20th Century Design
Description:
William Spratling (1900-1967) Two Pins and a Money Clip
Sterling silver, turquoise
Taxco, Mexico, mid-20th century
One pin with two stylized leaves and an oval inlay of turquoise, stamped marks: Hecho en Mexico WS 925, Taxco, lg. 1 1/2; the other pin with three balls pierced by an arrow, stamped marks 980 WS Taxco, lg. 2; the money clip in the form of a paper clip, stamped mark WS, lg. 2 7/8 in.
Estimate $500-700
No visible damage or repairs.
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