Monumental Los Castillos Style Abalone Metal Crab Bowl

Monumental Los Castillos Style Abalone Metal Crab Bowl with Two Side Dishes Offered for sale is a rare three piece set of copper and brass crab serving pieces inset with abalone from Tlaquepaque FCS Cobre Mexico. There are two smaller crabs and one very large and rare crab. They show some normal wear to the silver plating with an appropriate patina. Each piece is fully marked Tlaquepaque FCS Cobre Mexico on the back; the smaller crabs on the claws and the larger on the rim. Larger, 23" W x 12" D x 3" H; Smaller, 10" W x 6.5" D x 1.5" H.

Details
Creator
Los Castillo (Metalworker)
Of the Period
Mid-Century Modern
Place of Origin
Mexico
Date of Manufacture
circa 1970
Period
Mid-20th Century
Materials and Techniques
Brass,Copper,Abalone
Condition
Good
Condition Details
vintage wear with some tarnish as shown, wear to silver plating
Wear
Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions
H 3 in. x W 23 in. x D 12 in.H 7.62 cm x W 58.42 cm x D 30.48 cm

Reserve: $1,400.00

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