FRED DAVIS: FOUR SILVER AND AMETHYST BROOCHES • A silver brooch with a carved amethyst measuring approximately 30.84mm x 17.38mm, stamped SILVER, MEXICO, with maker's mark for Fred Davis, measures 4 3/8 in. x 1 3/4 in. • A silver brooch with two carved amethyst measuring approximately 27.88mm x 20.90mm, stamped MADE IN MEXICO, SILVER, with maker's mark for Fred Davis, measures 3 1/4 in. x 2 3/4 in. • A silver brooch with a carved amethyst measuring approximately 38.41mm x 22.88mm, stamped SILVER, MEXICO, with maker's mark for Fred Davis, measures 3 1/2 in. x 2 in. • A silver brooch with two carved amethyst measuring approximately 30.02mm x 19.67mm, stamped MADE IN MEXICO, SILVER, with maker's mark for Fred Davis, measures 3 1/4 in. x 2 1/2 in. • Estimated gross weight: 143.7 grams Footnotes: Frederick W. Davis (1878-1961) was an American-born art dealer and jewelry designer who moved to Mexico in 1910 and became an influential figure in the revival of Mexican silverwork. Through his work with the Sonora News Company and later Sanborn's in Mexico City, he collaborated with local silversmiths to produce jewelry inspired by Pre-Columbian art and Mexican folk traditions, often incorporating amethyst, turquoise, obsidian, and jade. A passionate advocate for Mexican arts and crafts, Davis also helped introduce William Spratling's early silver designs to a wider audience, contributing to the emergence of Mexico's modern silver movement. 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 Two stones are loose in the setting Minor chips to the stones MAJOR COLORED GEMSTONE: Amethyst Clarity: heavily included with surface reaching inclusions 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