Lot 75
  • 75

A Mexican silver and hardstone cigar box, Los Castillo, Taxco, circa 1955

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on underside
  • silver, copper, brass, hardstone, wood
  • length 12 1/4 in.
  • 31 cm
rectangular with stepped bracket feet and sides of hardstone mosaic, probably azur-malachite, the cover inlaid through with copper and brass figures of Aztecs examining a banner, cedar lining

Condition

some minor staining to inside cover along edges, otherwise good
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