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Mexican Modern Silver Necklace with Large Hand Pendent William Spratling

Creator: William Spratling
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A bespoken Mexican Modern silver necklace circa 1950s from Taxco, Mexico and crafted by William Spratling (1900-1967), an American designer and entrepreneur who established his silver studio in Taxco in the 1930s and revolutionized the silver design industry in Mexico by producing high quality silverware with modern designs.
The necklace features a chain design alternate with elongated rectangular and small circular link and a box clasp. A large pendent of two open hands motif with intertwined thumbs makes the focal point. One hand is inlayed with mosaics of azure malachite. In the center of the other palm, there is a Taichi diagram showing ying and yang with the matching inlays. The ancient Chinese Taoism symbol marks the harmony of opposite forces and a universal union of movement and stillness. The pendent is a totem of new age that shows openness and peaceful embrace of the differences. The back of the pendent is branded with the WS mark used during the third period of design between 1951-1956.
The necklace has a total circumference of 16.5". The pendent measures 5.1" w x 3'h. Total weight is about 84 grams (gross).
This open hand design is illustrated on Fig2-218 on page 75 and Fig 2-321 on page 100 of the book "Spratling Silver: A field Guide".

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Mexico
Period:	1950-1999
Materials:	silver, azure malachite
Condition:	Good. Fine estate condition with minor expected wear.
Creation Date:	1950s
Gemstones:	Malachite
Metals:	Silver
Gender:	Men's , Ladies'
Styles / Movements:	Mid-Century, Artist Jewelry
Incollect Reference #:	804508

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.