Conquistador Mexico City Silver Mark
Conquistador Mexico City Silver Mark is a sterling silver hallmark, from 1940, identified by the mark CONQUISTADOR with STERLING and MEXICO, eagle assay mark 13 on 1948 to 1955 pieces.
| Maker | Conquistador |
|---|---|
| Mark | Conquistador Mexico City Silver Mark |
| Identifying Characteristics | CONQUISTADOR with STERLING and MEXICO, eagle assay mark 13 on 1948 to 1955 pieces |
| Period | From 1940 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
What does the “CONQUISTADOR with STERLING and MEXICO, eagle assay mark 13 on 1948 to 1955 pieces” mark mean?
Conquistador S.A. was a large Mexico City silver manufacturer and retailer founded by Horacio de la Parra, who also ran Plateria Azteca and made hollowware for William Spratling and Hector Aguilar. The firm focused on hollowware such as tea sets, trays and bowls, and in the 1940s it produced some Spratling designs under license. If your piece carries the Conquistador name with Sterling and Mexico, look for an eagle assay stamp. The firm registered eagle number 13, and the first delineated eagle was used from 1948 to about 1955. Watch for silverplate trays sold alongside sterling sets.
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.