A fabulous Georgian gold filigree and cannetille detailed pique butterfly brooch adorned with ruby eyes dating from circa 1830. The wonderful early 19th century brooch has a highly detailed and hand formed gold body a top two round, faceted ruby eyes sit from which masterfully crafted proboscis protrude. The wings formed of a single piece of turquoise shell are further adorned with inlaid gold leaf shaped pieces and centrally set highly ornate gold cannetille work relate from the body of the butterfly. A fabulous piece of antique jewellery history remaining in excellent, wearable condition.
Contact us if you require additional images or video clips of this piece.
Reasonable offers will be considered.
MEASUREMENT – 59mm W x 44mm H
WEIGHT – 7.3g
MATERIALS – Gold/ tortoise shell/ ruby
HALLMARK – Unmarked not unusual for the period and tested throughout as gold using a touchstone
CONDITION – Overall very good condition commensurate with age and use. The fine gold work is in very good condition with most details intact and brooch pin opens and closes securely.
