Art Nouveau Sterling Butterfly Wing Brooch | Reverse Painted Palm Tree Pin
Description
An antique Art Nouveau sterling pin featuring butterfly wing with a reverse painted tropical palm tree and sunset over the beach scene. The blue Morpho butterfly wing is the background this beach scene, the black details are hand painted on the back of the glass dome. The blue butterfly wing creates an irredescent and shimmering effect. The cabochon is set in a bezel and framed by an Art Nouveau foliate pierced and embossed design. These were sold as tourist souvenier jewelry. Stamped 'Sterling' on the reverse. This is more likely manufactured by Hoffman but unsigned.
Measurements: Measures 1 5/8" by 7/8".
Condition: Very good condition. There is some minor brown spots mainly on the edges by the frame. No deterioration or flaking to the butterfly wing.
Shipping: Ships in 1 to 3 days.
Features
- Sterling silver
- Crystal / Glass / Imitation
Design elements
- Art Nouveau
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