Designed and signed by William Spratling after his move to Taxco in 1929, this bracelet reflects the revival of Mexican silverwork inspired by pre-Columbian forms, the cultural movement seen in the murals of Diego Rivera, and the country’s rich natural gemstones, here expressed in a striking amethyst sun motif. Taxco’s long mining history—from tribute paid to the Aztecs through Spanish extraction and later prosperity under José de la Borda—provided the high-grade silver that made Spratling’s workshop influential, with substantial weight and purity marking authentic early pieces. Spratling also trained many future masters, including Antonio Pineda, Héctor Aguilar, and the Castillo brothers of Los Castillos, while supporting notable women artisans such as Margot de Taxco and Victoria Brilanti, helping define Taxco’s golden age of silver design.
Stamped: "MADE IN MEXICO SPRATLING" " SPRATLING SILVER"
Dimensions: Bracelet width measures 2.7 inches, and the bracelet length is 6 inches.
