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William Spratling
Buttons1940

Not on view
Reverse of a sterling silver brooch or pendant showing maker's marks: 'STERLING' stamp and circular 'SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO' hallmark with central motif
Close-up of a silver surface showing two maker's marks: a circular stamp reading 'Spratling Co. Mexico' with a small bird motif, connected by a short bar to an oval stamp reading 'Spratling Silver,' on a scratched and tarnished metal ground.
Artist or Maker
William Spratling
United States, active Mexico, 1900-1967
Title
Buttons
Date Made
1940
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 1/2 in. (3.81 cm) each
Credit Line
Gift of Ronald A. Belkin, Long Beach, California
Accession Number
M.2018.68.44.1-.2
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
Latin American Art

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