Vintage William SPRATLING Mexico Sterling Silver Cup

Description

Vintage AUTHENTIC:  William Spratling, Mexico - Silver cup:   Dark patina (left in original finder condition-no attempt to clean it)  With care it should clean up nicely.- if desired.    Cup measures: 2" high, 7 3/4" diameter - weight 3.1 oz. - with 4 rows of raised beading on side and a row on the handle.  Seems to be hand hammered.  Authentic MAKERS MARKS on the bottom.  Note: William Spratling was an innovative and talented designer of Mexican jewelry and silver holloware. He established  a model for artistic development of the silver industry in Taxco and was titled "Father of Contemporary Mexican Silver".   Check photos carefully and  email me any questions or for additional photos.