A mixed group of Los Castillo hardstone inlay jewelry
A mixed group of Los Castillo hardstone inlay jewelry
Circa 1950-1965; Taxco, Mexico
Each variously stamped: Los Castillo / Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 15] / Mosaico Azteca / Onix Negro
Four works with green and blue stone inlay comprising, a sterling silver Los Castillo "J" inlay link necklace (No. 203; 23" L x 0.75" H), a pair of sterling silver Mosaico Azteca inlay brooches (Each: No. 208; 0.75" H x 1.25 and 1.375" H), and a mixed metal Onix Negro triangular pendant (No. 01OP; 3" H x 2.625" W), 4 pieces
159.8 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Stone inlay with scattered light abrasions and surface reaching fractures. Pendant with break and loss to repaired brass tip at top, near bail. Tip retained. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A mixed group of Los Castillo hardstone inlay jewelry
Circa 1950-1965; Taxco, Mexico
Each variously stamped: Los Castillo / Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 15] / Mosaico Azteca / Onix Negro
Four works with green and blue stone inlay comprising, a sterling silver Los Castillo "J" inlay link necklace (No. 203; 23" L x 0.75" H), a pair of sterling silver Mosaico Azteca inlay brooches (Each: No. 208; 0.75" H x 1.25 and 1.375" H), and a mixed metal Onix Negro triangular pendant (No. 01OP; 3" H x 2.625" W), 4 pieces
159.8 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Stone inlay with scattered light abrasions and surface reaching fractures. Pendant with break and loss to repaired brass tip at top, near bail. Tip retained. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
