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William Spratling, Taxco Sterling & Amethyst Earrings US $424.95 Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 8:52:02 PDT   | Watch this Item

SUPERB WILLIAM SPRATLING STERLING & ROSEWOOD DOTS CUP US $1,300.00 Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 17:17:14 PDT   | Watch this Item

Sexy William Spratling Taxco 925 Silver snake Necklace US $155.00 Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 23:17:32 PDT   | Watch this Item

April 1928 Scribner's S S Van Dine William Spratling US $9.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 17:11:46 PDT   | Watch this Item

William Spratling Buttons & Earrings 1940’s  US $37.00 (8 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 17:59:12 PDT   | Watch this Item

Jan 1929 Scribner's William Spratling Will James US $9.95 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 18:50:20 PDT   | Watch this Item

Epilepsy And Its Treatment William Spratling 1904 US $150.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 9:56:41 PDT   | Watch this Item

William Spratling Silver Sterling Jewelry Hardcover NEW US $19.95 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 13:01:32 PDT   | Watch this Item

RARE WILLIAM SPRATLING STERLING "TONGUE" NECKLACE US $710.00 (4 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 14:04:55 PDT   | Watch this Item

vtge WILLIAM SPRATLING ROSEWOOD STERLING SALAD SERVERS US $675.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 18:00:50 PDT   | Watch this Item

Vintage Spratling tulip necklace sells for $ 1800 and change originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on June 20, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.

Excerpts from the seller’s description:

This is an EXTRAORDINARY silver and amethyst necklace that was hand wrought in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1940 to 1945, by world renowned silver maestro, WILLIAM SPRATLING (1900-1967)…This necklace is masterfully crafted in one of Maestro Spratling’s most cherished and recognizable designs that incorporates hands holding amethyst tulips ~ this piece was made during Spratling’s first design period, circa 1940 to 1945 ~ it is made of 980 silver which is almost PURE silver and is superior to sterling silver 925…Excellent vintage condition… HALLMARKS: “SPRATLING, WS (conjoined), MADE IN MEXICO, SPRATLING SILVER”. WILLIAM SPRATLING and this hallmark (photo S-61) are shown on pages 179-192 of Bille Hougart’s highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (2006 edition). According to Mr. Hougart, Maestro Spratling used this particular hallmark from 1940 to 1945, during his first design period…

The auction ends on Jun 17th, and the seller, hilandlass, has 100% positive feedback, is a Top-rated seller, and has the highest marks for Detailed Seller Ratings (DSRs).  Take a look:

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WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICO SILVER AMETHYST NECKLACE $ 1,803.89 0s

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Vintage Spratling tulip necklace most watched on eBay now originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on June 11, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.

Wow necklaces, big earrings, embellished cuff bracelets and other grand statements in jewelry can easily be found among the pieces created by the famous designers of Mexican silver jewelry and by those Mexican artisans who were not so well known. Here are a few pieces of big, bold and beautiful vintage Mexican silver jewelry available through eBay. Click on the links for details.

Antique Vintage Taxco Silver Clamper Bracelet
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Vintage Mexican Silver Lapis Link Earrings Necklace Set
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Early Los Castillo Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Pin
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Vintage Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver Stick Necklace
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Spratling Obsidian Sterling Silver Ring Museum Quality
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Vintage Mexican Mayan Silver Enamel Cuff Signed Fernandez
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Make a modern fashion statement with vintage Mexican silver jewelry originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on June 2, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.

Photograph: J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC/Auctionzip

Auctioneer’s description:

Lot 296: Spratling Mexican Sterling Silver Ball Foot Ashtray. Spratling sterling silver ashtray measures 2-1/4″ tall. Has some repair work on one of the holders. Minimum bid: $25 Estimated Price: $100 – $200

More details about lot 296 and bidding

Another Spratling lot will be on the block on June 14th at Freeman’s Auctioneers and Appraisers. This lot consists of a vintage William Spratling tie tack and cufflinks.

Photograph: Freeman’s Auctioneers and Appraisers

Auctioneer’s description:

Lot 8A
Sterling silver tie tack and cufflinks, Spratling Tortoise shell set of rectangular form together with a simple tie clip similar to safety pin form.
PROVENANCE:  Estate of Muriel Wolgin, Philadelphia PA. Estimate $300-500

More details about lot 8A and bidding.

Two auctions for vintage Spratling silver coming in June originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on May 25, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.

Tally Ho! is a rather esoteric (and fascinating) blog that recently posted about William Spratling living with William Faulkner at 624 Pirates Alley in New Orleans in 1925.  Another post at the same blog shows some wonderful old pictures (some of them are vintage postcards) of Pirates Alley.

The Kemper Museum has a fine-looking 1951 silver necklace with pendant by Spratling, part of its collection and a gift of Carol Jean Schoelkopf, which you can see here.

1stdibs (tagline: “The Most Beautiful Things On Earth”) is a website that will help you spend your disposable income (if you have any left these days) in no time. It’s a showcase for a number of upscale galleries and dealers – jewelry, watches, furniture, lighting, haute couture, and more. Several of the dealers have pieces by Spratling; one that stood out is this necklace and bracelet set in 18K gold and coral:

Photograph: Douglis Rosin Decorative Arts & Antiques

It’s offered by Douglas Rosin Decorative Arts & Antiques. You will find all of the details here.

A number of Spratling pieces are currently up for auction on eBay:

Vintage Mexican Signed 980 Taxco Spratling Era Brooch US $59.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 5:10:41 PDT   | Watch this Item

VINTAGE-SPRATLING-SILVER PLATED-COPPER-RHINESTONE PIN US $49.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 10:06:59 PDT   | Watch this Item

Vintage 1940s William Spratling Pitcher Earrings Signed US $199.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 14:47:06 PDT   | Watch this Item

WILLIAM SPRATLING VINTAGE STERLING COPPER CUFF BRACELET US $2,200.00 Auction Ends: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 17:41:32 PDT   | Watch this Item

WILLIAM SPRATLING MEXICO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER PIN US $475.00 Auction Ends: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 17:46:14 PDT   | Watch this Item

Wm Spratling Vintage Sterling Silver Earrings Taxco US $246.49 Auction Ends: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 15:45:09 PDT   | Watch this Item

SPRATLING MEXICO VINTAGE STERLING AMETHYST EARRINGS US $375.00 Auction Ends: Thursday Aug-05-2010 14:29:59 PDT   | Watch this Item

VINTAGE SPRATLING STERLING SILVER EARRINGS US $119.00 Auction Ends: Tuesday Aug-10-2010 22:46:16 PDT   | Watch this Item

VTG SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICAN SILVER STERLING 2 BUTTONS US $100.00 Auction Ends: Friday Aug-13-2010 18:47:19 PDT   | Watch this Item

Big VIntage Spratling Mexican Mod Silver Drop Earrings US $599.99 Auction Ends: Monday Aug-23-2010 15:35:49 PDT   | Watch this Item

William Spratling at Pirates Alley, the Kemper Museum and 1stdibs originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on April 13, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.

The auction for the Antonio Pineda earrings ends tomorrow and currently has 89 watchers. Eighty-seven folks are watching the Margot de Taxco necklace/bracelet set, which ends tomorrow as well. Third, with 80 watchers, is the Margot de Taxco bracelet – the auction ends Monday.

A gorgeous silver bracelet that may be by Willliam Spratling, an amazing silver and amethyst Los Castillo bracelet, and a beautiful amethyst and silver necklace/bracelet set (mistakenly written as “necklace & earrings” in the listing title) each have more than 50 watchers.

Vintage Mexican silver jewelry – most watched right now originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on April 10, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.

The article mentions Spratling’s association with the American company, Silson Inc. – he provided designs that were produced in Rhode Island and New York. I came across one such piece on Bonanzle, a sterling silver pin:

Photographs by Bonanzle member AuntVal

Click here to learn more about this pin.

VINTAGE-SPRATLING-SILVER PLATED-COPPER-RHINESTONE PIN US $49.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 10:06:59 PDT   | Watch this Item

WILLIAM SPRATLING MEXICO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER PIN US $475.00 Auction Ends: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 17:46:14 PDT   | Watch this Item

Wm Spratling Vintage Sterling Silver Earrings Taxco US $246.49 Auction Ends: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 15:45:09 PDT   | Watch this Item

VINTAGE SPRATLING STERLING SILVER EARRINGS US $119.00 Auction Ends: Tuesday Aug-10-2010 22:46:16 PDT   | Watch this Item

VTG SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICAN SILVER STERLING 2 BUTTONS US $100.00 Auction Ends: Friday Aug-13-2010 18:47:19 PDT   | Watch this Item

William Spratling and the Taxco School, vintage Silson originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on March 5, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.

$1,400 was realized for this Antonio Pineda bracelet (3/1/10):

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A silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling brought in $ 1,300 (2/24/10):

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Another Antonio Pineda auction, for a silver necklace and earring set, finished at $ 950 (2/28/10):

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An enameled necklace featuring an Egyptian queen, by Margot de Taxco, brought in $ 900 (3/1/10):

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An amazing Sigi Pineda necklace with two pendants ended at $ 820 (2/25/10). IMHO, it’s pretty special:

Photograph: eBay seller hilandlass

See current eBay auctions for vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware.

Recent vintage Mexican silver auctions = $$$ originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on March 3, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.

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Vintage Spratling jewelry auction exceeds expectations originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on February 26, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.

The February Auction by Grogan & Company (Dedham, MA) on February 21st includes a vintage William Spratling silver bracelet and earrings in a frog design.

The auctioneer’s description for Lot 548:

MEXICAN SILVER AND CARVED HARDSTONE FROG BRACELET AND EAR CLIPS; Spratling, maker
bracelet marked Spratling Silver, Made in Mexico; length: 8 inches;
earrings marked Spratling Silver
Estimate $300-500
Condition: natural fissures and flaws to stone, but no chips

You can see the listing here, and bid online at ArtFact.

      

Upcoming auction 2/21: vintage William Spratling silver bracelet and earrings originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on February 13, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.