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Silver & Enamel Butterfly
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Silver & Enamel Butterfly

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 2026 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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It was listed by Digby Antiques (Wiltshire). Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

A wonderful large silver and enamel butterfly. Super colours, no damage. Marked to the back Birmingham 1919 Thomas L Mott.

W 6 cm

H 5 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch to the 1920s.

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Description
A wonderful large silver and enamel butterfly. Super colours, no damage. Marked to the back Birmingham 1919 Thomas L Mott.

W 6 cm

H 5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch to the 1920s.

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A silver butterfly brooch featuring turquoise and multi-coloured enamel wings with detailed wirework cells. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A silver butterfly brooch featuring turquoise and multi-coloured enamel wings with detailed wirework cells. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silver & Enamel Butterfly

Archive II A silver butterfly brooch featuring turquoise and multi-coloured enamel wings with detailed wirework cells. View II
Archive III A silver butterfly brooch featuring turquoise and multi-coloured enamel wings with detailed wirework cells. View III
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/digbyantiqueswiltshire
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A silver butterfly brooch featuring turquoise and multi-coloured enamel wings with detailed wirework cells.
Silver & Enamel Butterfly
Ref: SA1177906
A silver butterfly brooch featuring turquoise and multi-coloured enamel wings with detailed wirework cells.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialSilver, Enamel
  • ColourTeal
  • MotifsButterfly wings, Filigree wirework, Cellular enamel

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Guilloche involves engraving metal with a repetitive pattern under translucent enamel, while plique-a-jour resembles miniature stained glass without a solid backing.

These pieces typically utilise sterling silver, base metals for gilding, and powdered glass vitreous enamels fired at high temperatures to create coloured vitreous coatings.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks, the weight and patina of the silver, hand-applied wirework cells, and microscopic inspection of the vitreous glass surface for age-related micro-crazing.

Such items are often pinned to lapels, silk scarves, or heavy knitwear as a singular focal point, allowing the historical craftsmanship to stand out against modern textiles.

Enamel should be cleaned gently with a soft cloth and lukewarm water, avoiding abrasive dips or ultrasonic cleaners which can crack the glass or damage delicate silver filigree.
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