RARE! Hector Aguilar Taxco 940 Sterling Sea Shell Button Set Circa 1940-1945

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, Reve