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A Large Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch, Chinese C 1930
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A Large Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch, Chinese C 1930

1920 - 1940
Description

This very fine example of Chinese silver filigree artwork has been beautifully hand made with intricate detail in the form of a large four winged butterfly with curly antennae.

The butterfly has a two toned blue enamelled body with a green rear end and eyes that are picked out in red enamel.

The butterfly’s wings are patterned and each has coloured enamel raised small circles in light and dark green, purple and red.

The brooch is fitted with a fully functioning hinged pin for fastening, and in addition, it also has a rotating safety catch to safeguard against loss.

In the centre of the back of this brooch is a circular, solid roundel which is clearly stamped with the word silver.

This brooch is in perfect condition with no chips or losses to the enamel.

Chinese, circa 1930

Height 4.5cm x width 6.5cm x depth 0.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch to the 1930s.

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SA1203699
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This very fine example of Chinese silver filigree artwork has been beautifully hand made with intricate detail in the form of a large four winged butterfly with curly antennae.
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The butterfly has a two toned blue enamelled body with a green rear end and eyes that are picked out in red enamel.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A silver filigree butterfly brooch featuring openwork wings filled with blue, green, purple, and red enamel details.
fig 1. A Large Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch, Chinese C 1930

The butterfly’s wings are patterned and each has coloured enamel raised small circles in light and dark green, purple and red.

The brooch is fitted with a fully functioning hinged pin for fastening, and in addition, it also has a rotating safety catch to safeguard against loss.

fig 2. A silver filigree butterfly brooch featuring openwork wings filled with blue, green, purple, and red enamel details.
fig 2. A Large Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch, Chinese C 1930

In the centre of the back of this brooch is a circular, solid roundel which is clearly stamped with the word silver.

This brooch is in perfect condition with no chips or losses to the enamel.

Chinese, circa 1930

Height 4.5cm x width 6.5cm x depth 0.5cm

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203699
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A silver filigree butterfly brooch featuring openwork wings filled with blue, green, purple, and red enamel details.
A large silver filigree and enamel butterfly brooch, Chinese C 1930
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A silver filigree butterfly brooch featuring openwork wings filled with blue, green, purple, and red enamel details.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialSilver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver, Blue, Green
  • MotifsFiligree wirework, Butterfly wings, Enamel cabochons, Insect antennae
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

This Chinese silver filigree butterfly brooch from circa 1930 measures 4.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, and 0.5 cm deep in size. The large four-winged insect features openwork wirework wings detailed with raised small circles of green, purple, and red enamel. The body shows a two-toned blue enamel finish with a green rear section, red eyes, and curling antennae at the head. A solid roundel on the reverse bears a stamped silver mark, while the back also holds a functioning hinged pin with a rotating safety catch for fastening. Buyers today can wear this accessory to complete an outfit or pin it to a lapel or garment for everyday use or special occasions. The construction displays meticulous hand-made filigree wirework throughout the open framework of the wings. The bright tones of blue, green, purple, and red contrast against the polished silver metalwork to provide a vibrant splash of colour. This piece reflects the export styles of the period while remaining fully wearable today.

Chinese export filigree jewellery refers to silver decorative items created in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries specifically for foreign trade. These items frequently depict natural motifs such as butterflies, birds, and flowers using delicate spun-wire filigree techniques.

Craftsmen formed these brooches by twisting and soldering fine silver wires into intricate frames and lattice patterns. Enamel pastes were subsequently applied into selected cells and fired to add vibrant translucent or opaque colour to the metal framework.

Authentic pieces often feature stamps such as CHINA or SILVER on the reverse side or pin attachment. The filigree work displays slight hand-worked irregularities in the solder joins and wire density rather than the uniform finish of modern machine casting.

A decorative silver brooch can be pinned to a structured blazer lapel, secured across a silk scarf, or attached to a fabric handbag. Brooches can also be mounted inside a fabric-lined shadow box frame as decorative wall art.

Clean silver filigree gently using a dry microfibre polishing cloth, avoiding chemical dips or ultrasonic cleaners that can loosen enamel. Store the piece in a dry, lined jewellery box to reduce tarnish and prevent the enamel from chipping.
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