Vintage Large Butterfly Glass Paste Brooch Period_Edwardian (1901-1914)

Vintage Large Butterfly Glass Paste Brooch Period_Edwardian (1901-1914)An enormous costume butterfly brooch from the late 20th Century fashioned in white metal with large, open work wings decorated with a dazzling array of glittering glass pastes in various cuts, sizes and colours. The body is made up of one large round paste and one pear cut paste that are expertly cut to mimic the clarity and sparkle of large diamonds. It's an extravagant statement piece, displaying beautiful workmanship and is fitted with a strong pin

Weighs: 8 grams

STONES: Peridot (8 x 10mm

fiery intensity

Maker’s initials (J

AGE: Circa 1960

ITEM NUMBER: VE21

CONDITION: Good – Some marks across the stones surface and one small fault at the side of the carnelian

Measures: Bar length 55mm - Spider 25mm across x 30mm down

featuring two fabulous flowers blossoming out of the front

They were especially popular in the Victorian era and gifted as romantic tokens by lovers during long periods of separation

ITEM NUMBER: 22-428V

which was a popular fashion trend in the 19th century but would look equally beautiful on a silver chain