HECTOR AGUILAR: A SILVER AMETHYST BROOCH • Three carved amethyst measuring approximately 25.25mm x 17.45mm to 30.20mm x 18.21mm • Stamped MADE IN MEXICO, STERLING, with maker's mark for Hector Aguilar • Measures 3 1/2 in. x 3 in. • Estimated gross weight: 85.9 grams Footnotes: Héctor Aguilar (1905-1986) was a Mexican silversmith and jewelry designer who worked as shop manager for William Spratling at Las Delicias in Taxco before establishing his own workshop, Taller Borda, in 1939. His designs combined bold, sculptural forms with Pre-Columbian motifs and intricate repoussé work. In 1943, Aguilar secured a production contract with the American jewelry company Coro, creating handmade Mexican silver jewelry for the firm through approximately 1950, bringing his designs to a wider American audience. OVERALL CONDITION: good Metal purity stamped and tested with XRF (x-ray fluorescence) for silver Superficial wear in form of minor scratches and dents Clasp secure Oxidation present Minor chips to amethyst Evidence of repair and/or alteration 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