Rafael Melendez vintage 1930's heavy gauge sterling 980 silver toasting cup and four matching shot glasses. The four glasses are 1 3/4" height and rest on bases that are approx. 1" x 1". The toasting cup is 3 1/8" height on a square base that is 1 7/8" x 1 7/8". Total combined weight of the set is 244 grams.

    Rafael Melendez(1911-1980) was one of the first silversmiths employed by William Spratling. He started in 1932 and by 1939 had started his own shop. This set is based on an identical design by Spratling. Spratling used 925 silver and Melendez the heavier guage 980 silver. 

   The set is in very good condition for the age. No dents and only a couple of tiny, shallow dings on one shot glass. No monograms. The silver is clean and bright with no stains or pitting. Stamped on the bases Taxco 980 with Melendez maker's mark. Please enlarge all pics for best details.