Vintage Taxco William Spratling Heavy Braided Silver & Copper Cuff Bracelet

This vintage William Spratling cuff bracelet is crafted with 980 Taxco sterling silver, a purer silver than 925, and includes copper inlays, designed in a braided chevron style. This pieces dates to the late 1930's and is indicative of Spratling's blending of traditional Mexican craftsmanship and innovative design. 

Spratling silver represents the pinnacle of mid-century Mexican craftsmanship and remains highly coveted by collectors worldwide. This authentic vintage cuff bracelet offers a rare chance to own a genuine piece of design history.

Vintage condition has minor scratches, natural patina and wear present consistent with age and use. 

Cuff measures 1.25" wide, full circumference measures 7.75", including a 1" opening. 

Stamped with "980", "TAXCO" and Spratling's signature WS hallmark.

William Spratling was an American-born artist and designer. Spratling started out studying and teaching architecture and eventually expanded his scope to working with silver and designing silver jewelry. He came to be known as 'The father of contemporary Mexican silver', working with and inspiring American and Mexican silversmiths in Taxco, Mexico. He incorporated native materials such as amethyst, turquoise, coral, rosewood and abalone into his creations. Depictions of real and mythical animals, and pre-Columbian motifs of discs, balls, straps and rope designs, were typical. Spratling's work can be viewed in the Milwaukee Art Museum, as well as museums across the globe.