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A William Spratling rosewood and silver box

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A MEXICAN WOOD AND STERLING SILVER BOX AND LETTER OPENER, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1951-1956 Taxco: A MEXICAN WOOD AND STERLING SILVER BOX AND LETTER OPENER, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1951-1956 Taxco The wood box with wood and silver intertwining snakes, the letter opener with carved wood handle in the fo

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TWO MEXICAN STONE AND STERLING SILVER BOXES AND A LETTER OPENER, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1949-1964 Taxco: TWO MEXICAN STONE AND STERLING SILVER BOXES AND A LETTER OPENER, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1949-1964 Taxco One box with painted sterling silver and malachite handled lid, one box with hinged turquoise inlai

2022TWO MEXICAN STONE AND STERLING SILVER BOXES AND A LETTER OPENER, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1949-1964 TaxcoSee Sold Price

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A MEXICAN WOOD BOX AND STERLING SILVER LETTER OPENER, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1940-1967 Taxco: A MEXICAN WOOD BOX AND STERLING SILVER LETTER OPENER, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1940-1967 Taxco The wood box with silver lid with repoussé jaguar, indistinctly inscribed EL JAGUAR OAXACA, the letter op

2022A MEXICAN WOOD BOX AND STERLING SILVER LETTER OPENER, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1940-1967 TaxcoSee Sold Price

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TWO MEXICAN STERLING SILVER BOXES AND A LETTER OPENER, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1944-1967 Taxco: TWO MEXICAN STERLING SILVER BOXES AND A LETTER OPENER, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1944-1967 Taxco One with pillow-topped hinged lid over a curved tapering body, the other a wood box with a weighted overhangi

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THREE MEXICAN STERLING SILVER TABLE ARTICLES, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1933-1967 Taxco: THREE MEXICAN STERLING SILVER TABLE ARTICLES, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1933-1967 Taxco Comprising one bun footed box with hinged latching lid, diamond paneling, and two handles, one box with hinged lid and

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Two William Spratling sterling silver trays: William Spratling (1900-1967) Circa 1931-1946, First Design Period; Taxco, Mexico Stamped for William Spratling and sterling Each graduated, 2 pieces Largest: 0.375" H x 6.126" Dia.; smallest: 0.

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William Spratling. Mexico. Sterling silver chocolate: William Spratling. Mexico. Sterling silver chocolate pot with side handle. Base dented. Several scattered dimples. Spout slightly pushed down. Finial pushed in. 6-3/4" high. "Acquired by a woman livin

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William Spratling. Mexico. Sterling silver figural: William Spratling. Mexico. Sterling silver figural scoop or child's spoon. 4-3/4" long. Marked on base. "Acquired by a woman living in Taxco in the 1960's - 70's" 1.1 ozt.

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Pair of William IV Rosewood Desk Boxes: Pair of William IV Rosewood Desk Boxes second quarter 19th century, the pen/pencil cases with egg-and-dart molding. h. 2-1/4", w. 9-1/2", d. 3-1/4" Provenance: Bruce McCashin Collection.

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THREE MEXICAN WOOD AND SILVER TABLE ARTICLES, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1933-1967 Taxco: THREE MEXICAN WOOD AND SILVER TABLE ARTICLES, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1933-1967 Taxco Comprising a wood mounted silver sun-form ashtray, a wood mounted sterling silver cigarette holder with applied dot de

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THREE MEXICAN WOOD AND SILVER TABLE ARTICLES, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1931-1956 Taxco: THREE MEXICAN WOOD AND SILVER TABLE ARTICLES, WILLIAM SPRATLING, 1931-1956 Taxco Comprising an octangular wood mounted silver ashtray, a sterling silver cigarette holder with applied brass dot design

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2021GEORGE W WILLIAMS Brass Inlaid Wood Box. Rosewood box wSee Sold Price

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Tiffany & Co William Seward Webb Jr Sterling Silver Repousse Box 1.75ozt: Title:Tiffany & Co William Seward Webb Jr Sterling Silver Repousse Box 1.75ozt Description: Tiffany & Co William Seward Webb Jr Sterling Silver Repousse Box 1.75ozt. William Seward Webb (January 31, 1

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2pc Old Chinese Ink Stone and Box: 2pc Old Chinese Ink Stone and Box 8.5'' Approx. Includes a black vase-form ink stone with the buddhist trigrams central. Also a rosewood instrument shaped box with silver inlay. Overall excellent cond

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Antique Austrian Sterling Silver Lidded Box, 1816: ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER LIDDED BOX, VIENNA, 1816 This is an antique, early nineteenth-century round sterling silver box with lid. It is marked on the bottom with an old Viennese cross-shield hallmark

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William Spratling, letter opener: William Spratling letter opener USA/Mexico, c. 1960sterling silver, ebony7.75 w × 1.25 d × 0.75 h in (20 × 3 × 2 cm) Signed with impressed hallmark to blade: [925 William

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A William Spratling rosewood and silver box

Item Details

Description

1933-1938, First Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Silver marked: [WS print mark] / 920; Wood branded to underside: TAXCO
The rosewood box with applied sterling silver plumed serpent
1.5" H x 4.5" W x 3.25" D
6.255 gross oz. troy approximately

Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh

Notes: This lot may require a CITES permit if being shipped outside the United States. Please contact your preferred shipping company for information.

Condition

Overall good condition with scuffs, scratches, and tarnishing commensurate with age. One edge of lid appears unfinished or lighter toned finish, with repairs.

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A William Spratling rosewood and silver box

Name: A William Spratling rosewood and silver box
Brand: William Spratling
SKU: 121779828
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $225

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