{"product_id":"william-spratling-980-silver-taxco-cuff-bracelet","title":"William Spratling .980 Fine Silver Mexican Modernist Cuff Bracelet – Early Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional William Spratling cuff bracelet is an early \u003cstrong\u003eTaxco .980 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e example dating to \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1940–1944\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring bold geometric openwork inspired by pre‑Columbian design. Highly desirable early hallmarks—\u003cstrong\u003eTAXCO\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWS\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e980\u003c\/strong\u003e—confirm its authenticity and first‑period production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Spratling (1900–1967), known as the Father of the Mexican Silver Renaissance, revitalized Taxco’s silver industry and established a design language that blended modernist aesthetics with indigenous Mexican motifs. Early .980 silver pieces from his first workshop period are among the most sought‑after by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in \u003cstrong\u003e.980 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, the bracelet showcases hand‑fabricated openwork with stepped geometric scrolls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Spratling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAXCO • WS • 980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" x 1.125\" opening, 2.5\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75.99 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1940–1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003eis excellent vintage, with strong structure and crisp detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Spratling .980 silver pieces are rare, and this bracelet’s sculptural openwork and hallmark set make it a standout example of Mexican Modernist design. Its substantial weight and refined craftsmanship give it exceptional presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA museum‑worthy addition to any Spratling, Taxco silver, or vintage designer jewelry collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acanthus Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48780572819626,"sku":"26071001","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/8472\/6186\/files\/william_spratling_980_silver_taxco_cuff_bracelet.png?v=1783700185","url":"https:\/\/acanthusantiques.com\/products\/william-spratling-980-silver-taxco-cuff-bracelet","provider":"Acanthus Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}