Two William Spratling "Disco" sterling silver steak knives
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Description
William Spratling (1900-1967)
Circa 1951-1956, Third Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped for William Spratling and sterling
A near-pair of steak knives with wire wrapped ebony wood handle, carved loop terminal, stainless steel blades, 2 pieces
Each: 9.5" L
2.150 gross 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), 108, fig. 2-363.
Notes: "This design was also made in ebony. Spratling's drawing of a very similar knife is included in the William Spratling Folio of Drawings. The wholesale price in a 1961 Spratling catalog was $5.20. This design was made from 1958 until 1967." Phyllis M. Goddard
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Circa 1951-1956, Third Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped for William Spratling and sterling
A near-pair of steak knives with wire wrapped ebony wood handle, carved loop terminal, stainless steel blades, 2 pieces
Each: 9.5" L
2.150 gross 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), 108, fig. 2-363.
Notes: "This design was also made in ebony. Spratling's drawing of a very similar knife is included in the William Spratling Folio of Drawings. The wholesale price in a 1961 Spratling catalog was $5.20. This design was made from 1958 until 1967." Phyllis M. Goddard
This lot may require a CITES permit if being shipped outside the United States. Please contact your preferred shipping company for information.
Condition
Each overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age.
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Two William Spratling "Disco" sterling silver steak knives
Estimate $400 - $600
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