A mixed group of Mexican silver and hardstone jewelry
A mixed group of Mexican silver and hardstone jewelry
Seven works:
Reveriano Castillo (b. 20th century)
Circa 1952-1980; Taxco, Mexico
Each variously stamped: R [in a circle] / RC / Sterling / Taxco / Mexico / [Eagle 3] / [Design number]
Six works in sterling silver comprising a twisted silver chain link necklace (No. 36; 32" L) with a pair of similar design earrings (No. 52; each: 0.75" H), as well as three further delicate silver narrow link bracelets in various styles (Nos. 95, 118, 222; largest: 7" L; smallest: 6.75" L), and a caterpillar brooch with set onyx cabochon and graduated silver sphere link tail (No. 238; 1.25" H x 6" W), 7 pieces
Frederick W Davis (1880-1961)
Circa pre-1948; Mexico City, Mexico
Stamped: FD / Silver / Mexico
A round silver link bracelet with set onyx cabochons and silver ball accents
7.5" L x 0.75" H
8 pieces total
178.9 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Literature: The caterpillar design illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, "Silver Masters of Mexico: Hector Aguilar and the Taller Borda" (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1996), 167, fig. IV-27.
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Stones with scattered abrasions. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A mixed group of Mexican silver and hardstone jewelry
Seven works:
Reveriano Castillo (b. 20th century)
Circa 1952-1980; Taxco, Mexico
Each variously stamped: R [in a circle] / RC / Sterling / Taxco / Mexico / [Eagle 3] / [Design number]
Six works in sterling silver comprising a twisted silver chain link necklace (No. 36; 32" L) with a pair of similar design earrings (No. 52; each: 0.75" H), as well as three further delicate silver narrow link bracelets in various styles (Nos. 95, 118, 222; largest: 7" L; smallest: 6.75" L), and a caterpillar brooch with set onyx cabochon and graduated silver sphere link tail (No. 238; 1.25" H x 6" W), 7 pieces
Frederick W Davis (1880-1961)
Circa pre-1948; Mexico City, Mexico
Stamped: FD / Silver / Mexico
A round silver link bracelet with set onyx cabochons and silver ball accents
7.5" L x 0.75" H
8 pieces total
178.9 grams gross
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Literature: The caterpillar design illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, "Silver Masters of Mexico: Hector Aguilar and the Taller Borda" (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1996), 167, fig. IV-27.
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Stones with scattered abrasions. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
