Bidspirit auction | Sanborns Mexican sterling silver dish,

Sanborns Mexican sterling silver dish, decorated with three different emblems. Weight: 132.86g. 6cm height x 10.5cm diameter. In good condition. Sanborns sterling silver represents a blend of Mexican tradition, European influence, and American appeal, known for their refined and elegant pieces.  Founded in Mexico City by two American brothers, Walter and Frank Sanborn, the company interestingly started as a pharmacy and later evolved into one of Mexico’s most iconic department stores. By the 1920s, Sanborns had begun producing sterling silverware, influenced by the region’s growing artisan movements and the rise of Mexican silver in international markets. Unlike mass-market silver lines, Sanborns focused on small-batch, handwrought pieces. They quickly gained a reputation for quality and artistry, eventually becoming one of the key names in Mexican silver.