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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

1940s William Spratling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces Brooch and Earrings Set

Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry 
Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces 
Brooch and Earrings Set

Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
 The brooch measures 3 and 3/8th's inches long by 2 inches heighth.
The earrings measure 1 and 3/8th's inches long by 7/8th's inches heighth.

Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
The brooch and each earring is marked twice. 
"Spratling Silver" in an oval and
"Spratling Made in Mexico" in a circle with 
William Spratling's 1940s "WS" logo in the center of the circle.

Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set


Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
 Yes, the sun face on the left is gold tone and the sun face on the right is copper colored. 
Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
In addition to the Spratling hallmarks, both earrings
 have the number '32' or maybe 'WS' hand scratched
 engraved into the metal on the back.
 (circled in yellow in picture above)
Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
The straight pin on the back of the brooch should 
probably be replaced. It just barely engages in the clasp.
Scroll through the pictures below for a detailed look.

Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set

Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set

Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set
Vintage 1940s William Spratling Mexican Jewelry   Sterling Silver and Copper Sun and Moon Faces   Brooch and Earrings Set