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Vintage Orange & Green Enamel Butterfly Brooch Marked Sterling Silver
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Vintage Orange & Green Enamel Butterfly Brooch Marked Sterling Silver

1920 - 1940
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A lovely vintage silver and enamel butterfly brooch from the 1920s - 30s. The enamel is an unusual combination of lime green and orange with black enamel spots over very detailed wings.

It's a lovely example of English design with Sterling Silver marked to the back and a c clasp with pin fastening.

This would make a great gift for nature lovers, collectors of silver and enamel or even just to add a splash of colour to any outfit.

Measurements: 3.1 cm wide, 2 cm high, weight: 4.1 grams

All weights and measurements are approximate.

Stock code: 170105

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1243861
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170105
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Description
A lovely vintage silver and enamel butterfly brooch from the 1920s - 30s.
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The enamel is an unusual combination of lime green and orange with black enamel spots over very detailed wings.
Woodbridge Antiques

It's a lovely example of English design with Sterling Silver marked to the back and a c clasp with pin fastening.

fig 1. A sterling silver butterfly brooch featuring green and orange enamel detailing on the wings.
fig 1. Vintage Orange & Green Enamel Butterfly Brooch Marked Sterling Silver

This would make a great gift for nature lovers, collectors of silver and enamel or even just to add a splash of colour to any outfit.

Measurements: 3.1 cm wide, 2 cm high, weight: 4.1 grams

All weights and measurements are approximate.

Stock code: 170105

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243861
Dealers Internal Ref
170105
Woodbridge Antiques
Woodbridge Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories

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Archive I A sterling silver butterfly brooch featuring green and orange enamel detailing on the wings.

Vintage Orange & Green Enamel Butterfly Brooch Marked Sterling Silver

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Woodbridge Antiques

Woodbridge Antiques
Telephone 01394 387 210
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Westerfield Business Centre
Main Road
Westerfield
Suffolk
IP6 9AB
United Kingdom

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A sterling silver butterfly brooch featuring green and orange enamel detailing on the wings.
Vintage orange & green enamel butterfly brooch marked Sterling Silver
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A sterling silver butterfly brooch featuring green and orange enamel detailing on the wings.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourGreen and Orange
  • MotifsGuilloche enamel, Butterfly wings, Textured silver body, Black eyespot details

This vintage brooch from the 1930s takes the form of a butterfly executed in sterling silver and enamel. The wings display a vibrant combination of lime green and orange guilloche enamel, detailed with black eyespot markings and textured veins, while the body and antennae are rendered in shaped silver. A traditional pin and c-clasp fastening is fitted to the reverse, alongside a sterling silver hallmark. The piece measures 3.1 cm wide and 2 cm high. Today, this brooch can be pinned to lapels, scarves, hats, or bags to add a bright splash of colour to everyday outfits. It suits nature lovers and collectors of antique silver and enamel accessories alike, functioning as a decorative accent for casual or formal wear.

FAQs

Insect-themed jewellery, particularly butterfly brooches, gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian era and continued through the Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and mid-20th-century periods. Enamelling techniques were frequently employed to replicate the natural colouration of butterfly wings on precious metal mounts.

These brooches are typically constructed from sterling silver, silver-gilt, or gold, serving as the base frame and pin mechanism. Vitreous enamel, made from powdered glass fused to the metal surface at high temperatures, creates the colourful wing patterns.

Authentic pieces generally feature purity hallmarks such as Sterling, 925, or makers marks on the reverse. Inspecting the pin mechanism, such as a C-clasp or rollover safety catch, helps date the object alongside evaluating the quality of the enamelling work.

Brooches can be worn on coat lapels, scarves, or hats, and can also be mounted inside framed shadow boxes for wall display. Collectors often arrange smaller jewellery items on fabric-lined trays or inside glass cloches as decorative accents.

Clean the metal using a soft silver polishing cloth, taking care to avoid harsh chemicals or liquid dips that can degrade the enamel. Store the item flat in a dry, soft-lined box away from direct heat to prevent thermal shock and chipping.
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