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TeresaD
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I was told that this pin & Bracelet was made from Butterfly wings if you can tell me anything more it will help
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On the back it reads england sterling patent august 1924
In the art nouveau period became the hand work of the goldsmiths threatens because of the new mechanized working methods. Moreover one got in this period the idea that did not exaggerate luxuriously tidy was. For this reason one tried new make ways in making jewels. One used thereby nor always Rozen, and Nightingales as an aim but for example also Marabues and wings of butterflies. Large examples of goldsmiths of that time period are: Réne Lalique, Lucien Gaillard, Wolfers etc. This manner of making jewels continued to in Art Deco. From this period pin descends therefore probable also.
Hi I wrote a little article about English Butterfly Wing Jewellery, which you can see at my show & tell and I am sure will help you with your research. A lovely piece! Enjoy! :) Tilly
Just added a Bracelet & would like to say thanks for the help
You'r welcome and nice to "meet" you here again. It's a long time, missed you.
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The bracelet is beautiful. Are some of the panels just brown and black? Sorry to hear about your daughter - hope she's in good health. This website is a great place to escape daily worries for awhile.
I love the bracelet and I always know you are never alone :)) I am a single mother of 2 girls 5 and 12. Its never easy...and everyday is a blessing xoxoxo
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Thank you all Vary much Just got back from the vet with two of my dogs what a Big bill { The colors are all blue with black trees they are all the same the color changes from the reflection or sun hit's them you can see the blue / brown /purple / It looks so much better on Pictures do it no Justice