Vintage Mexican silver auctions: two by William Spratling

Two pieces of vintage Mexican silverware by William Spratling are among the lots included in the Burchard Galleries auction on April 18th: a hammered silver pitcher with rosewood handle and a hammered silver bowl.

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Auctioneer’s description:

WILLIAM SPRATLING MEXICAN SILVER PITCHER: Ca. 1940-1946. With makers mark and Spratling Silver, Rosewood handle, hand hammered. 22.9 troy oz., 6 3/4”h., 7 1/2” wide overall. CONDITION: With typical light scratches and tarnish. Visible makers seam around the body. Estimated Price: $2,000 – $3,000

View more images of this pitcher at Burchard Galleries.

Photograph: Burchard Galleries

Auctioneer’s description:

WILLIAM SPRATLING MEXICAN SILVER BOWL: CA. 1940-1946. Hammered silver bowl with incised vertical lines and trio of looped handles with beads. 9.67 troy oz., 2 1/4”h. x 6”dia. Makers mark and Spratling Silver on underside. CONDITION: Minor scratches, typical wear and tarnish. Estimated Price: $1,500 – $2,500

View more images of this bowl at Burchard Galleries.

Lauren Stanley Silver specializes in museum-quality American silver and usually has a fine selection of pieces by William Spratling. In addition to selling through their New York City gallery, Lauren Stanley has an eBay store. Several of their William Spratling pieces are showcased below. Click through any of them if you want to visit the Lauren Stanley eBay store: