FRED DAVIS: A SILVER, COPPER, AND AMETHYST NECKLACE AND BRACELET

FRED DAVIS: A SILVER, COPPER, AND AMETHYST NECKLACE AND BRACELET • A silver and copper necklace with three round shaped cabochon amethysts measuring approximately 10.98mm in diameter, stamped MADE IN MEXICO, SILVER, with maker's mark for Fred Davis, length 16 in. • A silver bracelet with nine oval shaped cabochon amethysts measuring approximately 18.45mm x 13.59mm x 7.52mm, stamped SILVER, MEXICO, with maker's mark for Fred Davis, length 6 in. • Estimated gross weight: 122.6 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. Literature Morrill, Penny C. and Berk, Carole A. Mexican Silver Modern Handwrought Jewelry & Metalwork, Revised & Expanded 4th Edition, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., pg. 28, fig. II-12 OVERALL CONDITION: good to fair 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 Amethyst pendant on necklace is broken, in need of repair Chips, cracks, and some abrasions to the amethysts 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