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A pair of William Spratling silver and gem-set brooches
A pair of William Spratling silver and gem-set brooches
Item Details
Description
William Spratling (1900-1967)
Circa 1933-1939 and 1940-1944, First Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped for William Spratling; One stamped: Taxco / 980; One stamped: Made in Mexico / Spratling Silver
Each designed with Aztec motifs, centering one cabochon turquoise and one cabochon amethyst, 2 pieces

Each approximately: 2.125" H x 2.5" W
73.0 grams

Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh


Literature: Illustrated in Phyllis M. Goddard, "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide: Recognizing a William Spratling Treasure" (Altadena, CA: Keenan Tyler Paine, 2003), 22, fig. 2-4.
Condition
Each in overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. The amethyst with eye-visible inclusions and surface-reaching fractures as well as a series of chips to the top of the stone.
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A pair of William Spratling silver and gem-set brooches

Estimate $600 - $800
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Starting Price $450
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