Amarres Disco by William Spratling Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware Set 26 pcs

UsedLikeNew : Excellent condition

• STYLE : Mid-Century Modern
• AGE : Post-1940
• BRAND : William Spratling
• PATTERN : Amarres Disco
• 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."
Exceedingly rare partial set of "Amarres Disco" by William Spratling, Taxco Mexico wire wrapped flatware, circa 1965-1967, third design period. Wire wrapped handles, vertical lines, ball/bead ends, and circle detailing. This set includes:

4 Dinner/Steak Knives w/solid handles and stainless blades, 9"

6 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2"

4 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"

5 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"

4 Large Dinner Spoons, 7 7/8"

3 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6 1/8"

Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully polished prior to
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