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A Victorian Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
About the Item
A Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the body set with old-cut diamonds, the wings embellished with rose and old-cut diamonds, emeralds and rubies, perched on a branch with rose-cut diamond-set leaves, all mounted in yellow gold, the detachable butterfly can be worn individually as a brooch, accompanied by associated fitting, circa 1880, unmarked, tested as 18ct gold, measuring 4.3 2.7cm, gross weight 10.8 grams.
This antique brooch is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold.
This colourful and bright Victorian butterfly brooch comes from the collection of Bentley and Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. This brooch features a yellow gold floral branch set with sparkling rose-cut diamonds. Resting on the branch is a butterfly set with further rose-cut and old European cut diamonds and decorated with bright and vivid rubies and emeralds. This charming brooch is versatile: the branch can be detached, and the butterfly can be worn alone for a simpler look. This brooch would look perfect adorning the lapel of a summer jacket.
Should you choose to make this purchase we would be delighted to send it to you in a Bentley & Skinner handmade leather case packed in a gift-wrapped Bentley & Skinner black and gold presentation box. Shortly afterwards we will send you on a valuation for insurance purposes for your reference and safekeeping.
- Metal:18k Gold
- Weight:10.8 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.07 in (27 mm)Length: 1.7 in (43 mm)
- Style:Victorian
- Place of Origin:England
- Period:Late 19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:
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