To include a William Spratling brooch, circa 1930s, in an open work design, with maker's mark, stamped Taxco Mexico / 980 (1.75 x 2 3/8 in.) (possible repair at pin stem); two pairs of earrings in a V motif and set with cabochon turquoise, both stamped sterling and with a maker's mark (1.5 in.; 2 in.); a pair in a floral motif set with pink mother-of-pearl (7/8 in.); a ring in a floral motif set with pink mother-of-pearl, stamped sterling (ring size 7); a pendant / brooch set with a carved amethyst, stamped Sterling / RAG / Mexico 925 (1 13/16 in.) (amethyst with some nicks); a mixed metal brooch in a dog howling at the moon motif, stamped sterling and signed G. Nelson (2 1/8 in.); a brooch with agate inlay, stamped Taxco / Mexico / 925 and maker's mark DM (1.25 in.); a belt buckle set with various shape turquoise stones, stamped sterling and maker's mark RD (1.5 x 2.25 in.); and a set of eight button covers with various design motifs (19mm).

From the Estate of the late Edith Cannon, New York City

A similar example of the William Spratling brooch is featured in Mexican Silver: 20th Century Handwrought Jewelry & Metalwork by Penny Chittim Morrill and Carole A. Berk, p. 34, plate III-5a.

Good estate condition; with some dings.