Unusual Antique Victorian Arts And Crafts Gilt Wirework Butterfly Brooch
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:20329756 | Style/ Period: Victorian |
| Type: Brooch/ Pin |
A pretty and unusual Victorian gilt wirework brooch in the shape of a butterfly. The brooch is handcrafted and may be an Arts and Crafts piece. It measures 1 5" wide. A couple of larger wires on the back test as silver and I suspect the whole piece is silver gilt but I've been unable to get a positive test on the body of the piece, possibly the gilding is preventing a reaction. As such I'm selling as costume jewellery. There is a small plaque on the back of the piece, I assume for make...rs mark, but this has been left blank.
The pin, hinge and clasp of the brooch are in good working order and there is a small loop at the top of the piece for a safety chain or perhaps to convert to a pendant. There is a little verdigris on the hinge and clasp, and the bottom right of the wing has been slightly squashed in but otherwise the piece is in nice antique condition.
Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
The pin, hinge and clasp of the brooch are in good working order and there is a small loop at the top of the piece for a safety chain or perhaps to convert to a pendant. There is a little verdigris on the hinge and clasp, and the bottom right of the wing has been slightly squashed in but otherwise the piece is in nice antique condition.
Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
