Rare Vintage Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate Ice Bucket with Inlaid Abalone Shell FishElevate your bar cart with a highly collectible masterpiece of 20th-century Mexican metalwork. This gorgeous silver-plated ice and champagne bucket comes from the renowned studio of Los Castillo in Taxco, Mexico.What makes this piece truly exceptional is the interior wall, which features two beautifully hand-wrought silver fish inlaid with vibrant, iridescent abalone shell. The shell pieces display stunning flashes of green, pink, and blue when they catch the light.Artisanal Craftsmanship & Finish:This is an authentic, hand-wrought creation featuring a beautiful hammered mirrored finish. The subtle hand-hammered texture catches and breaks the light uniquely across its highly reflective surface, displaying the masterful, signature touch of a true Taxco artisan.Measurements & Weight:
Height: 5.75"
Rim Diameter: 5.25"
Base Diameter: 3.25"
Weight: 2 lbs. (Empty)Authenticity & Maker's Mark:The bottom of the base features the authentic circular "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO" workshop stamp, guaranteeing its origin as a genuine piece of Mexican modernist design.Condition & Transparency:Aside from one isolated area, the bucket is in spectacular, pristine vintage condition. Please view all high-resolution images carefully, as they are considered an integral part of this item description.Exterior: Boasts a brilliant, high-luster mirror shine that reflects beautifully.Interior Fish:The abalone inlays are intact, tight, and brilliantly colorful. There is some natural vintage patina resting in the crevices around the fish structure, which adds wonderful depth to the hand-made artwork.Condition Note (Please Read): There is an area of deep, stubborn dark tarnish located strictly at the very bottom edge of the exterior base (detailed in the close-up photo). Premium silver cleaners were gently attempted, indicating this patina is deeply set into the lower metal surface.Display Value:When sitting upright on a table, this tarnish is located at the very lowest point of the base. It is visible if looking directly at that specific side of the bucket, and there are some faint, superficial polishing scratches located right near the tarnish. These surface marks are extremely minor and hardly noticeable under normal lighting conditions. It can easily be turned toward the wall or the back of a display shelf to keep the presentation perfectly flawless.Shipping & Packing Details
How It Is Packed:
This high-value item will be double-boxed (box-in-a-box method) and heavily wrapped in multiple layers of premium bubble wrap to protect the delicate abalone inlay and mirror-finish exterior during transit.Shipping Weight:
3 lbs. 8 oz. (Includes heavy protective packaging)Box Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 12"
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