A superb genuine necklace pendant by the master Taxco silversmith William Spratling with an impeccable provenance. If you have ever longed to own a museum quality treasure by the legendary Spratling then here is your opportunity, this is an authentic early piece and not a copy.
A true work of art the massive hand crafted heavy silver pendant is set with amethysts in a teat shapes which, is the original cut for the stones. The pre-columbian design is Spratling's iconic "Aztec Sunburst" and is featured in the Morrill and Berk book Mexican Silver". The pendant features two bails to balance the weight when worn on the chain as a necklace and a pin back should you wish to wear it as a brooch.
MATERIALS: Sterling silver,
GEMSTONES: Natural amethysts, A large 16mm central stone surrounded by ten 8mm smaller stones.
MEASUREMENTS: The pendant measures a full 3 inches in diameter approx. 75mm
DATE: 1930 - 1940 MARKS: WS in a circle, Spratling Made in Mexico and Spratling Silver. Marks used for the period dating 1931-1945.
WEIGHT: 72.6 grams.
CONDITION: Excellent, this piece has been extremely well cared for with no flaws and no damage or chipping to the stones. The pin back is original and in perfect working order.
PROVENANCE: This pendant is from the personal collection of Lolly Commanday. Lolly was one of the top American collectors of Taxco silver and many of her pieces are featured in books. This pendant was acquired in North Carolina from her 'living' estate auction before she passed away.
At Mercy Madge we offer distinctive and unique estate jewelry in our beautifully curated shop. Each piece is carefully hand selected by us, for you. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
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