1930’s FRED DAVIS Sterling SILVER & AMETHYST Early Mexican MODERNIST Bracelet.

Circa 1930's, this bracelet is signed simply "MEXICO STERLING”. This design is one that Fred Davis is known for with no maker's mark and pre-dates the Mexican eagle mark. This STATEMENT PIECE has all of the exceptional attributes expected of Fred Davis, a leader in the Taxco, Mexican silver renaissance. The 6 heavy STERLING SILVER links are set with luminous central large round cabochon NATURAL AMETHYSTS. Expertly crafted with large and small beaded trim. Secure fold-over clasp. 📏 7 3/4" L x 1 1/4" W. ⚖️ 52.2 g. ♻️ ESTATE piece. Professionally cleaned and polished to its original finish. 🟣 NECKLACE sold at CHRISTIE’S online auction #17451 for $3,500 USD ($4,700 CDN), Feb. 14, 2019. <onlineonly.christies.com/s/christies-jewels-online/fred-davis-amethyst-necklace-284/66597> ____________________ Fred Davis’ work is included in the Latin American collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and has been written about extensively by scholar Penny C. Morrill in her books on Mexican silver. 🎈Check out my FREE, $5 and $10 add-on items! 💥New to Poshmark? Sign up with code JANNO4761 and get $15!💥