An incredible vintage 1950s 60s one of a kind handmade sterling silver and four color 'metales casados' (married metals) Mexican modernist Harlequin geometric design cocktail ring designed by Chato Castillo for Los Castillo of Taxco. Exceptional artistry only accomplished by Los Castillo at the height of their glory in the 1950s and 60s! The ring is sterling silver with a thin layer of four-color metales casados (copper, brass, light and dark silver) laid overtop covering all of the outside surfaces, but the sterling is visible on the inside of the band. The only example of this design that I have seen in my 45+ year career, and without a doubt a one of a kind creation, and designed by Chato who also invented the 'metales casados' metalworking technique among many others over the course of his career in Taxco! Measures 1-1/8" long at top by 15/16" wide, size 10-1/4 to 10-1/2 US, and weighs 15.5 grams total. Marked inside band as shown, "Los Castillo Taxco" in a circle above "Mexico". Metales Casados pieces were rarely if ever marked 'sterling" as they involved heaping portions of other metals in the decorative technique. Tested and guaranteed to be as described. As noted above, this is a one of a kind creation designed, and perhaps made by, Chato himself for his family business Los Castillo in Taxco. You'll never see another! Excellent vintage condition.
One of a kind vintage 1950s handmade sterling and four-color 'metales casados' Mexican modernist geometric Harlequin ring designed by Chato Castillo for Los Castillo in Taxco - size 10.5 US!
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