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Early William Spratling Mask Cuff in heavy gauge high grade sterling silver, circa 1940's. Early markings in Excellent condition. 1940's Taxco, Mexico. Width 2.25". Length 6", Ope...

From the collection of Phyllis M. Goddard, widely respected collector, researcher and author of books on William Spratling's works. She featured the pin in her book "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide", 2003, pg. 40, figure 2-56. A beautiful set of matching earrings and brooch. Crafted of 980 silver using the repousse method into the design of stylized conch shell cross...

Thick and hefty hand-wrought silver. It has a Spratling/Made in Mexico hallmark as pictured. The gap is 1.5 inches and fits a medium sized wrist and can be sized larger to some degre...

Indulge in a stunning antique William Spratling (American-born, 1900-1967) Taxco Silver and Turquoise Chip Inlay Mirroring Hand Necklace, 1965-1967. Designed as two opposed hands of silver and inlayed green hardstone centering on a yin/yang symbol and suspended from a silver link chain. The necklace is marked with the WS script hallmark and Eagle 63 which indicates the necklace was made by Spratling from 1965-1967. The hand necklace was also made in later years on the Spratling ranch...

This solid flexible link bracelet was created by William Spratling in the Mid-20th century in Mexico. It is made out of sterling silver and carries full hallmarks and makers mark. Th...

A beautiful set of matching earrings and brooch. Crafted of 980 silver using the repousse method, the design is of stylized conch shell cross-sections. The shape is also reminiscent ...