William Spratling Vintage Mexican Silver Amethyst Pill Box Necklace
Please refer to our stock # 152402 when inquiring.
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We are offering the William Spratling pill box necklace with double amethyst sides. The size of the box is 2in. x 1 3/4in. x 1 3/8th's in. With the weight being 136 grams the chain is thick to support this treasure and is 20in. long. It has a turtle back hook closure. The amethyst is a dark grape in color. You can see crystalline striations that occur naturally but none go all the way from the top to the bottom of the stone. There are no chips or cracks. You can see the underside of the stone when you open the box and can view the superb condition of the stones. Both stones feel smooth to the hand. These are very large and thick stones. The box has a tight closure and stays shut when worn. Please ask if you would like more pictures of the hallmark. It was very difficult to photograph and it has a smoosh on the bottom right of the outside circle. The rest is very clean and the sterling mark could not be more crisp as well as the WS. This signed Spratling necklace design is published in the book MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. A very rare first phase Spratling treasure, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
