MARGOT DE TAXCO: A CONVERTIBLE NECKLACE AND BROOCH • A silver fish brooch with three round amethyst cabochons measuring approximately 4.34mm x 2.36mm, with a clasp on the tail and head, stamped MARGOT DE TAXCO, MADE IN MEXICO STERLING, 5207, with maker's mark, measures 3 1/4 in. x 3/4 in. • A silver convertible necklace, may be worn as a necklace or two brooches, stamped MARGOT DE TAXCO, MADE IN MEXICO STERLING, 5207, with maker's mark, brooches measure 3 1/4 in. x 1 in., link length 5 in. • Estimated gross weight: 80.0 grams Footnotes: Margot Van Voorhies (1896-1985) established the workshop Margot de Taxco in 1948. While travelling to Mexico City in 1937, she met Don Antonio Castillo with whom she would work closely in William Spratling's workshop; together they would go on to co-found the Los Castillo Taller along with the other Castillo brothers. The dissolution of their marriage led Margot to establish her namesake workshop, where she employed dozens of silversmiths to execute her designs and began exploring the practice of champlevé enamel, a distinction of her work amongst the other Mexican silversmiths of the era. OVERALL CONDITION: good Metal purity stamped and tested with XRF (x-ray fluorescence) for silver Superficial wear in form of minor scratches and dents Clasps secure Oxidation present One bar brooch is bent Evidence of alteration to the brooches on the convertible necklace MAJOR COLORED GEMSTONE: Amethyst Clarity: slightly included Hue: purple This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in perfect condition. The dimensions and weights of diamonds and gemstones are approximated using measurements and given as a courtesy, please consider them as an estimation only. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Unless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number (or bearing an explicit statement such as 'No Reserve' or 'Without Reserve'), which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum hammer price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing