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. Photograph: Burchard Galleries Auctioneer’s description: WILLIAM SPRATLING … Continue reading
This fantastic vintage silver candle holder by William Spratling will be auctioned on March 7th at Treadway-Toomey Gallery. Photograph: Treadway Toomey Gallery Gallery’s description for Lot 992: William Spratling silver candle holder, twisted form, stamped marks “William Spratling Taxco Mexico … Continue reading
Recently came across “The World of Mexican Silver Salts,” an article posted at the website of the Association of Small Collectors of Antique Silver (ASCAS). Photographs of William Spratling silver salts and spoons accompanying the article include one style that … Continue reading