Silver Thread by William Spratling Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware Set 16 pcs

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UsedLikeNew : Excellent condition

  • 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:
  • 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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