conch shell earrings

a signature pair of hollow crafted soft puffed conch shell earrings. crafted in the traditional hollow work method using the original Spratling taller conch shell molds, solid sterling sheet is hammered into the troquele, then cut and soldered to sheet sterling - creating visible volume while maintaining lightweight ease of wear. The conch shell earrings design dates to the first design period of William Spratling (c.1942-1945).

1 1/2" long, 1 1/4" wide
925 silver
hallmarked WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO, MEXICO TS24
17g together

This pair of earrings from the Casa Spratling Collection comes with a lifetime guarantee directly from the Spratling taller. They are on display at OLD JEWELRY STORE in New York City and are ready to ship. All sales final.