Victorian Paste Butterfly Brooch Smalls collection An exceptional pair of enamelled

An exceptional pair of enamelled torpedo earrings by Charles Peltant of Limoges

They essentially amount to the same thing

animal bones

The technique is said to have been invented by the ancient Egyptians

a couple of areas of enamel loss at the tips of the wings

Victorian Paste Butterfly Brooch Smalls collection An exceptional pair of enamelledDATE: Victorian, 1900 Cute Victorian butterfly brooch dating from the year 1900. It's set with white paste gemstones on the wings, turquoise and pearl on the body, and ruby eyes. Crafted in sterling silver, with clear Chester hallmarks to the reverse. STONES White Paste Gems, Turquoise, Pearl, Ruby (synthetic) MEASUREMENTS 3. 1 x 2. 0cm WEIGHT 6. 7g MARKS English hallmarks for sterling silver, Chester 1900 CONDITION Very good, fine antique patina