Two Mexican silver and amethyst bracelets
Mid-20th century
Variously marked: JC [conjoined] / Taxco / 980; [partial] Hecho___ / Guadal / Alpaca
Comprising a five-link sterling bracelet with applied geometric motifs, each link with a central set amethyst (6" L x 1.75" H), together with a six-link silver and amethyst bracelet with stacked ball motif (7.375" L x 1" H), 2 pieces
187.5 grams gross

Other Notes: The hallmark of the first bracelet has in the past been wrongly associated with Jorge Chato Castillo.

Each in overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. The amethysts with eye-visible inclusions and surface-reaching fractures. Scattered stones with abrasions and a few with fleabites. A few stones slightly loose in settings. 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.