William Spratling Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bracelet

Rare, early sterling with amethyst bracelet by silver master, William Spratling. The bracelet has a raised, striated silver design throughout that terminates with two pear shaped cabochon amethysts. On either side of them are three graduated size round amethysts. The bracelet is hinged and has a pin closure. Maker's mark dates it to the period between 1940 - 1946.
An identical bracelet of this design recently sold at auction for $6000.
William Spratling was the father of the Mexican silver design movement of the early - mid 20th century. Numerous books have been written about him. His work is in the permanent collections of major museums.