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How to read the marks, the numbers, and the periods that define Taxco silver.
Featured · September 8, 2026
How Taxco Silver Was Made: A Visual Guide to Its Techniques
The Mexican Silver Renaissance was defined as much by extraordinary craftsmanship as by bold design. Master silversmiths transformed silver, stone, and other materials into remarkable works of art, reviving ancient techniques while inventing new ones. Explore the techniques behind twentieth-century Taxco silver - from repoussé and chasing to champlevé enamel, stone mosaic, silver overlay, metales casados, and articulated handwrought construction - through examples from the Museum's collection.
April 21, 2026
Reading Margot de Taxco's design numbers
A 5xxx number on a Margot piece identifies a design, not a specific item. Here's what the stamp actually tells you, and what to watch for when it doesn't.
April 21, 2026
Mexican Silver Hallmarks: How to Read Taxco Marks, Eagles and Numbers
Mexican silver hallmarks provide clues to a maker, a stated fineness, a place of origin and a registration era. Learn to interpret combinations without mistaking a stamp for proof of authenticity.