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Victorian Silver Gilt Garnet Insect Clip Brooch
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Victorian Silver Gilt Garnet Insect Clip Brooch

19th century
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
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A dinky little antique insect/bug/butterfly with a garnet cabochon abdomen and tiny seed pearls adorning the wings. The fixing is a tiny but very strongly hinged clip which works by pressing the wings together.

SIZE: 2.2 x 1.8cm.

WEIGHT: 2.4g.

MATERIALS: Gilded silver, garnet, pearl.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped 800 (silver fineness), with an unidentified maker's mark.

CONDITION: The brooch is in excellent antique condition. We have not overcleaned it so as to preserve the antique patina.

ERA: Estimated late Victorian/Edwardian (c.late 1800s-1914).

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Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Garnet Insect Brooch to the Victorian era.

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A dinky little antique insect/bug/butterfly with a garnet cabochon abdomen and tiny seed pearls adorning the wings. The fixing is a tiny but very strongly hinged clip which works by pressing the wings together.
fig 1. A Victorian silver gilt brooch shaped like an insect, featuring a cabochon red garnet body and wings accented with small seed pearls.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Gilt Garnet Insect Clip Brooch

SIZE: 2.2 x 1.8cm.

WEIGHT: 2.4g.

MATERIALS: Gilded silver, garnet, pearl.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped 800 (silver fineness), with an unidentified maker's mark.

CONDITION: The brooch is in excellent antique condition. We have not overcleaned it so as to preserve the antique patina.

ERA: Estimated late Victorian/Edwardian (c.late 1800s-1914).

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Garnet Insect Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I A Victorian silver gilt brooch shaped like an insect, featuring a cabochon red garnet body and wings accented with small seed pearls.

Victorian Silver Gilt Garnet Insect Clip Brooch

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A Victorian silver gilt brooch shaped like an insect, featuring a cabochon red garnet body and wings accented with small seed pearls.
Victorian Silver Gilt Garnet Insect Clip Brooch
Ref: SA1241578
A Victorian silver gilt brooch shaped like an insect, featuring a cabochon red garnet body and wings accented with small seed pearls.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Gilt, Garnet, Seed Pearl
  • ColourGold and Deep Red
  • MotifsInsect form, Cabochon gemstone body, Engraved wings, Seed pearl accents

This Victorian silver gilt insect clip brooch takes the form of a small bug with engraved wings, a deep red cabochon garnet body, and seed pearl accents. The hinged fixing operates by pressing the wings together, and the reverse bears an 800 silver fineness stamp alongside an unidentified maker's mark. The piece displays a dark patina consistent with antique age, deep blue velvet upholstery lining the interior of the heart-shaped display box, and gold-coloured metal hardware on the box hinge. Measuring 2.2 x 1.8 cm and weighing 2.4 g, the brooch is small enough to wear pinned to clothing, a lapel, or a hat, bringing a touch of Victorian Gothic style to daily wear.

FAQs

Victorian insect jewellery emerged during the mid-to-late 19th century, driven by widespread scientific interest in entomology and natural history. Craftsmen fashioned bees, flies, beetles, and butterflies into wearable items, frequently utilizing coloured gemstones, pearls, and precious metals.

These brooches were typically constructed from silver, gold, or silver gilt (vermeil). Gemstones such as garnets, amethysts, and diamonds formed the abdomen or thorax, while seed pearls, enamel, or hand-chased metalwork decorated the wings and legs.

Authentic pieces generally feature era-specific fastenings, such as simple C-clasps, tubed hinges, or extended pin stems that protrude past the frame. Hand-engraved details, natural gemstone inclusions, and age-appropriate oxidisation on the metalwork also distinguish original items from modern reproductions.

Beyond garment and lapel placement, antique brooches can be styled in a home by mounting them inside velvet-lined shadow boxes or placing them on vintage trinket trays. Displaying them under glass cloches or on velvet accent cushions allows the metalwork to serve as decorative tabletop accents.

Clean the metal surfaces gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to preserve delicate gilding and prevent surface abrasion. Avoid submerging items with seed pearls or mounted gemstones in liquid cleaning solutions, as moisture can weaken settings and damage organic pearl lustre.
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