Superb Pitcher

Summer is the time to enjoy a tall cold glass of iced tea or lemonade and this stunning sterling pitcher is just the the thing for serving your guests such refreshing libations.

Underneath, it is stamped "Sterling 925," but its hand-hammered design gives a clue to this shimmering silver pitcher's origin. . . .

The shoulder of the pitcher is adorned with in high relief with stylized flowers. Known as "Aztec rose," this pattern appears widely on vintage Mexican sterling, from flatware and serving pieces to jewelry. The roses are rendered in repoussé, meaning that they were shaped by hammering from the reverse side. The skilled silversmith then added further detail by engraving or stamping lines in the leaves and petals.

All posted items are for sale at Next-to-New, but things can sell quickly!

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Roses in Repoussé

This superb sterling silver compote is from the Maciel Silver Factory, which was based in Mexico City from 1930 through 1970.  The company was renown for its high quality hand hammered sterling  tableware, flatware, and jewelry. 

The floral pattern is known as Aztec rose.  The roses are in repoussé, meaning that they were hammered into relief from the reverse side.

Underneath the compote carries the Marciel mark.

All posted items are for sale at Next-to-New, but things can sell quickly!

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