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Vintage William Spratling Sterling Silver Large Mexican Modernist Earrings

$495per set
£378.45per set
€435.90per set
CA$693.65per set
A$774.39per set
CHF 405.77per set
MX$9,479.31per set
NOK 5,153.28per set
SEK 4,858.88per set
DKK 3,253.18per set
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These beautiful, large William Spratling earrings have the ephemeral feel of butterfly wings. William Spratling, Architecture professor and lecturer, has been called the Father of Mexican Modernist Silver Design. He earned a degree in architecture from Auburn University, formerly the Alabama Polytechnic Institute and was invited to teach there upon graduation. In 1931, he travelled to Taxco, Mexico to re-establish the silver industry traditional to the area, naming his workshop Taller de las Delicias. Striking, unusual Mesoamerican and Pre-Colombian motifs with a modern aesthetic and high level of quality attracted collectors and gave Mexican artisans a venue for expressing their cultural heritage. Spratling silver was sold through such prominent American stores as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. Size: 2.25 inches high; 1.5 inches wide Screwback earrings backs Condition: Very Good Marks: William Spratling, 925 for sterling silver, Taxco, Mexico
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    Height: 2.25 in (57.15 mm)Width: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1887220069942

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