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Creator: William Spratling
William Spratling Domino Set, Taxco, Mexico, Circa 1950
William Spratling Domino Set, Taxco, Mexico, Circa 1950

William Spratling Domino Set, Taxco, Mexico, Circa 1950

By William Spratling

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

An exceptional and highly collectible domino set designed by William Spratling, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Mexican silver design. Crafted in Taxco, Guerrero,...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Spratling Decorative Objects

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Silver

Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set
Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set

Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set

By William Spratling

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Amazing Wiliam Spratling Dominoes set made of ebony wood and silver inlay. William Spratling (September 22, 1900–August 7, 1967) was an Americ...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Spratling Decorative Objects

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Silver

WILLIAM SPRATLING 1960 Dominoes Box Set In Carved Wood & .925 Sterling Silver
WILLIAM SPRATLING 1960 Dominoes Box Set In Carved Wood & .925 Sterling Silver

WILLIAM SPRATLING 1960 Dominoes Box Set In Carved Wood & .925 Sterling Silver

By William Spratling

Located in Miami, FL

Box of dominoes set designed by William Spratling. This is a decorative desk box with a dominoes set created in Taxco Mexico by the silversmith and jewelry designer William Spratlin...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Spratling Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Silver

1930s Sterling Silver Footed Vase by William Spratling for Taxco
1930s Sterling Silver Footed Vase by William Spratling for Taxco

1930s Sterling Silver Footed Vase by William Spratling for Taxco

By Taxco, William Spratling

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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...

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1930s Mexican Vintage William Spratling Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

William Spratling Octagonal Wood Silver Dish Mid-Century Mexican Modernism
William Spratling Octagonal Wood Silver Dish Mid-Century Mexican Modernism

William Spratling Octagonal Wood Silver Dish Mid-Century Mexican Modernism

By William Spratling

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a William Spratling octagonal wood and silver dish, likely functioning as an ashtray or a small tabletop catchall. Spratling, often called the "Father of Mexi...

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1930s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Spratling Decorative Objects

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Silver

Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener
Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener

Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener

By William Spratling

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1940. We offer this rare William Spratling Sterling and Ebony Wood Letter Opener. fantastic Patina and includes original Spratling Brand.

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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Spratling Decorative Objects

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Silver

William Spratling Wood With Sterling Silver Cup
William Spratling Wood With Sterling Silver Cup

William Spratling Wood With Sterling Silver Cup

By William Spratling

Located in Mexico City, MX

A 1960's wood and sterling silver cup by American designer and silvermaker William Spratling. The rounded cup is held on a squared base. The cup shows 6 sterling silver oval medallio...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Spratling Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

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William Spratling decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

William Spratling decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of William Spratling decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by William Spratling were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Salvador Teran, Leonardo Nierman, and Don S. Shoemaker. Prices for William Spratling decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $800 and can go as high as $3,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $925.
Questions About William Spratling Decorative Objects
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.