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Creator: William Spratling
Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set
By William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing Wiliam Spratling Dominoes set made of ebony wood and silver inlay. William Spratling (September 22, 1900–August 7, 1967) was an Americ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Spratling Decorative Boxes

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William Spratling decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

William Spratling decorative boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of William Spratling decorative boxes, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative boxes by William Spratling were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative boxes by Don S. Shoemaker, and Senal. Prices for William Spratling decorative boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,000 and can go as high as $3,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,000.
Questions About William Spratling Decorative Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    William Spratling's model and inspiration was pre-Columbian decorative objects. For example, he patterned the Quetzalcoatl brooch off the details of a heart bowl found in the collection of the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City, Mexico. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of William Spratling jewelry and decorative objects.

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