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A Stunning Large Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch
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A Stunning Large Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Booth Antiques
Description

A large silver butterfly brooch dating from the 1920s. This gorgeous piece has guilloche enamel in blues and yellows and is wonderfully detailed. It is marked 'Sterling Silver' to the reverse and the pin is secured by a 'C' clasp. Butterfly brooches are always sought after and this is a particularly lovely example in an unusual colour palette. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits or dents. The enamel is undamaged.

Hallmarks :- Marked Sterling silver.

Date :- c1920.

Height :- 3 cms.

Width :- 5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Booth Antiques has dated this Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239809
Dealers Internal Reference
BA754
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Description
A large silver butterfly brooch dating from the 1920s. This gorgeous piece has guilloche enamel in blues and yellows and is wonderfully detailed. It is marked 'Sterling Silver' to the reverse and the pin is secured by a 'C' clasp.
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Butterfly brooches are always sought after and this is a particularly lovely example in an unusual colour palette.
Booth Antiques

Dimensions below.

fig 1. A silver butterfly brooch crafted with vibrant blue and yellow translucent enamel over textured wings.
fig 1. A Stunning Large Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits or dents. The enamel is undamaged.

Hallmarks :- Marked Sterling silver.

Date :- c1920.

Height :- 3 cms.

Width :- 5 cms.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239809
Dealers Internal Ref
BA754
Booth Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026

Specialist in antique silver, glass, jewellery and objets de vertu

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A silver butterfly brooch crafted with vibrant blue and yellow translucent enamel over textured wings.
A Stunning Large Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch
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A silver butterfly brooch crafted with vibrant blue and yellow translucent enamel over textured wings.
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  • ObjectBrooches & Pins
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourBlue, Yellow, Silver
  • MotifsGuilloche enamel, Butterfly wings, Engine-turned engraving, Silver antennae
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in)

This large sterling silver butterfly brooch dates from the 1920s Art Deco period and measures 3 cm high by 5 cm wide. The piece takes the form of a detailed insect with curving silver antennae, a segmented body, and textured wings. Vibrant translucent blue and yellow guilloche enamel covers the wings and central body, creating a striking contrast with the polished metal framework. The reverse bears a 'Sterling Silver' mark and holds a functional pin secured by a simple 'C' clasp. Insect jewellery remains popular for personal adornment, and this example offers an unusual colour palette well suited for fastening to lapels, scarves, or hats in a contemporary wardrobe. The enamel surface remains completely undamaged, showing no splits, dents, or signs of wear across the intricate engine-turned patterns. This wearable vintage accessory brings a distinct splash of colour and period style to everyday outfits or special occasion wear.

FAQs

Guilloche enamel butterfly brooches are decorative lapel pins crafted from silver, featuring intricate engine-turned patterns etched into the metal beneath layers of translucent coloured enamel. Popularised in the late 19th and mid-20th centuries by Scandinavian and British silversmiths, these pieces capture naturalistic butterfly forms in vivid detail.

These brooches are typically constructed from sterling silver or gilded silver as the foundation metal. The decorative surface is formed by applying glass powder over carved metal patterns and firing it at high temperatures to create a durable, glossy finish.

Authentic pieces feature maker marks or silver purity stamps, such as 925 or STERLING, stamped on the reverse side. In addition, genuine enamel displays a smooth glass surface without air bubbles, laid over precise engine-turned metal engraving.

A silver enamel brooch can be pinned to the lapel of a structured jacket, attached to a silk scarf, or placed on the collar of a shirt for an accent of colour. It can also be worn as an embellishment on a fabric handbag or coat lapel.

Clean the brooch gently using a soft, lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid silver polishes or ultrasonic cleaners that can crack the glass enamel. Store the piece flat in a padded jewellery box away from direct sunlight and moisture.
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