Very Rare Hector Aguilar Taxco 940 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Button Set of 5 Circa 1940-1945

Measurements: Each: 1.05"W x 1.1"L (2.67cm x 2.79cm)

Markings: Taxco 940 Maker's Mark

Weight: 30.5g

Beautiful set of 5 solid sterling silver buttons by the iconic Taxco designer Hector Aguilar. Measuring a little over 1" each way, these hand-crafted buttons are made to look like sea shells. They are in excellent condition, with no damage of any kind and the thread loops are in perfect order. A wonderful collector's set that would look fantastic on a coat, shirt, belt, accent pillows and more!

Hector Agulair (1905-1986). Hector Aguilar began working for William Spratling as the manager at Spratling's Taller de Las Delicias in 1936. He left in 1939 to open his own workshop. Many individuals who worked fo rAguilar and perfected their skills in his shop were subsequently recognized in their own right for their personal artistry. They include Manuel Altamirano, Pedro Castillo, Reveriano Castillo, Roberto Cuevas, Damaso Gallegos, Gabriel Flores, Jose Luis Flores and Valentin Vidaurreta. A very early KTV marks comes from the names of Kim and Tamara Schee and Valentin Vidaurreta, who were among Aguilar's early financial bakers. 

In 1943, entered into a business arrangement with Gerald Rosenberger, owner of the New York jewelry firm Coro. Items made at Aguilar's shop under this agreement are marked Coro and Mexico or Mex. The venture dissolved by 1950, but the strong influence of Aguilar can be seen in many Coro pieces from the 1940's. Aguilar open a new retail shop, Taller Borda in 1948. During World War II, Aguilar's shop also produced military flight wings for the National Silver Company. Aguilar also contracted with Horacio de la Parra's Plateria Azteca to produce hollowware.  - From Bille Hougart's Book "The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks"