A SILVER AND AMETHYST BROOCH, WILLIAM SPRATLING, TAXCO, MEXICO, CIRCA 1945
The starburst brooch centering a round amethyst, with five rectangular-cut amethyst rays; mounted in sterling silver; accompanied by original ink on paper design drawing; signed WS
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. 141, fig. 201 and 202

Good condition overall with light wear. One ray/prong with breaking to metal, and rough finish probably original to manufacture

Drawing measures 10 x 8in., framed



MAJOR COLORED GEMSTONE: round amethyst

Approximate Dimensions: 22.6 x 22.6 x 15.5mm.

Clarity: lightly included, few chips

Hue: good to medium saturations, lightly pinkish purple, slight window


ACCENT GEMSTONE(S): rect. amethyst

Each measuring approximately 12.30 x 10.40 x 7.10mm.

Overall color: lighter saturation, paler hue

Clarity: lightly included, some chips





ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Overall Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 1in.

Approximate Gross Weight: 30.5 grams



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