Lot 5
William Spratling
(American-born, 1900-1967)
Taxco Silver Jewelry, 1933-1946
Sale 1333 - Native American and Southwestern Jewelry
Jul 11, 2024 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati

Estimate
$500 - $700
Lot Description
William Spratling
(American-born, 1900-1967)
Taxco Silver Jewelry, 1933-1946

lot of 5, includes:

an abstract snake brooch/pin in a Greek Key pattern; marked with the WS print circle hallmark (1933-1938) along with TAXCO 980
length 2-1/4 inches x width 1-1/2 inches, weight 12.4 dwt.

a moth pin/brooch; marked with the WS print circle hallmark (1940-1946) and SPRATLING SILVER
length 2-5/8 inches x width 1-1/2 inches, weight 12.8 dwt.

a scrolling curvilinear pin/brooch; marked with the WS print hallmark (1933-1938) and TAXO 980
length 2-1/2 inches x width 1-3/8 inches, weight 7.6 dwt.

a small flying eagle; marked with the WS prin circle (1940-1946) and SPRATLING SILVER
length 1-1/2 inches x width 1-3/8 inches, weight 4.9 dwt.

a pair of screwback earrings with filigree design; marked with the WS print circle hallmark (1940-1946)
length 1 inch x width 3/4 inch each, combined weight 5.4 dwt.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Condition Report

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