Hector Aguilar

A Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch by Hector Aguilar

Documentation	Signed
Documentation Notes	hallmarked
Origin	Mexico
Period	1900-1949
Materials	sterling silver
Condition	Good. minor wear only
Creation Date	1940s
Description	A vintage sterling silver brooch from the workshop of Hector Aguilar (1905-1986) in Taxco, Mexico circa 1940s. The double V design featured on this brooch was inspired by indigenous Mexican symbolism for fertility. Hallmarked on the back as shown. It measures 2.5"w x 1.8"h The traditional art of Aztec and Mixtec were reflected in many of the Hector Aguilar's designs. Hector Aguilar is one of the best known Mexican silversmith originally trained and worked for William Spratling and later established his own practice.
Metals	Silver
Gender	Men's , Ladies'
Styles / Movements	Mid-Century, Retro, Signed Pieces
Incollect Reference Number	294365