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| Lot# & Name: |
489. Sucesores de Spratling Silver & Ebony Fish Earrings |
| Estimate: |
$500-$750 |
| Current High Bid: |
$250.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$250.00 |
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| Category: |
Collectibles
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| Sub Category: |
Miscellaneous
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| Culture or Country: |
William Spratling (American/expatriate in Mexico, 1900-1967).
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| Period: |
Ca. 1950 - 2000 A.D.
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| Size: |
1"D. |
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| Description: |
Produced by Sucesores de William Spratling. A pair of sterling silver earrings inlaid with ebony wood, carved as stylized fish in a curved, near-circular form. The contrasting materials emphasize the smooth silver heads and dark wooden bodies, accented with small silver inlays. Each earring is fitted with a stud back and retains its original backing. The versos are stamped with the Spratling mark and the assay code "TS-24," indicating production by Sucesores de William Spratling under Mexico's modern silver marking system introduced in 1979, with "TS" denoting the Taxco silversmithing district and "24" identifying the workshop. Silver quality: 95%; total combined weight: 10 grams.
Dark patina and toning, and minor scratches from use, but otherwise great condition. Clearly stamped on the verso. Wearable!
*This lot will not be on view at the New York exhibition, and will ship from Colorado* |
| Provenance: |
Ex. private Moore collection, Denver, Colorado, acquired prior to 1990. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$0.00 |
| International: |
$0.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Sucesores de Spratling Silver & Ebony Fish Earrings
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