William Spratling (1900-1967)
Circa 1933-1938 and 1940-1944, First Design Period; 1949-1951, Second Design Period; 1956-1962 and 1964-1967, Third Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Four stamped for William Spratling; Further variously stamped: Taxco / 980 / Spratling Silver / [Eagle 30]; Each earring stamped: [Eagle 11]
Comprising five works including a Pre-Columbian design double bird brooch with two sets of three hanging bells (1.5" H x 3.375" W), a single bird brooch with bells (2" H x 1.375" W), a conch shell design prong fastener/brooch (2.25" H x 1.875" W), a silver and set obsidian arrow brooch (2.375" H x 1.625" W), and a pair of silver and azurmalachite arrow earrings (Each 1.25" H), 6 pieces

77.7 grams gross

Provenance: The Phyllis M. Goddard Collection

Literature: Illustrated in Phyllis M. Goddard, "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide: Recognizing a William Spratling Treasure" (Altadena, CA: Keenan Tyler Paine, 2003), 39, 77, 90, and 95, figs. 2-49, 2-223, 2-266, and 2-293.

Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Scattered stones with abrasions and surface reaching fractures.