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Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch
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for sale €462     $502
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Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch

1900 - 1920
Description

This stunning Art Deco Brooch features Blue Morpho butterfly wings under glass set into a Dragonfly gallery in 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 5cm x 6.5cm

HALLMARKS

STERLING

ENGLAND

WEIGHT

10.5 grams

CONDITION

This stunning Art Deco dragonfly brooch is in very good condition. The delicate butterfly wings remain entirely intact, showcasing its mesmerising, shimmering hues. Encased in a sterling silver setting with a glass frame, the brooch has expected patina wear on the back, adding to its antique charm. 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 Art Deco Dragonfly Brooch to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 08875882
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Iridescent Morpho butterfly wings under glass: fashionable novelty work after the 1924 Empire Exhibition.
Stamped STERLING ENGLAND on the wing reverse: interwar British jewellery marking.
Oxidisation and soft tarnish across the silver reverse: untouched surface over many decades.
Simple open C-clasp fitting: standard brooch assembly of the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125126
Dealers Internal Reference
8963
Description
This stunning Art Deco Brooch features Blue Morpho butterfly wings under glass set into a Dragonfly gallery in 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 Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass.
fig 1. Antique Art Deco Sterling 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 Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass.
fig 2. Antique Art Deco Sterling 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 5cm x 6.5cm

fig 3. An Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass.
fig 3. Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch

HALLMARKS

STERLING

ENGLAND

WEIGHT

10.5 grams

CONDITION

This stunning Art Deco dragonfly brooch is in very good condition. The delicate butterfly wings remain entirely intact, showcasing its mesmerising, shimmering hues. Encased in a sterling silver setting with a glass frame, the brooch has expected patina wear on the back, adding to its antique charm. 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 Art Deco Dragonfly Brooch to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 08875882
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Iridescent Morpho butterfly wings under glass: fashionable novelty work after the 1924 Empire Exhibition.
Stamped STERLING ENGLAND on the wing reverse: interwar British jewellery marking.
Oxidisation and soft tarnish across the silver reverse: untouched surface over many decades.
Simple open C-clasp fitting: standard brooch assembly of the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125126
Dealers Internal Ref
8963
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 Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass.

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch

Archive II An Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass. View II
Archive III An Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass. View III
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Archive VI An Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass. View VIII
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Archive X An Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass. View X
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Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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An Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass.
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch
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An Art Deco sterling silver brooch designed in the shape of a dragonfly with iridescent blue butterfly wings set beneath glass.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Butterfly Wing, Glass
  • ColourBright Blue, Silver
  • MotifsDragonfly motif, Iridescent wing cabochons, Segmented silver tail, Slender wire legs

An Art Deco brooch shaped like a dragonfly, produced around 1920 in sterling silver, glass, and butterfly wing. The piece displays a bright blue and silver colour scheme with a dragonfly motif, iridescent wing cabochons, a segmented silver tail, and slender wire legs. The item is set against a dark blue fabric background inside a fitted box, showing a detailed silver thorax and head with visible antennae. The brooch measures 5 cm by 6.5 cm. This antique accessory works as a decorative element to pin onto clothing or fabrics, or as a collectible display piece within a home. The silver construction incorporates a secure pin fastener on the reverse for attachment. The bright blue glass-encased wing panels provide a vibrant contrast to the polished and patinated metal frame.

FAQs

Butterfly wing jewellery features preserved iridescent wings, typically from the South American Morpho butterfly, mounted under glass cabochons. It gained widespread popularity during the 1920s Art Deco period following its showcase at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition.

These pieces are predominantly crafted using sterling silver settings to secure natural butterfly wings beneath protective glass covers, often combined with hand-carved or cast silver bodies.

Authentic period pieces typically feature sterling silver hallmarks such as STERLING or 925, natural iridescence that shifts in tone when angled toward light, and era-specific findings like c-clasps or trombone closures.

An antique brooch can be styled on the lapel of a tailored blazer, fastened to a silk scarf, or pinned to the waistband of a dress or hat brim for a refined focal point.

Keep the item entirely dry, as moisture can breach the glass seal and permanently ruin the delicate wing beneath. Gently polish the silver mount using a dry microfibre silver-polishing cloth without applying liquids.
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