As a town, it has retained its natural charm with its beautiful white washed houses, red-tiled roofs, & narrow cobble-stoned streets. The central square (the Zocalo) is shaded by trees & dominated by the stunning 240 year-old Santa Prisca Cathedral.

The natural wealth of silver has been attracting Conquistadors & visitors alike for hundreds of years.

Before the Spanish arrived the native Indians called it Tlacho meaning the place of the ballgame. According to local legend the Aztecs had the locals pay tribute to them with gold bars. Cortes arrived in 1492, and by 1521, the Aztecs were a conquered race. In 1522, Cortes staked his mining claim in Taxco.

By the end of the 16th century, Taxco had become Spain's principle source of silver, & its silver had spread across Europe. Tiny Taxco became famed throughout the world for the beauty & wealth of its silver.

As a mining center, Taxco's fame was relatively short lived, by the 1700's, new, easier sources had been discovered & the Taxco mines were abandoned. Then in 1716 its fortunes changed again when Don Jose de la Borda, out riding his horse in the hills, rediscovered silver in Taxco. In recognition of his good fortune, Borda built the beautiful and Baroque Santa Prisca Cathedral. This magnificent church can be seen from all over Taxco, glittering in the sunlight & reminding all who see it of the incredible wealth that one lay in the surrounding hills.

During Mexico's 19th century war for Independence the Spanish barons destroyed their mines rather than let them fall into the hands of the revolutionaries. Without local silver, the art of silver work died out entirely & Taxco went into decline until it was revived by an unlikely savior, a New Orleans professor of architecture, Bill Spratling.

William Spratling, an American from Tulane University arrived in Taxco in 1926 to study Mexico and its culture and to write a book. He fell in love with the area, and in 1929 he moved permanently to Mexico where he soon became a leading figure in Mexico's artistic community. In 1931 during a passing conversation with the U.S. Ambassador, Spratling discovered that Taxco had been the site of silver mines for centuries, but unfortunately had never been considered a location where silver jewelry and objects of silver were designed and made. This comment changed the course of Taxco's artistic and economic history forever.

Mr. Spratling soon discovered the latent talent in the local community, encouraging the local artisans to create new designs and rediscover the craft of silversmithing. He created an apprentice system for training young silversmiths with artistic talent and gave them the opportunity to develop their skills.

The great beauty and craftsmanship coming out of Taxco earned worldwide recognition and fame once again for Mexico. Over time many of these artisans opened workshops and stores of their own- all encouraged by his unwavering support.

Each November, Taxco honors its source of wealth and fame with the world famous Silver Fair (or Feria Nacional de La Plata), when the craftsmen, artists and silversmiths show their work and a national prize is awarded to the best silver artist of the Fair.

Today, Taxco is designated a national monument and is famed throughout the world for the quality and imagination of its Silver Jewelry.

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8 ANTIQUE SILVER NAVAJO 1878 COIN BUTTONS MEXICAN    US $695.95

Vintage Antique Collectible Solid Silver Mexican Tribal Design Souvenir Spoon    US $.99

Set of 4 Mexican Sterling Leaf Motif Iced Tea Spoons Sipper Straws    US $85.00

Mexican Sterling Silver Fleur de Lis Demitasse Spoons Signed Set of 6    US $160.00

VINTAGE STERLING SILVER 101 GRMS OF SCRAP LOT NO RESERVE HEAVY MEXICAN BRACELET    US $76.00

Vintage Mexican Sterling Rosewood Salad Server Set    US $59.99

Beautiful Rare Talavera Mexican Silver and Ceramic Candelabras candlesticks    US $14,999.00

Mexican Sterling Wood Handled Pastry Server    US $105.00

Cancun Alpaca Mexico Mexican Indian Head Finial Collectible Souvenir Spoon    US $9.99

Set of 4 MEXICAN Sterling Salt Dishes w Spoons    US $89.99

Mexican TAXCO 925 Sterling Silver Letter opener    US $69.00

Sterling Silver Letter opener Mexican TAXCO 925    US $69.00

Vintage Mexico Sterling Silver Spoon Aztec Calendar Mexican    US $27.45

SIGNED FM MEXICAN STERLING GARNETS BUTTERFLY EARRINGS    US $50.00

Sterling Enamel Demitasse Souvenir Spoon Wavy Handled Mexico Mexican Flag    US $49.99

Shepard Ring of Roses Enamel Sterling Souvenir Spoon Mexican Flag    US $69.00

STERLING SILVER SCRAP 192g MEXICAN INSPIRED LARGE CRUCIFIX CROSS PENDANT    US $154.01

VINTAGE TAXCO OLD MARKS MEXICAN STERLING SILVER PERFUME FILLER FOR CHARM PENDANT    US $75.00

Mexican Silver ID Spratling Rare$$ Sterling Jewelry    US $44.99

VINTAGE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER MEXICAN BELL    US $577.00

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Beautiful Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Thimble T4    US $6.50

Vintage Sterling Silver Earring Lot Estate Jewelry Mexican Handcrafted ETC    US $33.99

9 Mexican Sterling Silver Stemmed Cordials Glass Inserts Mexican Rose Motivs    US $234.99

Six Magnificent Silver Overlay Mexican Cordials w Cactis Motif    US $124.99

MEXICAN STERLING SILVER BOX WITH AMETHYST STONE ATTACHED TO LID AYB    US $29.95

MEXICAN STERLING DONKEY SHAPE TOOTH PICK HOLDER TAXCO OCM    US $19.95

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Articulated Fish Sculpture Maker Marked KD    US $125.00

Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Iced Tea Sipper Spoons    US $249.00

Fine Mexican Sterling Silver Handled Cup Mug Goblet Ca 1900    US $550.00

RARE Sterling Silver MEXICAN Silversmith BERNICE GOODSPEED Demitasse Spoons NM    US $85.00

Sterling Silver La Esperanza Mexican Lighter    US $120.00

MEXICAN STERLING SILVER BON BON DISHES SALT PEPPER SET HANDCRAFTED WORKMANSHIP    US $99.00

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Eagle Souvenir Spoon Mexico    US $19.99

Vintage Mexican Sterling Aztec Warrior Cocktail Fork    US $18.29

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Daisy Duck Pin    US $24.99

MEXICAN STERLING DEMI SPOON PLAT MEX SA N R    US $10.99

VINTAGE TAXCO SILVER BUTTERKNIFE MEXICAN    US $3.17

Pair of 2 Sterling Silver Mexican Salt Pepper Shakers    US $145.00

MEXICAN SILVER Hector Aguilar and the Taller Borda 20th Century Arts Crafts    US $49.95

VINTAGE ART DECO MEXICAN SILVERPLATE SUGAR CREAMER 304    US $75.00

Mexican Coin Silver Shell Dish with Conch Shell Feet Unique    US $26.00

SPRATLING OLD TAXCO MEXICAN SILVER STERLING SALT DISH    US $150.00

MEXICAN STERLING PIERCED NAPKIN RING    US $34.99

Pair AMA Mexican 190 OZ Sterling Silver 5 Branch Candleabras RARE    US $15,000.00

Mexican Sterling Silver Rope Bracelet TP 11    US $8.50

MODERN MEXICAN BULL SOLID 925 STERLING SILVER SCUPTURE    US $8,500.00

Mexican Sterling Silver Hors Doeuvres Picks 18 No Monograms Ex Con    US $17.15

MEXICAN SILVER PEDESTAL OPEN SALT MARKED HECHOEN CA510    US $18.00

Mexican Silver Taxco 950 Sterling Isidro Garcia Pina Maricela Cyclone Brooch Pin    US $95.00

MEXICAN STERLING SILVER FLOWER FORM OPEN SALT CELLAR DISH 1920 1940    US $19.99

Vintage Mexican Silver Perfume Bottle Snuff Bottle Monkey or Belkin shaped    US $64.49

VINTAGE 850 MEXICAN SILVER SPOON AZTEC SUN GOD MEXICO    US $28.00

WOW Vintage SANBORNS Mexican Sterling Silver Ladle Leaf Berry Handle    US $99.99

VTG 1930s MACIEL MEXICAN STERLING SILVER 925 PIN DISH FLORAL ASH TRAY very HEAVY    US $95.00

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver cover glass Jar    US $60.00

Sterling Nestle Jar Vintage Mexican Silver    US $60.00

Pair Mexican Candlesticks Sterling Silver 1950 CLS LOTS OF MODERNE STYLE    US $985.00

2 Antique Mexican Sterling Silver Pheasants Pea Cocks    US $2,800.00

Mexican Sterling Silver Ashtray    US $35.00

Mexican Designer Silver SP Vintage 1950s Ornate Hardstone Inlay Bird Pitcher    US $199.99

Mexican Sterling Silver Filigree Teaspoon Pristine    US $6.50

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Base with Stick Receipt Holder Card Suit 47g    US $125.00

MEXICAN CANDLESTICKS STERLING SILVER IPJ    US $150.00

VINTAGE MEXICAN STERLING SILVER ROSEWOOD RICKSHAW FORM TEA CADDYPLATA MAP    US $51.99

Vintage Mexican Brass Candlholder    US $40.00

OLD MEXICO MEXICAN TAXCOSTERLING SILVER BRACELET    US $85.00

Heavy MEXICAN STERLING BOX c1940s 60s VM mark 291 gr    US $499.00

Mid Century Mexican Sterling Open Salt w Spoon Signed Taxco Rosewood Silver Base    US $29.00

RARE MEXICAN SS CAT PIN FROM 1950 INLAY W ABALONE    US $35.14

MEXICAN SET OF SIX SILVERPLATE CUPS    US $245.00

Sterling Souvenir spoon by a Mexican Silver Company CMR Tijuana Mexico    US $75.00

PEDRO CASTILLO MEXICAN MEXICO STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET SERVICE    US $5,200.00

Mexican Sterling Silver Key With Cross Pendant Ex Con No Monos    US $5.50

ART DECO STERLING MEXICAN LARGE PITCHER BY JOSE MARMOLEJO 3620 TROY OUNCES    US $2,170.00

Ca40s Book Noted Signed Silver Mexico Eagle 149 Mexican SP Multi Hallmarked    US $45.00

EHC MEXICAN STERLING 7 1 2 DRINK SPOON W BULLFIGHT DESIGN 14 GRAMS    US $14.99

2 Vintage Mexican Sterling Individual Nut Dishes in Shape of Suit of Clubs    US $1.99

VINTAGE MEXICAN STERLING SILVER LETTER OPENER CARVED SHEEN OBSIDIAN HANDLE    US $115.00

Sterling Ashtray with Mexican 1943 Peso Coin    US $69.99

Sanborns Mexican Sterling SALAD Serving Set Art Deco    US $355.00

MEXICAN STERLING SERVING DISH BOWL PLATELIDHUGE64 OZ    US $2,999.99

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Iced Tea Drink Sipper Straw Spoon Leaf Set of 6    US $34.99

LOVELY Estate Mexican Sterling Silver Baby Spoon w Bunny Figure    US $24.99

Sterling Tijuana Mexican Souvenir 6 Spoons Fork    US $185.00

Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Rosewood Salad Serving Set    US $129.85

MODERNIST MEXICAN SILVER NAPKIN RINGS by CODAN EAGLE 2    US $65.00

MEXICAN 20th CENTURY JEWELRY SILVER MARKS BEST GUIDE    US $24.95

1907 Mexican SOLID SILVER Dedication Plaque in Frame    US $864.11

PEDRO CASTILLO MEXICAN 6 STERLING ICE TEA SPOONS    US $299.99

Boxed Set of Six Mexican Silver and Enamel Forks    US $195.00

nice mexican sterling silver bracelet blue enamel inset    US $35.00

MEXICAN MIXED METAL FIGURAL RABBIT CENTERPIECE ESPINOSA    US $9.99

Vintage Signed Juventino Lopez Reyes Mexican Sterling Silver Box    US $175.00

VTG MEXICAN Sterling Silver Shell Design Perfume Bottle Necklace VERY NICE    US $24.99

Vintage Mexican Silver Perfume Bottles circa 1950    US $39.99

Vintage Mexican Aztecan Style Sterling Silver Flower Vase Jug Mexico 1950s    US $1,500.00

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