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THBDinner Service for 8 (40 Pieces) in Porcelain & Pure Silver by Emilia Castillo, Mexico 1980s
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1205 S Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
United States
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About Auction
LiveOct 13, 2024
Vintage and modern collection of Furniture, Lighting, decor and art, many pieces by Mexican artist Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo, Large collection of Studio Glass, vintage and modern lighting, figurative sculptures, pieces by American Lucite Icon, Charles Hollis Jones, we will also be futuring a large amount of fashion pieces like shoes and clothing from designers like Prada, Gucci, Ferragamo and more. Cain Modern Auctions cain@cainmodern.com
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- Lot Description
Vintage dinnerware service for 8 (40 pieces total) designed and manufactured in Taxco Mexico by Emilia Castillo.
From the Lagartija y Libelulas collection, originally designed for the "Madeiras" Restaurant in Acapulco Guerrero.
Emilia Castillo developed the technique of fusing porcelain and silver during this time.
The restaurant was opened by Emilia Castillo and her family in the late 1970's.
The set consist of 8 dinner plates, 8 salad plates, 8 soup bowls, 8 saucer plates and 8 coffee/tea cups.
A total of 40 pieces.
All of the pieces are signed Emilia Castillo and are numbered.
The Emilia Castillo is now copyrighted in the US as well as Mexico .
Measurements:
Dinner Plates: 11.50 inches in diameter.
Salad plates: 9.50 inches in diameter.
Soup Bowls: 6 7/8 inches in diameter x 1 7/8 inches high.
Saucer Plates: 7.25 inches in diameter.
Cups: 3 7/8 inches in diameter x 4.75 inches deep (with handle) x 2.50 inches high.
All items are sold as is. The auction house does not warrant authenticity on any specific piece. THERE ARE NO RETURNS. We can only offer our opinion and the material facts about the item and its condition.
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