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Early 20th century enamel dragonfly silver brooch GV and Co for Gourdel Vales.

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    Posted 8 years ago

    kyratango
    (439 items)

    I call this "bubbles" pattern enamel martelé, aka hammered enamel.

    I don't know if it is the right name for it :-)

    James Fenton used it often in Arts and Crafts Era jewelry.

    Back of the pin is enameled too, in plain blue.
    This strengthen the piece.

    Unmarked silver, 4.8cm wingspan.

    Very little kyratisation :-))

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    Comments

    1. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Found a butterfly brother:
      https://www.etsy.com/listing/259514928/arts-and-crafts-1910s-butterfly-brooch?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=list&ga_search_query=art%20nouveau%20enamel&ref=sr_list_4
    2. Manikin Manikin, 8 years ago
      A beauty !!!
    3. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 8 years ago
      Always the very best dragonflies !
    4. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      Gorgeous! I was given a dragonfly ring today by a friend, so will be posting it here.
    5. mikelv85 mikelv85, 8 years ago
      My favorite Kyra ...love the dragonflies ! :)
    6. Caperkid, 8 years ago
      Beautiful Kyra.
    7. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      What a lovely dragonfly, kyratango, and your photos do it all justice! :)
    8. Agram.m Agram.m, 8 years ago
      Sparkling bright colors, nice!
    9. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Manikin, thank you, you're another :-)

      Phil, thank you, you're the best too :-)

      Bonnie, thanks! Impatient to see your Bzz Bzz ring!

      Mike, I knew you'd love it! Thanks :-)

      Caperkid, thanks for your kind comment!

      Katherine thanks for your lovely comment and compliment :-D

      Marga! Thank you! These bright colors aren't my favourite, but couldn't let it go!

      Many thanks to you all 19 Bzz Bzz lovers!
    10. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 8 years ago
      Beautiful! Love the colors!
    11. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Thanks Vintagelamp!

      Thank you for your visit and love, Midnight, Newtimes, Freiheit and Elisabethan :-)
    12. kerry10456 kerry10456, 8 years ago
      Very neat.....I recently caught a photo of a very similar colored one, your pin has "Real" life colors to it. It drew my attention as very neat piece, but when compared to photo, really loved seeing it. Thanks for sharing
    13. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Lisa, thanks for the love!

      Kerry, I highly appreciate your comment and kind visit :-)
      Happy too to know there are real dragonflies with such bright colors!
    14. kerry10456 kerry10456, 8 years ago
      You're very Welcome, , Have a Great Day :-)
    15. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      BZZZ BZZZ from the bibite, Lisa!
      ;-D
    16. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Hi Lisa! I think it is a piece of polished mother of pearl :-)
    17. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Warning, described as ANTIQUE suffragette, in antique vintage category!

      Only alert to the wise customer is saying "Typical classic Art Nouveau Design", and the fact there is no pics of the back...

      Lots of fraudulent appealing new pieces as this one in this seller's auctions!

      http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Antique-9ct-Gold-Silver-Diamond-Amethyst-Peridot-Suffragette-Butterfly-Brooch-/381565039880?hash=item58d70c7508:g:-R8AAOSwYlJW4Azz

      http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Antique-9ct-Gold-Silver-Gilt-Diamond-Amethyst-Pearl-Lavalier-Pendant-Chain-/401085943352?hash=item5d6295ce38:g:QikAAOSwxp9W3-qd

      http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Antique-9ct-Gold-Silver-Gilt-Moonstone-0-60ct-Diamond-Amethyst-Necklace-/401079056913?hash=item5d622cba11:g:c9QAAOSwG-1W0eQa

      The famous Murrle Bennet necklace and earrings are described as reproductions in the description: "stunning collectable set of jewellery in an Antique style that has been reproduced in a style similar
      to the designs by Murrle Bennett."

      http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Antique-9ct-Gold-Silver-Gilt-Moonstone-0-60ct-Diamond-Amethyst-Necklace-/401079056913?hash=item5d622cba11:g:c9QAAOSwG-1W0eQa
    18. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Found same one marked GV and Co for Gourdel Vales, 1905!

      https://www.etsy.com/listing/258742990/1905-english-arts-crafts-sterling-enamel?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=antique%20enamel%20silver&ref=sr_gallery_39
    19. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Mine has the mark too! Hidden under the enamel, can be guessed on pic#2, upper right wing :-))

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