WILLIAM SPRATLING PIN QUETZALCOATL NEO-AZTEC FEATHERED SNAKE TAXCO MEXICO SIGNED
Specifications
| Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Color | Silver |
| Metal | Sterling Silver |
| Certification | SIGNED |
| Jewelry Department | Fine |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Main Stone | No Stone |
| Brand | WILLIAM SPRATLING |
| Jewelry Type | Pin, Brooch |
| Signed? | Signed |
| Type | Pin |
| Metal Purity | .925 |
| Base Metal | Sterling Silver |
| Featured Refinements | Mexican Silver Jewelry |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | Mexico |
ANTIQUE 1930s - 1940'S WILLIAM SPRATLINGSTERLING SILVER PIN BROOCH"QUETZACOATL the FEATHERED SERPENT"PART OF WILLIAM SPRATLINGS PRE-COLUMBIAN NEO AZTEC ART WORKS. Made in Taxco Mexico Antique condition.First design period pin 1931 - 1946 Patina and surface marks appropriate to it's age.The Quetzalcoatle or feathered rattlesnake was highly revered by theAztec people and was carved in relief on many of their pyramids. It is featured in the Temple of the Feathered Serpent at Teotihuacan at the end of the Avenue of the Dead near Mexico City. Shown in the last 2 photos Not part of this auction, and is just for interest.Mexico has a rattle snake on their flag. Fully Hallmarked with "Spratling signature. Conjoined WS surrounded with Spratling Silver made in Mexico around it PLUS an Oval with Spratling Silver.Round 2 3/8" Across Weighs 36.5 grams Locking "C" closure. The pin part might be a replacement? Sold "as is" FREE SHIPPING within USA International Shipping Please Ask for Quote