A William Spratling "Lenguas" sterling silver and vermeil necklace
William Spratling (1900-1967)
Circa 1956-1962; Third Design Period; Taxco, Mexico
Stamped for William Spratling; further stamped: Taxco / Mexico / 925 / [Partial Eagle 6_]
A sterling silver and pale gold wash stylized tongue-motif necklace with round bead chain
19.0" L x 2" H
82.7 grams

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

Literature: This design illustrated: Gobi Stromberg et al., "Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda" (Los Angeles: Fowler Museum at UCLA, 2008), 93, plate 81.

Overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. Rubbed wear to the gilt wash. Scattered beads with minor dents. 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.