Mid 20th Century Sanborns of Mexico Sterling Silver 5" Egret Hand Bell - 5 Ozt

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This auction is a wonderful rare full body figural egret hand bell made by Sanborns, one of the leading 20th … Read more This auction is a wonderful rare full body figural egret hand bell made by Sanborns, one of the leading 20th century Mexican silver makers. The bell is 5" tall and weights 155 grams. Fred Davis, the prominent mid 20th century silversmith, joined Sanborns' Mexico City store in 1930. Davis had owned an antiques store in Mexican City and had developed an interest in precolumbian artifacts. Much of his silver work was based on early mexican indigenous designs. While this bell is not stamped with his initials, it likely is based on a precolumbian design and bears his influence at Sanborns.

Stamped inside the bell 'SANBORNS MEXICO STERLING' and their '3 owls' trade mark.
It retains the original clapper and rings loud and clear. The bell is in excellent condition with an old patina. If the buyers requests, we will be happy to professionally polish it. See less