Conquistador Mexico City Silver Mark
Conquistador Mexico City Silver Mark is a sterling silver hallmark, produced 1940–1949, identified by the mark Conquistador Sterling Mexico.
| Maker | Conquistador |
|---|---|
| Mark | Conquistador Mexico City Silver Mark |
| Mark struck | Conquistador Sterling Mexico |
| Period | 1940–1949 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
| Also seen | Location: Mexico City. Primarily holloware. Produced some Spratling designs under license in the late 1940s. |
What does the “Conquistador Sterling Mexico” mark mean?
The Conquistador mark is associated with Mexican silver produced in Mexico City, primarily on holloware. Pieces bearing this mark reflect the mid-20th-century Mexican silver movement and may include designs produced under license from William Spratling in the late 1940s. The mark is useful for identifying Mexico City silver connected to both retail production and the broader Taxco-influenced modernist silver tradition.
Additional detail
Location: Mexico City. Primarily holloware. Produced some Spratling designs under license in the late 1940s.
What is Conquistador sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Conquistador sterling silver at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.