Early 20th century enamel dragonfly silver brooch GV and Co for Gourdel Vales. | ||
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Posted 9 years ago
kyratango
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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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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
A beauty !!!
Always the very best dragonflies !
Gorgeous! I was given a dragonfly ring today by a friend, so will be posting it here.
My favorite Kyra ...love the dragonflies ! :)
Beautiful Kyra.
What a lovely dragonfly, kyratango, and your photos do it all justice! :)
Sparkling bright colors, nice!
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!
Beautiful! Love the colors!
Thanks Vintagelamp!
Thank you for your visit and love, Midnight, Newtimes, Freiheit and Elisabethan :-)
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
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!
You're very Welcome, , Have a Great Day :-)
BZZZ BZZZ from the bibite, Lisa!
;-D
Hi Lisa! I think it is a piece of polished mother of pearl :-)
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
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
Mine has the mark too! Hidden under the enamel, can be guessed on pic#2, upper right wing :-))