Vintage William Spratling Mexican Modernist Sterling Silver & Gemstone 'Conch" Brooch

Description

A fine William Spratling brooch or pin.

In the shape of a stylized conch shell supported by a dark green … more A fine William Spratling brooch or pin.

In the shape of a stylized conch shell supported by a dark green disc.

Comprised of sterling silver and a smooth polished dark green gemstone (that we believe to be aventurine quartzite.)

Simply compelling design from the important Mexican modernist - William Spratling.

Date:
Mid-20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some small chips to the bottom edge of the gemstone disc, some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Fineness:
Marked 925 for sterling silver fineness.

Marks:
WS / William Spratling / 925 / Taxco / Mexico

Measurements:
Length: ca. 76 mm
Height: ca. 74 mm
Depth: ca. 5 mm

Weight: ca. 19 g less