William Spratling
(American-born, 1900-1967)
Taxco Silver Jewelry, 1933-1946
lot of 5, includes:
an abstract snake brooch/pin in a Greek Key pattern; marked with the WS print circle hallmark (1933-1938) along with TAXCO 980
length 2-1/4 inches x width 1-1/2 inches, weight 12.4 dwt.
a moth pin/brooch; marked with the WS print circle hallmark (1940-1946) and SPRATLING SILVER
length 2-5/8 inches x width 1-1/2 inches, weight 12.8 dwt.
a scrolling curvilinear pin/brooch; marked with the WS print hallmark (1933-1938) and TAXO 980
length 2-1/2 inches x width 1-3/8 inches, weight 7.6 dwt.
a small flying eagle; marked with the WS prin circle (1940-1946) and SPRATLING SILVER
length 1-1/2 inches x width 1-3/8 inches, weight 4.9 dwt.
a pair of screwback earrings with filigree design; marked with the WS print circle hallmark (1940-1946)
length 1 inch x width 3/4 inch each, combined weight 5.4 dwt.
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
