Antique Victorian Silver Butterfly Paste Brooch Circa 1900 Suffragette Jewellery

Antique Victorian Silver Butterfly Paste Brooch Circa 1900 Suffragette JewelleryA pretty antique late Victorian butterfly brooch modelled in sterling silver and decorated with glistening, white, red and blue pastes that simulate the beauty of diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Insect jewellery grew in popularity at the turn of the 20th Century due to a renewed love of the natural world following the vast urbanisation of the country. They were often decorated with colourful gemstones to enhance their beauty and value. Its a great

AGE: Circa 1958

The extravagant piece is made up of ornate

It’s very pretty and would look perfect on the end of a silver chain

Belt and Buckle motifs were popular in the Victorian era as their infinite loop and secure buckle symbolised eternal love and a strong unbreakable bond

ITEM NUMBER: 22-239

The hand is carved skilfully from burnt-orange coral and held in an ornate

MARKS: 925/ Sterling stamp

MEASURES: Width 41mm x Height 51mm (68mm inc

loyalty and friendship as the knot represents an everlasting bond that is unbreakable and forever entwined

Weighs: 12

ITEM NUMBER: 20-950

MEASURES: Width 24mm x Length 76mm x Depth 6mm