$385
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bracelet, Horacio de la Parra, Mexico D. F., c. 1940s, the bracelet bezel-set with large amethyst cabochons within scrolling frames, joined by links with high relief dome motifs, signed; together with a pair of silver and amethyst earpendants, signed Farfan, Taxco. Note: De la Parra supplied work for William Spratling and Hector Aguilar, and was active under his own name in the 1930s and 40s. He founded the firm Conquistador in 1946. Small dents to the domes. Interior circ. 6 3/4 in. earrings 1 1/2 in. Hallmark is HECHO EN MEXICO DF in a circle with 800 in the center, and PARRA in a rectangle. Earrings with HECHO EN MEXICO in a circle with FAR/FAN in the center and STERLING 925
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-06-15
