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Modernist Mexican Sterling Silver Box William Spratling

Creator: William Spratling
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A hinged box in sterling silver made in Taxco Mexico by William Spratling circa 1944-1946. The box features slight scalloped lines on the domed top, which is linked to the body with exposed hinge on the back. The form is definitively modern and possibly inspired by the vernacular storage trunks found in many Mexico homes. It was probably intended to be used as a small table top jewelry box originally. Mark to the base: SPRATLING, MADE IN MEXICO, WS, STERLING. It weight about 11 ounce.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Mexico
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	sterling silver
Condition:	Good. Good vintage silver condition with age appropriate wear including fine surface scratches and a small ding. The interior with dark marks as shown.
Creation Date:	1944-46
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Patterns:	Geometric, Handmade, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	468786

Dimensions

W.	3.4 in;	H.	2.25 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	8.64 cm;	H.	5.72 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion

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