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Victorian Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch
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Victorian Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A lovely detailed filigree brooch dating from the Victorian period. This charming example is of fine quality work, seen less often in the 20th Century examples. The body is cast and the pin is fastened with a 'C' clasp. A delightful Sterling silver example and good gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses.

Date :- c1890.

Hallmarks :- Unmarked, but tests as silver.

Height :- 2.5 cms.

Width :- 4 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127209
Dealers Internal Reference
AJ8/JMS
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Description
A lovely detailed filigree brooch dating from the Victorian period. This charming example is of fine quality work, seen less often in the 20th Century examples. The body is cast and the pin is fastened with a 'C' clasp. A delightful Sterling silver example and good gift idea. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A Victorian silver brooch formed in detailed filigree openwork in the shape of a butterfly.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses.

Date :- c1890.

Hallmarks :- Unmarked, but tests as silver.

Height :- 2.5 cms.

Width :- 4 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch to the Victorian era.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127209
Dealers Internal Ref
AJ8/JMS
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A Victorian silver brooch formed in detailed filigree openwork in the shape of a butterfly. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch

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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
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Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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A Victorian silver brooch formed in detailed filigree openwork in the shape of a butterfly.
Victorian silver filigree butterfly brooch
Ref: SA1127209
A Victorian silver brooch formed in detailed filigree openwork in the shape of a butterfly.
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  • ObjectBrooch
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFiligree openwork, Butterfly motif, Twisted wirework, Beaded antennae
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Victorian jewellery frequently featured natural motifs, with butterflies representing transformation, soul, and freedom. Filigree work became widely popular during the 19th century, influenced by Italian and Portuguese metalworking techniques brought to Great Britain.

Filigree brooches were crafted using fine threads of silver or gold wire, pliable enough to be twisted and curled into intricate openwork patterns before being soldered into a structural frame.

Authentic Victorian silver filigree pieces typically display hand-soldered wire joins, slight asymmetries, and period-appropriate C-clasps or long pin stems. They may also carry hallmark stamps or silver purity marks on the pin stem or reverse frame.

A silver filigree brooch can be pinned to coat lapels, silk scarves, velvet ribbons, or denim jackets to add a refined accent. It can also be worn as a hat pin or fastened onto a fabric handbag.

Clean silver filigree gently using a soft-bristled toothbrush and mild soapy water, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can remove intentional oxidisation. Store the brooch in a tarnish-resistant pouch away from damp environments.
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