A group of William Spratling silver and amethyst brooches
William Spratling (1900-1967)
Circa 1940-1944 and 1944-1946, First Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped for William Spratling; further stamped; Made in Mexico / Silver
Three works comprising an elongated feather brooch with pronged clasp, a silver parrot pin, and a silver eagle pin, each with a set amethyst cabochon, 3 pieces
Largest: 2.125" H x 3.125" W; Smallest: 1.5" H x 1" W
85.1 grams gross

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

Literature: One design illustrated: Phyllis M. Goddard, "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide: Recognizing a William Spratling Treasure" (Altadena, CA: Keenan Tyler Paine, 2003), 46, fig. 2-87.

Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Stones with scattered light abrasions, surface reaching fractures, and visible inclusions. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.