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FRED DAVIS: TWO SILVER AND HARDSTONE BROOCHES, MEXICO

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FRED DAVIS: TWO SILVER AND HARDSTONE BROOCHES, MEXICO

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Description

FRED DAVIS: TWO SILVER AND HARDSTONE BROOCHES, MEXICO
A silver rearing horse brooch together with a silver perched bird set with green stone cabochons, signed with maker's mark, horse measures 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. and bird 4 x 2 1/2 in.
Footnotes:
Literature:
Illustrated in: Penny C. Morrill, William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. In Association with the San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio, TX, 2002, pg. 122, fig. 169.

Condition

OVERALL CONDITION:
Metal stamped and tested for sterling silver; superficial wear in the form of minor scratches; overall good condition. Center oval cabochon has a small fracture.

MAJOR COLORED GEMSTONE: green stone

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Approximate gross weight: 114.5 grams

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.

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FRED DAVIS: TWO SILVER AND HARDSTONE BROOCHES, MEXICO

Name: FRED DAVIS: TWO SILVER AND HARDSTONE BROOCHES, MEXICO
SKU: 139543587
Price: 650 USD
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