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Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch
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Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch

1900 - 1920
Description

This stunning Art Deco Brooch features butterfly wings under glass, set into a Dragonfly gallery in Silver. This brooch is a perfect example of the Art Deco era, featuring bold, bright jewellery, unique materials shaped into fascinating forms, and attention to detail.

The colour of the butterfly wings is breathtaking, featuring vivid iridescent shades of colours 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. This particular piece was made by the renowned artist Thomas L Mott.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 4.8cm x 4.5cm

HALLMARKS

T.L.M, STERLING

MADE IN ENGLAND (Worn)

WEIGHT

6.7 grams

CONDITION

This stunning Art Deco dragonfly brooch is in very good condition. The delicate butterfly wings remain entirely intact, showcasing their 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.

Item Number - 10279

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Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Art Deco Dragonfly Brooch to the 1920s.

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Description
This stunning Art Deco Brooch features 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, featuring bold, bright jewellery, unique materials shaped into fascinating forms, and attention to detail.
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fig 1. An Art Deco sterling silver dragonfly brooch featuring a stylized segmented body and iridescent blue and orange wing inserts.
fig 1. Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch

The colour of the butterfly wings is breathtaking, featuring vivid iridescent shades of colours 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. This particular piece was made by the renowned artist Thomas L Mott.

fig 2. An Art Deco sterling silver dragonfly brooch featuring a stylized segmented body and iridescent blue and orange wing inserts.
fig 2. Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 4.8cm x 4.5cm

HALLMARKS

T.L.M, STERLING

MADE IN ENGLAND (Worn)

WEIGHT

6.7 grams

CONDITION

This stunning Art Deco dragonfly brooch is in very good condition. The delicate butterfly wings remain entirely intact, showcasing their 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.

Item Number - 10279

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Art Deco Dragonfly Brooch to the 1920s.

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An Art Deco sterling silver dragonfly brooch featuring a stylized segmented body and iridescent blue and orange wing inserts.
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Dragonfly Brooch
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Popularised during the 1920s and 1930s, butterfly wing jewellery featured iridescent Morpho butterfly wings sealed under glass inserts. Prominently showcased at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition, these pieces combined Art Deco geometric and naturalistic forms with shimmering natural materials.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or silver gilt, featuring reverse-painted glass, enamel, or genuine iridescence provided by Morpho butterfly wings sealed within protective bezel settings.

Authentic pieces typically bear makers marks or silver purity stamps such as STERLING or 925, alongside period-specific clasps like C-hooks or early safety barrels, and show natural iridescence under glass settings.

An antique insect brooch can be fastened to blazer lapels, winter coats, silk scarves, or velvet ribbons, or arranged inside glass-topped collector frames for decorative display.

Avoid immersion in liquids or contact with harsh chemicals, as moisture can penetrate the sealed glass setting and permanently damage the organic wing material. Silver elements should be lightly buffed with a soft, dry polishing cloth.
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