Rosewood by William Spratling Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware 6-pc Serving Set

UsedLikeNew STYLE : Mid-Century Modern AGE : Post-1940 BRAND : William Spratling PATTERN : Rosewood TYPE : Flatware - Sets William Spratling was an American-born silver designer and artist, best known for his influence on 20th century Mexican silver design. He was trained as an architect and was a talented visual artist by the 1930's he founded the first of the silver shops that would spur a Mexican silver renaissance. His inspired designs blend a unique modern aesthetic with Pre-Columbian designs, creating works of art. These handcrafted utensils show off the exceptional skill of the legendary Spratling silversmiths and the unique design vision of William Spratling. Antionio Pineda: William Spratling "lit the fuse for the whole Modern Mexican movement in Taxco." Exceedingly rare set of six Rosewood and sterling silver serving utensils by William Spratling, Taxco Mexico, circa 1964-1965, Third Design period. This lot is comprised of:2 Caviar Spoons, sterling handles with Rosewo