Morpho Butterfly Necklace - Art Deco Sterling Silver Blue Wing Cupid Diana Artemis - Antique Circa 1920s Era Sulphide Cameo England Jewelry

Rare antique circa 1920s Art Deco era sterling silver morpho butterfly necklace! This stunning pendant features an iridescent morpho butterfly wing background, with a cameo of cupid with Diana/Artemis. The historical charm is shown modeled on a brand new 20" sterling silver chain. A collectible piece of Art Deco era jewelry, displaying a beautiful depiction of art glass!

ERA - Circa 1920s - Art Deco

METAL / MATERIAL - Sterling silver pendant, sterling silver chain, morpho butterfly wing

MARKINGS / HISTORY - Back of pendant is vaguely marked "TM & 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 & cleaned. Butterfly wing has been preserved. Age appropriate patina & wear remains. Amazing antique butterfly wing necklace!

SIZE / MEASUREMENTS - Chain: 20 inches, Pendant (including bail): 1 5/8 x 7/8 inches, Weight (without chain): 5.55 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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