William Spratling

This piece reeks of adventure. Visualize a seated Hemmingway cupping his Daiquiri and recalling his war correspondent days during the Spanish Civil War. Crafted of solid sabino wood, original and patinated by life like Hemmingway, this is a "Butaque" chair by the American-born designer William Spratling. And it was produced in his workshops in Taxco, Mexico, primarily in the 1940s and 1950s. While Spratling is widely known as the "Father of Mexican Silver" for reviving the town's silver industry, he also designed furniture. These chairs were handmade from local Mexican sabino wood...

Designed and signed by William Spratling after his move to Taxco in 1929, this bracelet reflects the revival of Mexican silverwork inspired by pre-Columbian forms, the cultural movem...

Fabulous vintage sunburst Mexican silver and cabochon amethyst cuff bracelet and necklace / pendant / brooch by William Spratling, circa 1940s. The bracelet measures 2.625"W x 2.12...

William Spratling Rosewood and Silver Serving Set 1950s A rare salad serving set by William Spratling Mexico circa 1950s Solid rosewood with inlaid sterling silver Additional Infor...

William Spratling (born Sept. 22, 1900, Sonyea, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 8, 1967, near Taxco, Mex.) was an American designer and architect, who spent more than 30 years in Mexico develo...

A fine pair of Mexican master salts. By William Spratling. In sterling silver. With hand hammered marks to the base of the bowls, which are supported on ball & loop pedestal f...

A large six-piece sterling silver service for coffee and tea that consists of a gallery tray, a coffee pot, a tea pot, a hot milk or chocolate pot, a sugar and a milk jar. This stunn...

1935, Taxco Mexico. Early edition with scroll hanger details and footed base. In great condition. With “WS” “Taxco” and 925 sterling silver stamping on underside. Later editions of t...