A group of William Spratling Mexican silver jewelry
William Spratling (1900-1967)
Circa 1939 and 1940-1944, First Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Each stamped for William Spratling; further variously stamped: 980 / Taxco / Made in Mexico / Silver
Four works in sterling silver comprising a triple-strand bead necklace (15" L), a bow brooch with set amethyst cabochon (2.375" H x 4.5" W), a carved amethyst flower brooch (1.5" H x 2.375" W) and a lipstick case with set amethyst end (2" H x 0.75" Dia.), 4 pieces
153.9 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh

Each in overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. The amethysts with light abrasions, eye-visible inclusions and surface-reaching fractures. The carved flower with a 0.375" chip to one corner tip verso. The necklace and lipstick case with scattered minor dents. The amethyst cabochon drop appears to be fused to the bow to prevent movement. 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.