William Spratling (1900-1967)
Circa 1951-1967, Third Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped for William Spratling; Cream pitcher stamped for Hotel Pierre Marques
Comprising a handled mug with incised lines and applied depiction of the cross section of a Choluteca conch shell together with a small cream pitcher with the same conch shell motif, 2 pieces

Pitcher: 2.125" H x 1.625" Dia.; mug: 4.625" H x 3.5" Dia.
12.735 oz. troy approximately

Provenance: The Phyllis M. Goddard Collection

Literature: Illustrated in Phyllis M. Goddard, "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide; Recognizing a William Spratling Treasure" (Altadena, CA: Keenan Tyler Paine, 2003), 97, figs. 2-306 and 2-305.

Notes: Although this mug is hallmarked with Spratling's primary mark indicating sterling quality, it appears that it may actually be made of silver-plate designed as a model for the designs Spratling created for the Hotel Pierre Marques in Acapulco.

"In the mid 1950s, Spratling agreed to design for the Pierre Marques Hotel in Acapulco, a group of articles that included key tags, ashtrays, champagne buckets and stands, martini pitchers, finger bowls, beer mugs, butter dishes, crepe suzette pans, and coffee services. These designs were made of silver plate and ebony. All included an applied nautilus design that the hotel referred to as 'The Pierre Marques Star.' The primary hallmark (and only hallmark) that appeared on these silver-plated items is shown below. None of these materials have been seen in any material other than silver-plate, and therefore, no tertiary mark was used. Items stamped with this hallmark were Spratling's designs, but the items were not produced by Spratling. Photos of many of these designs can be found in 'Spratling Silver: A Field Guide' on page 97." Phyllis M. Goddard

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Each overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. Mug with a 0.25" indentation to the side.