Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
Butterfly wing jewellery was popular in the Art Deco period and it involved using real butterfly wings (usually from the South American Morpho butterfly) to create rich blue accents. The square glass body sliced-cut in diamond patterns. The neck with original glass stopper.
Hallmarks:
G.W.A for G W Aldridge
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion passant.
Date letter "z" for 1924.
Condition:
Some damage to the screw-top part lid, creases, signs of possible repair. This is reflected in the price.
Butterfly cabochon in very good condition.
Glass in perfect condition. No chips or cracks.
Dimensions:
Height: 8cm / 3 inches.
Base : 4cm x 4cm / 1.4 inches x 1.4 inches.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
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Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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George V Silver & "Butterfly Wing" Glass Scent Bottle by G. W. Aldridge, Birmingham 1924
