Vtg Los Castillo Parrot Silver Sugar Condiment Bowl W/ Spoon Inlay Stone Taxco

Description

Magnificent Los Castillo Parrot Silverplate Sugar / Condiment Bowl W/ ladle Spoon. The 3” Parrot is made of what I believe is Inlay malachite stone with natural crazing lines, brass beak and inlay stone eyes. The hammered bowl body is 3”x3.5” (not including parrot handle), has usual light scuff scratches from age and use. The spoon has an inlay malachite stone handle. There is some visible wear to the silver plate on the end of the spoon handle from use and on the underneath bottom of bowl. The bowl and spoon are clearly stamped with the master silversmith hallmark.
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