this example are fully consistent with authentic mid-century Taxco production.

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💰 Value & Pricing

This piece is priced within a fair collector’s range,
reflecting its authentic Taxco craftsmanship, sculptural design, and excellent vintage condition.

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📦 Shipping

Securely packaged using eco-friendly recycled materials and shipped with full tracking and insurance from Ontario, Canada.

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🩵 Please Note

This is a true vintage collectible, not a reproduction. Minor variations and patina are integral to its charm and authenticity.

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