An early four-pieces sterling silver coffee or tea serve set by Hector Aguilar (1905-1986) circa 1940-1945 per mark "HA, Taxco, 940". The mid-century modernist silverware set consists of a rectangular tray with rounded corners and sculpted edges, a coffee or tea pot, a creamer or milk jug and a waste bowl. The hollow wares feature robust rounded body with stylized handles and beak-like sprout with hammered surface. The handle of the tea pot also has wood accent. All four pieces were marked the same as shown.
The tea pot is 6.5" H x 7.5" W x 5.5" D; The tray is 0.5" H, 15.5" W, 12.75" D; About 72.49 Troy Ounces in total weight
For an illustrated set with similar design, see Reference: Silver Masters of Mexico, by Morrill, p. 53.