A group of silver and amethyst jewelry, circa 1940-1944, First Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped for William Spratling; Further variously stamped: Made in Mexico / Silver / Sterling
Comprising a bow brooch (2" H x 4.5" W), a ring set with an amethyst cabochon (ring size 5.25), and a pair of floral design earclips with screw-backs (each 1.25" H), 4 pieces
82.1 grams gross

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

Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C. Morrill and Carole A. Berk, "Mexican Silver: 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry & Metalwork," (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1994), 45, fig. III-33.

This design illustrated: Phyllis M. Goddard, "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide; Recognizing a William Spratling Treasure" (Altadena, CA: Keenan Tyler Paine, 2003), 46, fig. 2-92.

Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. The amethysts with eye-visible inclusions and surface-reaching fractures. Scattered stones with light abrasions and a few fleabites.