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Antique Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch
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Antique Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 November 2024 · Lancastrian Jewellers
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Description

This stunning Antique Brooch features Blue Morpho butterfly wings under glass set into a delicate Dragonfly gallery in Sterling Silver. This brooch is a perfect example of the Art Deco era, using bold, bright jewellery and unique materials made into fascinating shapes and attention to detail.

The colour of the butterfly wings is breathtaking, featuring vivid iridescent shades of blues at different angles as they catch the light.

Butterfly wing jewellery has a long history and was popular from the late 1800s to the 1960s. It is gaining popularity again with sustainable butterfly farms around the world; the Blue morphos live in the tropical forests of Latin America from Mexico to Colombia.

This stunning brooch is truly wonderful, and the butterfly wing is in excellent condition. This would make a wonderful gift or a great addition to any collection.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 6.4cm x 6.4cm

HALLMARKS

STERLING SILVER

WEIGHT

12.7 grams

CONDITION

This Art Deco Dragonfly brooch remains in very good condition. The butterfly wing remains undamaged, and the glass frame, a Sterling Silver setting, securely holds the butterfly wing in place, possessing shimmering hues. This butterfly brooch would make a wonderful gift for any animal lover, adding a splash of colour to your collection.

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Silver Butterfly Wing Brooch to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1084368
Dealers Internal Reference
SD370
Description
This stunning Antique Brooch features Blue Morpho butterfly wings under glass set into a delicate Dragonfly gallery in Sterling Silver.
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This brooch is a perfect example of the Art Deco era, using bold, bright jewellery and unique materials made into fascinating shapes and attention to detail.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. An antique silver dragonfly brooch featuring iridescent blue butterfly wings under glass, resting inside a vintage blue velvet-lined presentation box.
fig 1. Antique Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch

The colour of the butterfly wings is breathtaking, featuring vivid iridescent shades of blues at different angles as they catch the light.

Butterfly wing jewellery has a long history and was popular from the late 1800s to the 1960s. It is gaining popularity again with sustainable butterfly farms around the world; the Blue morphos live in the tropical forests of Latin America from Mexico to Colombia.

fig 2. An antique silver dragonfly brooch featuring iridescent blue butterfly wings under glass, resting inside a vintage blue velvet-lined presentation box.
fig 2. Antique Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch

This stunning brooch is truly wonderful, and the butterfly wing is in excellent condition. This would make a wonderful gift or a great addition to any collection.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 6.4cm x 6.4cm

fig 3. An antique silver dragonfly brooch featuring iridescent blue butterfly wings under glass, resting inside a vintage blue velvet-lined presentation box.
fig 3. Antique Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch

HALLMARKS

STERLING SILVER

WEIGHT

12.7 grams

CONDITION

This Art Deco Dragonfly brooch remains in very good condition. The butterfly wing remains undamaged, and the glass frame, a Sterling Silver setting, securely holds the butterfly wing in place, possessing shimmering hues. This butterfly brooch would make a wonderful gift for any animal lover, adding a splash of colour to your collection.

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Silver Butterfly Wing Brooch to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1084368
Dealers Internal Ref
SD370
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Archive I An antique silver dragonfly brooch featuring iridescent blue butterfly wings under glass, resting inside a vintage blue velvet-lined presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch

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Archive VIII An antique silver dragonfly brooch featuring iridescent blue butterfly wings under glass, resting inside a vintage blue velvet-lined presentation box. View VIII
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Lancastrian Jewellers

Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
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9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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An antique silver dragonfly brooch featuring iridescent blue butterfly wings under glass, resting inside a vintage blue velvet-lined presentation box.
Antique Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch
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An antique silver dragonfly brooch featuring iridescent blue butterfly wings under glass, resting inside a vintage blue velvet-lined presentation box.
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  • ObjectBrooches and Pins
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau / Edwardian
  • MaterialSterling silver, Morpho butterfly wing, glass
  • ColourBlue and silver
  • MotifsInsect form, Iridescent wings, Openwork metal frame

FAQs

Butterfly wing jewellery gained popularity during the late Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods, frequently featuring in souvenirs from the British Empire Exhibition and tropical regions.

These items commonly combine genuine iridescent Morpho butterfly wings protected under a bevelled glass cover, set within sterling silver or silver-gilt mountings.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural wing scale patterns visible under magnification, traditional C-clasps or pin stems characteristic of the era, and handmade silver settings.

This piece can be worn as a lapel pin on tailored jackets, fastened to a scarf, or displayed inside a glass cabinet as a miniature artwork.

To prevent fading and structural deterioration, store the item away from direct sunlight and moisture, and avoid exposing it to chemical cleaners or ultrasonic baths.
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