A group of Mexican silver filigree ornaments and earrings
Early/mid-20th century
Each appears unmarked
Three works comprising a pair of filigree sterling silver wire earrings or Santos ornaments in a stylized butterfly shape with applied silver floral, bird, and hand motifs (each: 3.25" H x 2.75" W), as well as a single round filigree silver wire pendant or Santos ornament with similar applied motifs (3.25" H x 3" W), and a large butterfly-shaped filigree wire pendant/ornament with floral and hand motifs (4.5" H x 3.75" W), 4 pieces
89.0 grams

Provenance: The Collection of Frederick W. Davis
Private Collection, Southern California, by descent from the above

Literature: Similar designs lent by Fred Davis and illustrated: Mary L. Davis and Greta Pack, "Mexican Jewelry" (Austin: University of Texas Press, 1973) 93, plate 49.

Each in overall good condition with tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Large pendant with slightly distorted loop wire. All test for sterling. 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.