Mexican Silversmiths

Mexican silversmiths made bowls, pitchers, ashtrays, cigarette boxes, desk sets and silverware as well as jewelry. The most famous jewelers, Spratling and Los Castillo, were the best-known makers of silver tableware, and both companies are still working. Photo: Sotheby’s These odd silver and wood candlesticks were made by William Spratling in about 1967.