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Established 1931 • Taxco, Mexico
A Legacy of Excellence
William Spratling arrived in Taxco, Guerrero in 1929 and, within two years, had established a workshop that would transform a quiet colonial town into the silver capital of the world. Trained as an architect and deeply influenced by Pre-Columbian art, Spratling created a design language that was entirely his own — rooted in Aztec, Maya, and Mixtec traditions yet unmistakably modern. Today, master silversmiths continue his methods in the original workshop, producing each piece by hand in .950 sterling silver, exactly as he intended.
"He is widely credited with reviving the ancient silversmithing traditions of Taxco and training the generations of artisans who made the town synonymous with Mexican silver — a contribution that earned him the enduring title, Father of Mexican Silver."
Recognized By
Christie's Auction House
Vintage Spratling pieces sold at auction
Franz Mayer Museum
Exhibition of Spratling works, Mexico City
Mexican Cultural Institute
Spratling exhibition, Washington, D.C.
Major Museum Collections
Spratling designs held in permanent collections
Among His Circle
William Spratling's years in Mexico placed him at the center of a remarkable cultural moment. He counted among his close friends and collaborators Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, whose shared passion for Pre-Columbian art deeply informed his design work. His friendship with Ambassador Dwight Morrow helped bring international attention to Taxco and to the workshop's early output — establishing Spratling Silver as a name recognized far beyond Mexico's borders.