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William Spratling's model and inspiration was pre-Columbian decorative objects. For example, he patterned the Quetzalcoatl brooch off the details of a heart bowl found in the collection of the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City, Mexico. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of William Spratling jewelry and decorative objects.
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William Spratling Rare Early Sterling Silver Wood Design Artisan Brooch c 1940
By William Spratling
Located in University City, MO
William Spratling Rare early sterling silver wood design artisan brooch c 1940
The unique artisan brooch is designed with coiled bands of sterling silver
The center is adorned with ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Artisan Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique William Spratling Mexican Gilt Sterling Silver Bow or Ribbon Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican vermeil figural brooch.
By William Spratling.
In gilt sterling silver.
In the form of a ribbon bow with some small bells hanging from the center.
Marked to the rev...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940's William Spratling Mexican Sterling Silver Flexible Link Bracelet
By William Spratling
Located in Munich, Bavaria
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco
By William Spratling
Located in North Attleboro, MA
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver
William Spratling Silver and Brass Cuff Bracelet Predates All His Iconic Work
By William Spratling
Located in Southbury, CT
In 1921 the young American architect William Spratling moved from his home state of Alabama to New Orleans for a professorship at Tulane University. He found an apartment in the then...
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Brass
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William Spratling Mexican Modernist Sterling Silver & Gemstone 'Conch" Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine William Spratling brooch or pin.
In the shape of a stylized conch shell supported by a dark green disc.
Comprised of sterling silver and a smooth polished dark green gemston...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver