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An attractive antique Victorian butterfly brooch encrusted with beautifully cut white and emerald-green cushion cut paste stones, with charming pink cabochon paste eyes. The brooch features a foldaway C-catch at the back, stamped with a European hallmark, with a small hole in the centre suggesting it may once have incorporated a trembler element.
Natural motifs and Butterfly jewellery carried rich meaning in the 19th century, symbolising transformation, rebirth, and the fleeting beauty of life. Such pieces were often gifted to mark personal milestones, a new chapter or sentimental bond, with paste stones offering vivid sparkle without the cost of precious gems.
This highly collectable paste butterfly brooch is a rare survivor from the late 19th Century and is perfect to add some antique charm and natural beauty to your lapel, scarf, or bag.
WEIGHT: 13.1 grams
MEASURES: Width 52mm x Height 47mm x Depth 12mm
METAL: Silver
STONES: Paste/ Glass
AGE: Victorian, (Circa 1880 – 1900)
MARKS: Small unidentified mark on the catch, likely European
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: 19-551
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