UsedLikeNew : Excellent condition
William Spratling was an American-born silver designer and artist, best known for his influence on 20th century Mexican silver design. He was trained as an architect and was a talented visual artist by the 1930's he founded the first of the silver shops that would spur a Mexican silver renaissance. His inspired designs blend a unique modern aesthetic with Pre-Columbian designs, creating works of art. These handcrafted utensils show off the exceptional skill of the legendary Spratling silversmiths and the unique design vision of William Spratling. Antionio Pineda: William Spratling "lit the fuse for the whole Modern Mexican movement in Taxco."
Rare partial set of Silver Thread by William Spratling, Taxco Mexico wire wrapped flatware with ball/bead ends, circa 1940-1946, first design period. This set includes:
6 Knives w/solid handles and stainless blades, 7 1/4" 2 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4" 4 Salad Forks,7 1/4" 2 Cheese Knives, all-sterling, 5 1/2"
1 Salad Serving Set, 2-pc, all-sterling,9 1/4"
Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully polished prior to
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- STYLE : Mid-Century Modern
- AGE : Post-1940
- BRAND : William Spratling
- PATTERN : Silver Thread
- TYPE : Flatware - Sets
William Spratling was an American-born silver designer and artist, best known for his influence on 20th century Mexican silver design. He was trained as an architect and was a talented visual artist by the 1930's he founded the first of the silver shops that would spur a Mexican silver renaissance. His inspired designs blend a unique modern aesthetic with Pre-Columbian designs, creating works of art. These handcrafted utensils show off the exceptional skill of the legendary Spratling silversmiths and the unique design vision of William Spratling. Antionio Pineda: William Spratling "lit the fuse for the whole Modern Mexican movement in Taxco."
Rare partial set of Silver Thread by William Spratling, Taxco Mexico wire wrapped flatware with ball/bead ends, circa 1940-1946, first design period. This set includes:
Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully polished prior to
Exported By ExportYourStore