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Antique Victorian Paste Silver Dragonfly Brooch Pin
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for sale €462     $502
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Antique Victorian Paste Silver Dragonfly Brooch Pin

19th century
Description

This superb antique dragonfly brooch is set with many clear paste gemstones encrusted on its body and red paste cabochon eyes, modelled in silver.

The combination of diamond-like paste stones and silver in the form of an insect brooch creates an eye-catching and memorable piece that can spark conversations and draw attention due to its distinct design!

STONES

Clear Paste

Red Paste

Blue Paste

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 5.1cm x 5.0cm

HALLMARK

ENGLAND

STERLING (faded)

WEIGHT

11 grams

CONDITION

This desirable antique paste brooch remains in great condition. The paste stones are all well-set and original, with a couple showing very slight discolouration due to age. The pin is sturdy and keeps the brooch secure when worn. Overall, this brooch is stunning and would make a wonderful statement piece.

Item Number - SD1157

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Paste Dragonfly Brooch to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09719193
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Stamped 'ENGLAND': fixes the date after the 1890 McKinley Tariff Act.
Simple C-clasp and tube hinge: standard fittings before the widespread use of safety catches.
Closed-back settings for the stones: the traditional method for foiled paste.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245599
Dealers Internal Reference
SD1157
Description
This superb antique dragonfly brooch is set with many clear paste gemstones encrusted on its body and red paste cabochon eyes, modelled in silver.

The combination of diamond-like paste stones and silver in the form of an insect brooch creates an eye-catching and memorable piece that can spark conversations and draw attention due to its distinct design!

fig 1. An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Paste Silver Dragonfly Brooch Pin

STONES

Clear Paste

Red Paste

Blue Paste

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 5.1cm x 5.0cm

HALLMARK

ENGLAND

STERLING (faded)

WEIGHT

11 grams

CONDITION

This desirable antique paste brooch remains in great condition.

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The paste stones are all well-set and original, with a couple showing very slight discolouration due to age.
Lancastrian Jewellers

The pin is sturdy and keeps the brooch secure when worn. Overall, this brooch is stunning and would make a wonderful statement piece.

Item Number - SD1157

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Paste Dragonfly Brooch to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09719193
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Stamped 'ENGLAND': fixes the date after the 1890 McKinley Tariff Act.
Simple C-clasp and tube hinge: standard fittings before the widespread use of safety catches.
Closed-back settings for the stones: the traditional method for foiled paste.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245599
Dealers Internal Ref
SD1157
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes.
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Archive I An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes.

Antique Victorian Paste Silver Dragonfly Brooch Pin

Archive II An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes. View II
Archive III An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes. View III
Archive IV An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes. View IV
Archive V An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes. View V
Archive VI An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes. View VI
Archive VII An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes. View VII
Archive VIII An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes. View VIII
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Lancastrian Jewellers

Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
Location
Dalton House
9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lancastrianjewellers
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An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes.
Antique Victorian Paste Silver Dragonfly Brooch Pin
Ref: SA1245599
An antique silver dragonfly brooch set with clear paste stones, accented with blue glass cabochons on the wings and red stone eyes.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass Paste
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsInsect motif, Cabochon accents, Openwork wings, Faceted paste stones

This Victorian silver brooch takes the form of an insect, styled as a dragonfly with openwork wings. The body and wings are encrusted with clear faceted paste stones, accented by blue glass cabochons on the wing tips and red paste cabochon eyes. The metal has a silver finish, and the piece rests inside a velvet-lined box with a deep blue interior. A sturdy pin hardware is mounted on the reverse to secure the item during wear. Measuring 5.1 cm x 5.0 cm, the jewel functions as a wearable accessory that can be pinned to garments or textiles as an ornamental accent for personal wear.

FAQs

Victorian paste jewellery features hand-cut leaded glass stones crafted to simulate precious gemstones, a decorative art technique widely favoured throughout the nineteenth century.

Antique insect brooches were commonly constructed from silver or gold, set with faceted paste glass, cabochons, enamel, or natural gemstones to capture naturalistic forms.

Authentic Victorian paste pieces typically feature closed-back or openwork silver settings, foil-backed glass stones, and period-accurate pin mechanisms such as long c-clasps.

Antique brooches can be worn on tailored coat lapels, silk scarves, collar tips, or fastened to velvet ribbons to style as a choker.

Keep paste jewellery completely dry to preserve any underlying foil backing, wiping gently with a dry microfibre cloth while avoiding liquid cleaners and ultrasonic immersion.
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