A SILVER AND MALACHITE TULIP NECKLACE, WILLIAM SPRATLING, TAXCO, MEXICO, CIRCA 1940-46
The bib necklace designed with three carved malachite tulips on a sculpted mount, to a beaded back chain; mounted in sterling silver; length 16 in.; signed WS Spratling Made In Mexico, Spratling Silver
Footnotes:
Literature: Illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. In Association with the San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio, TX, 2002, pg. 200, fig. 314

Condition: Overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age. The malachite a deep bluish green, with few chips, measure approx 30 x 25mm



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Approximate Gross Weight: 149 grams



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