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ANTIQUE #SA1100847

Antique Paste Gold On Silver Butterfly Insect Bug Lace Pin Brooch

£195    $245    €234
This collectable Antique Butterfly Brooch features many coloured Paste stones, set in Silver dating to the Victorian period, circa.1890. The pin is hallmarked for 900 silver and features a hinged opening on the wings.
 
Butterfly or insect jewellery is highly collectable and was a symbol of good luck to the wearer during the Victorian era.
 
Paste is a special type of hand cut glass which has been used since the 18th century to replicate gemstones.
 
This collectable piece would make the perfect gift or a great addition to any collection.
 
STONES
 
Paste
 
METAL
 
Gold on Silver
 
MEASUREMENTS
 
Measures 2.0cm x 1.5cm
 
WEIGHT
 
2.1 grams
 
HALLMARKS
 
900
 
CONDITION
 
This antique paste butterfly brooch remains in great antique condition. The Pastes are all secure, free from damage and original; the Silver, which is plated in gold on the reverse, has a graceful patina in keeping with age.
 
Internal Reference: SD427
Antique Number: SA1100847
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Antique #SA1100847, shown on this page, originates from the victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
   The Victorian Era   
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