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Los Castillo (Chato Castillo) earrings

Creator: Chato Castillo
Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
These earrings accompanied a pin/brooch (since sold) that was the same design. The pin was hallmarked Chato Castillo.

Currently with screwback (can be converted to posts)

This earrings set is quite unusual, being 3 dimensional. The silverwork is technically superior.

Chato (Jorge) Castillo was one of the Castillo brothers who worked in the 1930s for William Spratling. He is known for his technical expertise and his design talent. He developed the techniques for married metals, feathers with silver, Aztec mosaic or stone inlay, concha or abalone inlay,...(Mexican Silver: Modern Hand-wrought Jewelry & Metalwork by Morrill and Berk (Schiffer: 2007, 4th Edition), p. 86.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	The pin was hallmarked Chato Castillo.
Origin:	Mexico
Period:	1950-1999
Styles / Movements:	Mid-Century, Signed Pieces, Fine Jewelry
Dealer Reference #:	j1851a
Incollect Reference #:	354620

Message from Seller:

Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC, located at 520 East 72nd Street in New York City, specializes in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery, and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer pieces from Taxco, Mexico. With over 30 years of experience, Marcy Burns offers expert consultation, appraisals, and full warranties on the objects it sells. Reach them at 212-439-9257 or info@marcyburns.com.