{"product_id":"alfredo-villasana-taxco-mexican-sterling-silver-3-d-rose-4-2-ozt-10-1-2-9383","title":"Alfredo Villasana Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver 3-D Rose 4.2 ozt 10 1\/2\" (#9383)","description":"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTaxco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptional vintage Mexican sterling silver three-dimensional sculptural rose by Alfredo Villasana of Taxco, Mexico, circa mid-20th century. It is beautifully handcrafted with intricately formed petals and a graceful, lifelike stem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlfredo Villasana was a talented Mexican silversmith who worked under two legendary masters of Mexican silver design, William Spratling and Héctor Aguilar, before establishing his own workshop in the 1950s. Both Spratling and Aguilar were instrumental in transforming Taxco into an internationally renowned center for fine silver craftsmanship. Villasana's work reflects this important tradition of artistic design and skilled silversmithing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 10 1\/2\" long and weighs 4.2 troy ounces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver has developed a natural patina and has been left unpolished for the buyer to polish to their personal preference. In very good vintage condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful and collectible example of mid-century Mexican sterling silver artistry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU#9383.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSatisfaction guaranteed!\u003cli\u003e \u003cbr\u003eListed with ExportYourStore.com\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68045001457726,"sku":"9383","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/3311\/6730\/files\/57_4c703612-eecf-48e5-bd4e-3f80eda070b9.jpg?v=1793838481","url":"https:\/\/antiquecupboard.net\/products\/alfredo-villasana-taxco-mexican-sterling-silver-3-d-rose-4-2-ozt-10-1-2-9383","provider":"Antique Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}