A group of William Spratling silver and amethyst pill box/pendants
William Spratling (1900-1967)
Circa 1940-1946, 1949-1956, and 1956-1962; First and Third Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped for William Spratling; Two further stamped: Made in Mexico / Silver
Comprising three amethyst pill box/pendants (one suspended from a detachable chain), and three silver pill box/pendants (one suspended on a chain), 8 pieces
Largest: 1.625" H x 1.25" W x 1.325" D; Smallest: 1.25" H x 1" W
271.0 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh

Literature: One design illustrated: Phyllis M. Goddard, "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide: Recognizing a William Spratling Treasure" (Altadena, CA: Keenan Tyler Paine, 2003), 37, fig. 2-40.

Each in overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. Amethysts with natural eye-visible inclusions and surface-reaching fractures. One hinge slightly loose. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.