Victorian Paste Butterfly Brooch Smalls collection with hand chased leaf motifs

with hand chased leaf motifs to the front and back

with aquamarine in the centre and petals set with pearls

They essentially amount to the same thing

A fantastic antique games compendium dating from the early 20th century

The technique is said to have been invented by the ancient Egyptians

Victorian Paste Butterfly Brooch Smalls collection with hand chased leaf motifsDATE: Victorian, 1900 Cute Victorian butterfly brooch dating from the year 1900. It's set with white paste gemstones on the wings, turquoise and pearl on the body, and ruby eyes. Crafted in sterling silver, with clear Chester hallmarks to the reverse. STONES White Paste Gems, Turquoise, Pearl, Ruby (synthetic) MEASUREMENTS 3. 1 x 2. 0cm WEIGHT 6. 7g MARKS English hallmarks for sterling silver, Chester 1900 CONDITION Very good, fine antique patina