Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Chrysiridia madagascarensis' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Danaus plexippus 2. Tiramala limniace' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Iliades agenor 2. Parides aeneas' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Parnassius apollo 2. Aporia cratoegi' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Hestia idea 2. Ideopsis daos' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Vanessa urticae 2. 3. Pyrameis cardui' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. 2. Helicopis acis 3. Zeonia chorinceus' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. 2. Delias eucharis 3. Delias philyra' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. 2. Catagramma astarte 3. 4. Haematera pyramus' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. 2. Polygoma C. album 3. Vanessa polychloros' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. 2. Pseudolycaena marsyas 3. 4. Evenus regalis' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Cynthia juliana 2. Anartia amalthea 3. Junonia orthosia' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
By William Peck
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Heliconius erato 2. Heliconus vesta 3. Heliconus sylvanus' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Butterfly Pin
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in gold, this exquisite piece features intricately designed wings adorned with sparkling diamonds. The body showcases an aged turquoise stone, adding a pop of color. Two ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Majolica Fielding Bamboo Basketweave Hummingbird Butterfly Pitcher Jug
By Simon Fielding
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Aesthetic movement Majolica pitcher or jug featuring a bamboo and basketweave design with hummingbirds, butterfly and flowers, turquoise interior. British Registrati...
Majolica
LARGE ViNTAGE TAXIDERMY BUTTERFLIES INSIDE GOOD SIZED DISPLAY CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning medium sized display case which houses large vintage Taxidermy Butterfly's Please note the d...
Wood
Antique Diamond, Pearl and Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1880s, this diamond, pearl, and gem-set butterfly brooch is set in silver-topped 18K gold. The old mine-cut diamond and pearl body, with emerald eyes and ruby-tipped a...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19K Yellow Gold Eros with Butterfly Symbol of Psyche Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This cameo brooch captivates with its intricate craftsmanship and delicate design. Crafted in 19k gold, it features a finely carved cameo depicting Eros poised in a serene pose gestu...
Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1899, Russia
Located in Victoria, CA
A captivating antique Russian brooch crafted in 14k gold in St. Petersburg between 1899 and 1908, embodying the refined artistry of the late Imperial era. Designed as a delicate butt...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique English Bamboo Table with Later ARTISAN Decoupage BUTTERFLY
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique English bamboo rectangular table. Newly restored in England with black paint overlaid with decoupage of butterflies and moths, all framed with a border.
Bamboo, Wood
19th Century Majolica Pair of Jardinieres Butterflies & Snails Royal Worcester
By Royal Worcester
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Victorian Majolica jardinieres in a shape of wooden fence boxes with ivy, a snail and a butterfly signed Royal Worcester, circa 1880.
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Halcyon by Hasharat: Cobalt Morpho Butterflies Under a 19th-Century Glass Dome
Located in New York, NY
Halcyon by Hasharat – Cobalt Morpho and Lacewing Butterflies Under a 19th-Century Glass Dome A striking contemporary natural history sculpture by Hasharat, Halcyon presents a gracef...
Glass
Antique German Dresden Ruffled Serpentine Floral Butterfly Bowl Compote 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Dresden porcelain serving bowl or compote featuring square form with serpentine ruffled edge design, gold trim, flowers and insects (butterflies, ladybugs, moths). D...
Porcelain
$6,950
19th century English still life of Strawberries in a landscape with butterfly
By Henry George Todd
Located in Woodbury, CT
Henry George Todd (British, fl. late 19th century) Still Life of Strawberries with Butterfly Signed and dated 1878, lower left Oil on canvas Presented in an ornate giltwood frame wit...
Canvas, Oil
Two Antique Bing & Grondahl Plates, Hand-Painted with Butterfly and Insect
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two antique b & g Bing & Grondahl plates. Hand-painted with butterfly and insect. Measures: 16.5 cm. 1860s-1870s. In good condition. Wear on the gold. 1st. factory quality.
Antique Gold Scarf Ring Three Colour Gold Silver Swallow Butterfly Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little scarf clip has been created in the Japanese taste popular in 1875 ca. The front of the scarf clip is decorated with animals and flowers in relief. Three differen...
Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Amethyst Peridot Vintage Style Butterfly Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
A graceful vintage-style butterfly pendant that symbolizes transformation and beauty. Natural amethyst gemstones shimmer in rich purple tones, accented by fresh green peridot for a v...
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zabihi Collection Vintage Green Turkish Anatolian Butterfly Rug dated 1975
Located in New York, NY
a Turkish Anatolian green color rug with a butterfly design dated 1975 item j4972 1'10'' x 3'5''
Wool
Minton Dessert Service with Butterflies and Flowers and Gold Rims
By Minton
Located in Pembroke, MA
Extraordinary porcelain dessert service attributed to Minton comprising 23 pieces with turquoise ground, hand painted butterflies, flowers and floral garlands. The perimeters and ins...
Porcelain
Antique English Butterfly Leaf Oval Carved Dining Table 118" Tiger Oak c1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique English Carved Honey Oak Butterfly Oval Dining Table ~~118.5" Wide~~c.1920s-30s This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items ~~CAPABLE OF SEATI...
Oak
Tiffany & Company Early 1900 Gold and Diamond double Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company Double Butterfly Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length. Silver top and 14k Gold back, set with old Mine and Rose cut Diamonds totaling approximately ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Bacchus Dionysus with Butterfly Cameo Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and very rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Cameo Pendant or Brooch of a magnificent hand carved face of Bacchus, also known as Dionysus, with a Butt...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$357Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Estate Style Opal Center Butterfly Brooch Pendant with Sapphires and Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant 12.2 carats opal, blue sapphire, glass filled ruby and diamond butterfly brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing a graceful Victorian Revival inspir...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
18KT Blackened White Gold Butterfly Brooch with 23.13 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Rose cut diamonds in shapes of round, pear, oval and cushion have been meticulously set in a blackened 18 karat white gold butterfly setting. The rose cuts set against the blackened ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1881 Rookwood Butterfly Chocolate Pot Teapot Coffee Pot Pitcher 9.5"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique early 1881 Rookwood chocolate pot / teapot / coffee pot or pitcher featuring a floral and butterfly motif with lid and handle. Accompanying paperwork attributes this pi...
Pottery
$512Sale Price / item|50% Off
Luxury 17.62ct Multi Gemstone & Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant 17.62 carats multigemstone and diamond brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver. Sparkling diamonds in mixed sizes are delicately set throughout the design, tota...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
"Butterfly Wing" 4.10ct Australian Solid Black Opal 9ct Gold Ring Blue Green
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Magnificent custom handmade ring crafted in 9ct gold, designed to showcase this natural Australian solid black opal at its finest. The opal displays an incredibly vivid play of colou...
Opal, Black Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Simpson Hall Miller Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Butterfly Tea Set - 6 Pcs
By Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simpson Hall Miller Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Butterfly Tea Set - 6 Pcs. Listing includes (2) Tea/Coffee Pots, (1) Lidded Creamer with Winged Dragon, (1) Open Creamer, (1) Sma...
Silver Plate
Antique Multi-colored Gemstones Diamond Silver-Topped 14k Yellow Gold Butterfly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating antique brooch from the late 19th century, features a stunning array of mixed-cut rubies, exuding a rich red hue. The old-mine cut diamonds add a touch of classic elega...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Oval Platter 16 Bing and Grondahl B&G Kjøbenhavn Denmark Butterfly Lace Blue
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oval Platter 16 Bing and Grondahl B&G Kjøbenhavn Denmark Butterfly Lace Blue. Item featured is marked 16 to underside. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 1.75" H x 13.5" W x 9.5...
Porcelain
Antique Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Bing & Grøndahl porcelain vase with hand-painted butterflies and flowers. Handles modelled as snakes from Medusa's hair. 1870s. Measures: 24 x 15.5 cm. In excellent origi...
Porcelain
Antique Drum Bell & Castanet Music Box with Butterfly Strikers, Paillard, c.1890
By Paillard Frères 1
Located in London, GB
A very attractive antique music box with drum, bells and castanet made by Paillard in St Croix, Switzerland, c. 1890. The music movement of this music box is a real treat. The six e...
Brass, Enamel, Steel
OOAK Reworked Vintage Butterfly Pendant Baroque Pearl Leather Statement Choker
Located in St. Louis, MO
Reworked one of a kind vintage Butterfly statement choker on leather with Baroque Pearls, faceted Pyrite, Black Crystals, and a Victorian Lapis Lazuli pendant drop.
Crystal, Pearl, Pyrite, Freshwater Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Gold Plate
$435Sale Price / item|50% Off
Statement Butterfly Diamond Brooch Pin Ruby and Opal Center Stone in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Statement Butterfly Diamond Brooch Pin Ruby and Opal Center Stone in 925 Silver in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and butterfly , designed to make a bold statement. ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
16" Oval Platter 15 Bing and Grondahl B&G Kjøbenhavn Denmark Butterfly Lace Blue
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
16" Oval Platter 15 Bing and Grondahl B&G Kjøbenhavn Denmark Butterfly Lace Blue. Item featured is marked 15 to underside. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 1.75" H x16 " W x ...
Porcelain
Bes Ben Velvet Mask Hat with Cut Steel Butterflies
By Bes-Ben
Located in New York, NY
Black velvet mask shaped hat with Victorian style blacked cut steel butterfly decorations.
English Victorian Enameled Glass And Bronze Mounted Vase As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Enameled bronze mounted glass vase as lamp. English Victorian chinoiserie enameled florals with butterfly.
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
6.25ct Basaltic Sapphire, 0.24ct Emerald 7.30ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This large Victorian sapphire and diamond butterfly brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15k yellow gold and si...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
King of Swords by Salvador Dalí
By Salvador Dalí
Located in New Orleans, LA
In Rider–Waite Tarot, the king’s throne is decorated with butterflies, and in Victorian Fairy Tarot, the king has butterfly wings himself.
Gouache, Photographic Paper
Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
This beautiful late Victorian butterfly brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
A Victorian Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
This colourful and bright Victorian butterfly brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
18k Gold
Magnificent Late Victorian Diamond-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
The diamonds are all old-cut and rose-cut, giving this piece alluring sparkle. The eyes of the butterfly are set with cabochon-cut rubies, a typical feature of Victorian jewellery de...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
French marks, tested as 18ct and platinum. Victorian brooch in excellent condition. A late Victorian novelty brooch in the form of a butterfly, from the collection of Bentley & ...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian Burmese ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, the thorax and wings set with old European and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4 carats in total, the abdomen and...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
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