A William Spratling Two-Piece Sterling Silver Salad Serving Set

Circa 1935, hallmarked, each with tapered hardwood handle, the spoon has an attractive hammered surface and features rivets connecting the silver neck to the handle.

12 3/8 in. (each approximately)

William Spratling was a visionary American-born designer and silversmith who played a pivotal role in the revival of Mexican silverwork in the 20th century. Originally trained as an architect and art historian, Spratling moved to Taxco, Mexico, in the 1930s and began collaborating with local artisans to create bold, modern designs rooted in pre-Columbian and indigenous motifs. His workshop, Taller de las Delicias, became the foundation of a thriving silver industry, mentoring a generation of Mexican silversmiths and establishing Taxco as a global center for handcrafted silver. Spratling’s pieces are celebrated for their sculptural forms, clean lines, and fusion of modernist and traditional aesthetics. His influence extended beyond design—he fostered cross-cultural exchange and elevated Mexican decorative arts on the world stage.

The silver bowl has likely been reattached, the bowl is not a seamless solid piece like the tines of the fork.