William Spratling was an American silversmith and designer who lived in Mexico and is known for his work in reviving traditional Mexican silversmithing techniques. He opened a workshop in Taxco, Mexico in the 1930s and employed local artisans to produce jewelry and other silver items. Spratling's designs are characterized by their bold, modernist aesthetic and incorporation of indigenous Mexican motifs. His work has become highly collectible and influential in the world of Mexican silver jewelry.