Los Castillo Taxco Mark with Eagle 15
Los Castillo Taxco Mark with Eagle 15 is a sterling silver hallmark, from 1948, identified by the mark LOS CASTILLO TAXCO with the Mexican eagle numbered 15, STERLING or 925, MADE IN MEXICO and a model number.
| Maker | Los Castillo |
|---|---|
| Mark | Los Castillo Taxco Mark with Eagle 15 |
| Identifying Characteristics | LOS CASTILLO TAXCO with the Mexican eagle numbered 15, STERLING or 925, MADE IN MEXICO and a model number |
| Period | From 1948 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
What does the “LOS CASTILLO TAXCO with the Mexican eagle numbered 15, STERLING or 925, MADE IN MEXICO and a model number” mark mean?
Los Castillo was founded in Taxco in 1939 by Antonio Castillo and his brothers, who trained in Spratling's shop. From 1948 their silver carries LOS CASTILLO TAXCO with the government eagle numbered 15, plus STERLING or 925, MADE IN MEXICO and a model number. Before 1948 the shop used plain line marks with 980 and later sterling. Look for their specialty techniques too. Separate marks appear on married metal pieces (Metales Castillo), feather inlay (Pluma Azteca) and stone mosaic work.
What is Los Castillo sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Los Castillo 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.