Fred DAVIS MEXICAN SILVER ONYX NECKLACE BRACELET Set
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Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1950: Item # 1197631
Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1950: Item # 1197631
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Unmistakeably Deco in its combination of warmly aged silver and black onyx stones an early Frederic Davis set comprised of necklace and matching bracelet - and what a treat it is to the discerning lover of vintage jewelry and the devoted collector alike!
Clean yet powerful in its geometry design, a celebration of the chiaroscuro in the contrast between glistening metal and dark stone, it is not by mere accident that Davis's demis remain unabashedly contemporary and are avidly sought after. I referred to the stones as black onyx above yet at least one of them (in the necklace) is obsidian - could there be more?
The necklace in this set measures just shy of 18" long (wearable) by 5/8" wide. The bracelet is 7" by 7/8" respectively and the set's combined weight comes up to 136.9 grams. Davis's conjoined initials can be seen on the necklace while both pieces are marked "MEXICO SILVER" as well. Unlike Spratling who was adamant about hallmarking all his pieces, Davis seems to not have been equally meticulous and a demi with only one of the pieces (usually the necklace) bearing his hallmark is not an uncommon occcurence.
Dating in the 1930s and in excellent vintage condition with great patina.
