Dec 7, 2021
WILLIAM SPRATLING, “Choluteca Conch Cross Section”, Pin, silver, 1940’s
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WILLIAM SPRATLING, “Choluteca Conch Cross Section”, Pin, silver, 1940’s
William Spratling (deceased)
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Gay
DOB: 22 September 1900
RIP: 7 August 1967
Ethnicity: White - American
Occupation: Silver designer, artist, professor
Tulip and hand brooch by William Spratling, c.1943
Sterling silver pin by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico.
William Spratling, ‘Nautilus footed bowl’, circa 1944.
On This Day In History
September 22nd, 1900 American-Mexican silversmith and educator William Spratling is born. His designs emphasized indigenous art styles.
Carved obsidian and silver hummingbird pendant, William Spratling, c. 1960s (at Christie’s)
Publicidad para la platería de William Spratling, 1945.
Long jade tubes and gold beads necklace with blue and green jade discs collar. Design by William Spratling, ca. 1955.