Stunning antique circa 1920s Art Deco era sterling silver morpho butterfly wing necklace! This whimsical statement pendant features a dreamy iridescent blue morpho butterfly wing, preserved under a clear cover. The collectible necklace has pretty floral details, and is shown modeled on a brand new sterling silver 18″ chain. An absolutely gorgeous piece of signed English jewelry, perfect for anyone who loves butterflies!
ERA – Circa 1920s – Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL – Sterling silver pendant, morpho butterfly wing, sterling silver chain
MARKINGS / HISTORY – Back of pendant is vaguely marked “MADE IN ENGLAND T.M. & CO STERLING SILVER” for Thomas L. Mott. Butterfly wing jewelry’s popularity soared in 1924 due to a feature at the British Empire Exhibition by the firm Thomas L. Mott. It remained very popular in England well into the 1930s and subsequently also became a trend in the U.S.
CONDITION – Good antique condition. Sterling silver metal has been professionally polished and cleaned. Clear cover is intact and butterfly wing has been overall preserved. Amazing antique butterfly necklace!
SIZE / MEASUREMENTS – Chain Modeled: 18 inches, Pendant (including bail): 2 x 1 1/4 inches, Weight (without chain): 9.66 grams
PRESENTATION: Listing includes a complimentary MJV logo gift box, as shown in last photo. All other boxes are for display only.
AUTHENTICITY: Each item in our shop has been hand-selected and inspected by a GIA Graduate Gemologist.
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