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Two examples of design number 046P by Stella Popowski for Los Castillo c. 1955.

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Designed by Stella Popowski for Los Castillo circa 1955. Sterling backs and findings, with brass front surrounding inlaid black onyx and turquoise. The inlay technique called 'onix negro' was made famous by Los Castillo and was invented by Chato Castillo. The larger measures 3.5" tall by 1-7/8" widest point. The smaller measures 1.75" tall by 1.25" widest. Both are marked "Onix Negro" and design "046P". The larger is also marked "Los Castillo Taxco" in a circle around the Eagle 15 mark, and also "Hecho en Mexico". I've seen the larger example a number of times both like here as a pendant, and also as a brooch, but this is the only time that I've seen the smaller version. I'm wondering if it was intended to be a charm on a bracelet perhaps? Interesting that the two pieces have the same design number. They are obviously related, but different enough to have their own numbers, I'd think.
January 31, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Super rare vintage 1930s 40s Los Castillo Taxco handmade 'metales casados' Koi Fish brooch designed by Margot.

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A super rare vintage 1930s 40s handmade 'metales casados' (married metals) Mexican Art Deco 'Koi Fish' brooch designed and signed by Margot Van Voorhies Carr (de Taxco) (1897–1985) during her days at Los Castillo when she was married to Antonio Castillo. A large and impressive early 'metales casados' piece from Los Castillo in Taxco. Entirely handmade employing three colors of metals, sterling silver, copper, and brass to produce this dimensional design of a Koi Fish amongst underwater plants and bubbles of air! Designed by Margot Van Voorhies aka Margot de Taxco during her years as head designer at Los Castillo while still married to Antonio Castillo, hence the hand etched signature at back, "Margot de Castillo". I've only seen one other example of this design in over 40 years of collecting Los Castillo, and this is the only example signed by Margot that I have seen EVER! Measures 3.5" tall by 3" wide, and weighs 42 grams total. Marked at back as shown, "Margot de Castillo" hand etched signature at top, followed by stamped marks, "Los Castillo Taxco Sterling Mexico" with early design number "109M". I have collected the works of the Los Castillo atelier for decades, and this is the ONLY example that I have ever seen actually signed by hand by Margot! A true collector's coup, and museum quality! Don't miss out on this opportunity because it's highly unlikely that you will ever see another! Excellent vintage condition.
January 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Mexican modernist sterling silver necklace and earrings by Reveriano Castillo circa 1950s.

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An unusual and very rare vintage 1950s signed handmade sterling silver Mexican modernist necklace with matching earrings designed by Reveriano Castillo for his workshop Reveri. Entirely handmade statement necklace constructed of solid sterling silver by this talented Taxco silversmith and designer! Castillo was an apprentice in the Spratling workshop until 1939 at which time he left to work for Hector Aguilar at the Taller Borda. In 1952 he and his wife Maria opened their workshop Reveri, and they were in business until the early 1990s. This is an early and outstanding example of the best of their mid-century modernist design! The necklace measures 16” wearable with a drop at front of 2-1/4”. The earrings measure 1-1/2” by 3/4”. The set weighs 36.4 grams total. The pieces are marked as shown, “Reveri Sterling Taxco Made in Mexico” along with the Eagle 40 and design number 188. Excellent vintage condition.
November 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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A post-1980 Antonio Castillo for Los Castillo 'metales casados' (married metals) and a large Murano glass bead long dangling pendant necklace.

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In the 1980s Antonio Castillo of Los Castillo in Taxco made a few pieces of jewelry using Murano glass beads as centerpieces for his designs. I’ve only ever seen one of each design, so I am guessing that these pieces were one offs that he created using the wonderful bits of Italian glass art! Antonio made a number of similar super-long pendant necklace designs in the 1980s/90s usually with pre-Columbian stone ear plugs used as beads, but in this case he used a Murano glass bead instead with four-color metales casados pendant on brass neckring. Once again, post-1980, and likely a one of a kind!
May 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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A silverplate Peacock pitcher by Los Castillo of Taxco inlaid with malachite and azurite stones circa 1980s.

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November 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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A large 1950s 'Metales Castillo' tray designed by Chato Castillo for Los Castillo in Taxco.

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A large vintage 1950s Los Castillo Taxco ‘metales casados’ Mexican modernist geometric design tray - the tray has been given a hammered treatment at top, and the metales casados is in three metals, copper and silver, and a third metal that has been given a dark patina - I’m not sure exactly what the third metal is, but the patina has worn in a few small spots and it looks like possibly a brass or bronze alloy, but I can’t say for sure. This round tray measures 11.5” diameter, and weighs almost 30 ounces. Marked at back as shown, design number “162”, “Los Castillo Taxco” in a circle, and “Metales Castillo”. The tray was also given a clear lacquer coating that is still evident at back but mostly worn away on top. Note on the ‘Metales Castillo” mark: on their earliest married metal pieces, Los Castillo marked them ‘metales casados’. However, they were unable to copyright or patent protect the term, and it was being used widely by copycats knocking off their designs, so they coined the mark, “Metales Castillo” which they were able to copyright and this became one of the marks found on their married metals pieces in the 1950s and 60s. Sometimes, pieces by Los Castillo only have the ‘Metales Castillo’ mark without the other marks, but since this mark was only used by Los Castillo, it’s a pretty sure indication that the item is genuine. marks at back of the Los Castillo 'metales casados" tray
March 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Horizonte (November 1926 Issue), archived by Jeannette

“Through the suggestion of regrouping or retreating, this cover emphasizes Mexican revolutionaries who fought and showed resilience.”

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November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Wolmar Castillo
the son of Antonio Castillo of Los Castillo
metales casados (married metals)
coffee pot, creamer, sugar
circa 2000

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September 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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A rare pair of large 1940s 50s 'metales divorciados' wall sculptures of ballet dancers by Chato Castillo of Taxco.

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Rare vintage 1950s signed Chato Castillo Taxco handmade ‘metales divorciados’ ( divorced metals) Mexican modernist Dancers wall plaques - another unique technique created by Chato in the 1950s which uses mixed metals (usually copper, brass, and silver-colored metal) individual pieces that don't touch anywhere, and are raised above the black wood background, and arranged in such a way as to create a design, in this case dancers - these artworks have a stylized curling-snake “ch” signature (for Chato) at front bottom right, and also a silver metal disk at back marked “Chato Castillo Taxco”. NFS. #chatocastillotaxco #chatocastillo #loscastillotaxco #taxco #taxcomodern #taxcomodernism #mexicanmodernism #moderndesign #20thcenturydesign #20thcenturyart #mexicanmodernart #mexicandesign #disenomexicano #modernismomexicano #metalesdivorciados #metales #patrickkapty
January 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Four views of an underwater scene brooch designed by Chato Castillo for Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. A rare circa 1950s design!

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Constructed of sterling silver with 'metales casados' (married metals) fish inlay (copper), and carved amethyst and rose quartz 'fish' swimming thru sterling underwater plants! All in a concave rounded triangular shape concave at front recessed like a bowl in which are placed the gemstone 'fish' and over which is laid the sterling wire 'plants'. From the marks, this brooch could have been made anywhere from 1948 to 1978, but given the design I am guesstimating it to be from the earlier years of that range, most. likely the 1950s. Marked "Los Castillo Taxco" in a circle around the Eagle 15 mark, and above "925" for sterling silver, and design number "10". A rare design that I haven't seen before, and a new addition to the collection.
February 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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A Los Castillo Taxco handmade copper Hippocampus design tray circa 1945-50 - super rare, possibly one of a kind. NFS

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May 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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An exceptional Los Castillo Taxco sterling silver and amethyst necklace circa 1950. NFS.

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November 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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A large vintage 1940s Art Deco handmade sterling silver Leaping Gazelle design brooch designed by Margot van Voorhies for Los Castillo in Taxco, Mexico - measures 3.25” by 2.5”!

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May 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Have you ever seen a tool catalog with a cover as beautiful and elegant as these? 🛠️🧰🪚🗜️🔩

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Three versions of the Truper annual tool catalog cover, illustrated by GyGinfographics. Each version—retail pricing, wholesale pricing, and a version without prices—features an isometric texture created with detailed illustrations of various tools and products from Truper’s brands. The entire illustration process was done in Adobe Illustrator, using its basic tools along with knowledge of geometry and isometric projection to achieve a seamless and precise composition. A close-up of one of the covers, highlighting the details of the isometric illustration. Every tool and product was illustrated manually in Adobe Illustrator, applying basic vector tools, geometry, and isometric projection to construct a complex yet structured texture. The goal was to create a visually rich but technically precise background that enhances the catalog’s identity. One of the interior section dividers introducing different Truper brands, illustrated by GyGinfographics. This piece follows the same isometric style, developed entirely in Adobe Illustrator, combining fundamental vector tools, geometry, and isometric projection to ensure consistency and clarity across the catalog
March 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Mexican design isn't one-dimensional or monolithic. We love black, gray and neutrals as much as we love bright Rosa Mexicano.

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March 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Vintage 1970s Los Castillo Taxco handmade brass and azurmalachite stone inlay geometric Mexican modernist brooch - designed by Chato Castillo - see ALT for measurements etc.

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Vintage Los Castillo Taxco brass geometric modernist Azur-malachite stone inlay brooch circa 1970s. • Size: 2 1/8" wide x 1 7/8" tall • Stamped: LOS CASTILLO TAXCO HECHO EN MEXICO 137 • Gross Weight: 26.9 Grams This vintage brass Los Castillo Taxco brooch features a chunky triple triangle form with blue-green Azurite stone inlay. Measuring 2 1/8" wide by 1 7/8" tall, brooch is stamped LOS CASTILLO TAXCO HECHO EN MEXICO 137 and finished with a pin stem and safety catch.
June 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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🌮✨ Taquería in the North, soul from the South. @estudio_carino’s branding for Los Cuates blends bold colour, barrio pride, & Norteño flavour into a design that talks like home. We’re from the North of the North. #MexicanDesign #VisualIdentity #RestaurantBranding
June 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Two Mexican modernist handmade sterling silver necklaces circa 1980.

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November 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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The entrance to Don Antonio Castillo's estate and workshop just outside of Taxco.

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January 25, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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A rare example of 'fierro pavonado' (blued iron) with inlaid silver and a moonstone by Chato - a circular brooch depicting the moon at night over waters circa 1945.

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A rare example in jewelry of a technique developed by Chato in the 1940s that he called “fierro pavonado” (blued iron) that uses iron for a base with inlaid bits of silver to form the design - the iron is blued, and the silver is polished brightly for contrast - very similar in effect but using different materials and different treatments to the Georg Jensen iron jewelry of the 1940s, and in this example there is an added moonstone ‘moon’ that is reflected in the inlaid silver ‘waters’ below - the same technique was used for artworks and various objects like candle holders etc. #chatocastillo #chatocastillotaxco #fierropavonado #bluediron #mexicansilver #mexicanmodernism #mexicansilverjewelry #bluedironjewelry #chatocastillojewelry #taxco #taxcosilver #taxcomodernism #moderndesign #mexicandesign #modernismomexicano #diseñomexicano #patrickkapty
February 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Horizonte magazine covers, 1926 and 1927, Mexico
archived by Jeanette

"Horizonte magazine published in Mexico served striking visual manifestos. Illustrator Ramón Alva de la Canal created many iconic cover designs."
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July 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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A magnificent vintage 1930s Los Castillo handmade 980 silver floral design belt - one of Margot's earliest designs!

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a MAGNIFICENT vintage 1930s 40s handmade 980 silver Mexican Art Deco Flowers design concho-style belt by Los Castillo of Taxco Mexico, and no doubt a Margot design. The very earliest of Los Castillo marks, and in nearly fine silver quality of .980 pure silver. An extremely rare prize for the Los Castillo collector, and unlikely to be seen again available for sale anytime soon, if ever! Measures 32.25" long (which can be shortened or worn with one or more of the links hanging down at front, or lengthened with a bit of chain added at the hook clasp) by 1-3/8" diameter (of each link), and weighs a substantial 142 grams total. Marked as shown with the earliest Los Castillo mark, "980 Los Castillo Taxco" and design number "235". As you can see in my photos, the links are unbacked, but the metal is of a thicker gauge and is in no danger of deformation or damage from use - after all it has already survived nearly a century with just fine wear (patina) as expected. I have left this beautiful belt as I found it without any polishing. The only example of this very rare design that I have seen in my 45+ year career, and not published in any of the literature on the subject. Excellent vintage condition In the summer of 1938, Margot Van Voorhies and Antonio Castillo became romantically involved despite their age difference, and they were married soon after. The quaint town of Taxco was up and coming, with small groups of tourists and artists trickling in from busier towns in search of peace and inspiration. Antonio Castillo had been working for William Spratling as one of his most talented silversmiths. Together, Margot and Antonio decided to start their own business making and selling silver jewelry. Their venture seemed a bit treacherous given a number of micro workshops that were already in business, copying and selling the popular designs by Spratling. Spratling was not too keen on the idea of letting Antonio go, but he did so “with one request, that the Castillos never replicate his designs.” In 1939, Castilllos en el Aire was established, but soon the name was changed to Los Castillo when Antonio’s two brothers, Jorge and Justo Castillo, and his cousin Salvador Terán joined in to work as silversmiths. As the primary designer, Margot took inspirations from a wide array of sources, including pre-Columbian motifs found in the nearby archeological sites, Mayan, Baroque, Rococo, Ancient Roman and Greek, Chinese and Japanese. Her design, as a whole, can be described as having stylized geometry, defined outlines, and figurative yet abstract motifs. Margot did not shy away from designing bold and large statement pieces of jewelry, finished with hand-hammering, repoussé work, beading and vibrant semi-precious gemstones. Margot incorporated Chinese ivory figurines and Japanese netsukes in her jewelry, which were likely supplied by Margaret Clayes. In 1944, Los Castillo’s jewelry was introduced at La Tausca in New York City. Despite the success, Margot and Antonio’s marriage was falling apart, and it unfortunately ended in divorce in 1946. Margot went on to found her own company, and was very successful for many years as "Margot de Taxco".
April 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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A very large Los Castillo sterling silver green patina Birds on a Branch design inlay box constructed of 'cocobolo' rosewood wood circa 1980s.

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An incredible vintage 1980s handmade ‘cocobolo’ Mexican rosewood box with inset sterling silver and enamel figural scene of tropical birds on branches designed by Antonio Castillo for Los Castillo of Taxco - at 14.5” by 10.75” by 3” high, this is the largest box by Los Castillo that I have in my collection, and the only example that I have seen employing this matte-surface enameling technique - marked at bottom “Los Castillo Taxco Mexico” with Antonio Castillo’s “TA-01” mark - I always wonder what these boxes were originally meant to hold, and this one is large enough to hold my tablet computer! NFS.
January 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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December 3, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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Los Castillo 'ónix negro' (black onyx) sterling and turquoise modernist 'mask' brooch designed by Stella Popowski circa 1950.

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June 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM