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An exceptional piece for any
serious Mexican silver collection; Jorge "Chato" Castillo handwrought
brooch in silver, copper, and brass, c.1940s; specially created by Chato
for the Los Castillo taller; depicts the full-length figure of Aztec
god,Quetzalcoatl, the “Feathered Serpent;” embellished with six
cascabeles dangling from the “plumed” tail—a design conceit in homage to
William Spratling; 3-3/8” x 1-3/8”, weighs 17.7 grams; fine, vintage
condition; marked on applied oval, silver cartouche at the back: "MADE
BY CHATO, LOS CASTILLO; 35."
Jorge “Chato” Castillo is featured in Bille Hougart’s The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks and is discussed in Mexican Silver, 4th Edition, by Penny Chittim Morrill and Carole A. Berk, as well as in Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny C. Morrill.
Regarded as a genius for his technical brilliance, as
well as for the diversity of his designs, Jorge “Chato” Castillo—El
Maestro Chato—was one of the principal players in the nascent years
of Mexico’s silver renaissance. He worked with William Spratling and
many of his initial designs were used as prototypes for pieces later
produced by Los Castillo.
$575.00 (item #TJ001) |
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