Formed by a little more than 1,290 pieces from the 15 th to the 19 th centuries, the silverware collection of the Franz Mayer Museum has been recognized as one of the most important collections in Mexico.

Every piece shows the skilled craftsmanship in forging, casting and the different ways of using repoussé work, chiseling, graffito, and filigree . As well as silver work incrusted with precious and semi precious stones, in addition to enamels and other metals, such as gold.

Most objects from the collection were used in Catholic liturgies and much of their survival is due to the care given to them, as they are considered sacred. This is the case of cencers, chalices, lamps, candlesticks, ciboriums, processional crosses, tabernacles , and other objects related to religious celebrations.

Another part of the collection includes civil silver . Among some examples are small golden cigarette cases with precious stones, cutlery, plates and trays , utensils we still use today.