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THBMolcajete Bowl in Silver-Plate & Abalone Shell Bird Sculpture by Los Castillo, Mexico 1980s.
About Seller
1205 S Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
United States
Cain Modern is the source for the elegant and the classic. Our store is a result of a desire to give people with an eye for design the opportunity to purchase mid-century designer pieces that are usually reserved only for the design industry. We source the world for that unique piece which can’t hel...Read more
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About Auction
LiveNov 17, 2024
This is our last auction of the year and we will be featuring furniture, lighting, art, home decor and much more. There is not reserve in any of the lots so bid with confidence. Cain Modern Auctions cain@cainmodern.com
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- Lot Description
Vintage Molcajete bowl designed and manufactured in the 1980's in Taxco, Mexico by Los Castillo.
The bowl has a beautiful shape, with the bird sitting on the edge it resembles a birth bath bowl.
The bowl is made in solid brass then silver plated, the bird detail is covered in Abalone shell and his eyes are made out of mother of pearl.
The piece is fully labeled.
The label reads; Los Castillo, Taxco, Hecho a Mano, Mexico.8.50 inches wide x 7.50 inches deep x 4 inches high to the top of the bird.
Bowl only is 7.50 inches in diameter x 3 1/8 inches high.
All items are sold as is. The auction house does not warrant authenticity on any specific piece. THERE ARE NO RETURNS NOR REFUNDS.
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ITEMS NOT PICKED UP AFTER 30 DAYS WILL BE CONSIDERED FORFEITED WITHOUT REFUNDS.Used condition, nicks, scratches, one of the legs was pushed inwards creating sort of a ripple effect on the inside of the bowl.Condition
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Local pickup is welcomed, please call in advance to setup an appointment and ensure the items are paid for before picking up. For out of state buyers we can provide shipping quotes or provide a list of shippers, we do not pack anything ourselves, we have partnered with Vincent Chau from Premier Pack N' Ship to ship the items on this auction.
Please contact him at; premierpacknship@gmail.com to request shipping quotes.
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