early William Spratling Mexican Deco silver Ring with cascabeles

One of Spratling’s early designs, the “ring with three cascabeles” possesses the primordial charm of ambitious beginnings that are nonetheless steeped in the creativity of ancient cultures. I believe the motif is the same here as that in the tortoise shell and silver “snake” box – the more I look at it, the more I think of writhing serpents with spotted skins. The cascabeles are simply the melodious cherry that tops an already superb piece. Even though it is obvious that the ring has been resized at some point and can now be enjoyed as a pinky, I am thrilled to have stumbled across it and so will whoever becomes its caretaker in the future…

Size/Weight: sz 4.5 US; width between 3/4″ and 7/16″; 7.0 grams

Hallmarks / Date: “WS” print as shown in the photos; 1931-1946

Condition: excellent vintage with fantastic patina and great presence with no damage or repairs noted other than the fact that it has been resized in the past

Inv.# 14901