William Spratling (1900-1946)
Circa 1944-1946, First Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped for William Spratling and sterling
Comprising a serving spoon and two forks with feathered motif to handles, 3 pieces

Forks: 9.5" L; spoon: 9.5" L
9.325 oz. troy approximately

Provenance: The Phyllis M. Goddard Collection

Notes: "The salad spoon and fork with the earlier hallmarks ('WS Print') were two of nineteen pieces of Spratling silver included in an exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, 'Contemporary Industrial & Handwrought Silver,' held from November 20, 1937-January 23, 1938. On January 1, 1937, Louise Chase of the Museum's Industrial Art Department wrote to Spratling and said 'The case containing your silver is one of the most admired in the exhibition. The jewelry is shown against a dark red woolen background which tones in with the wood handles of the flatware. As your silver is the only example of Mexican craftsmanship in the exhibit, it has received a great deal of attention and admiration. We wish to thank you for your generous contribution.'" Phyllis M. Goddard

Each overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. One fork with slightly bent tips of the tines.