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What was William Spratling’s model and inspiration?
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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 Early Mask Cuff
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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 River of Life Mexican Silver Cuff
By William Spratling
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Silver
William Spratling Sterling Hands Necklace
By William Spratling
Located in Water Mill, NY
William Spratling Sterling Rare Yin Yang Hands Necklace
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Chain Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
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
