Coffeepot Maker: William Spratling (American, 1900–1967)

1931–45

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

980/1000 silver and rosewood

Dimensions

6 1/4 × 6 7/8 × 5 in. (15.9 × 17.5 × 12.7 cm)

Credit Line

Bequest of Nathalie Penrose Swetland, by exchange

Accession Number

1999.81.1

Geography

Made in Taxco, Mexico

Culture

Mexican

Period

20th century

Classification

Containers

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Provenance
D. Brett Benson, Inc., Irving, Texas, through eBay Auction, 15 September 1999, transaction number 160877316
Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions, 1999," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2000): 163.
Object copyright
Not Assigned
Additional information

Object/Work type

coffeepots

Marks

Struck on underside of base: WS (script conjoined) surrounded by a circle in relief SPRATLING/MADE IN MEXICO; and within an oval in relief "SPRATLING/STERLING"

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