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Posted 2 years ago
TamaraB
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I guess most people know I love my butterflies! Here are two from Norway. The top blue one is David Andersen, the lower one is Hroar Prydz (hopefully I spelled that right!) They are sterling with vermiel and have the sterling mark on back with the makers mark. One I found at a antique store in Monterey California, the other eBay ;-).
Even without the marks they have a certain look to them as if they are smiling at you. I can spot one from a mile just by their cute little faces.
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