Rare 1930's Butterfly Wing Silver Brooch Pin

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Adorable! - This is a fabulous Art Deco example of the wonderful butterfly antique jewellery often attributed to Thomas L. Mott of England - this is a gorgeous piece a beautiful wing fabulously set to a solid silver oval shaped pendant marked as Sterling and bearing the Shipton Patents (see pics) - measuring c. 1.5" inch long (3.9cm) on the oval. Depicting an unusual, and so beautifully designed, pair of Crinoline Ladies in their bonnets reverse painted to the clear glass oval cover. - a delicate fine example - nice, bright vibrant colours to the wing, this is an adorable piece and it will delight the most discerning of collectors. A nice low start and no reserve!.

Thomas Mott (TLM) exhibited his beautiful reversepainted butterfly wing jewellery at the British Empire Exhibition of 1924. His company was the largest producer of butterfly wing jewelry in the 1920"s/1930"s. Becoming a favourite accessory of the Art Deco period, these pieces are now becoming highly sought after and collected. For more information follow this link
PriceTHIS ITEM IS NOW RESERVED. Category Antique and Vintage Jewellery Date c.1930 1930s Antiques Material Silver Origin English Condition Excellent vintage Item code as144a480 / 1206 Nwk Status Sold

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