Rare Vintage Sterling SILVER TLM Mott Butterfly Wing Paradise Picture Brooch

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Gorgeous! - This is a fabulous Art Deco example of the wonderful butterfly jewellery made by Thomas L. Mott of England - this is a gorgeous piece a beautiful wing fabulously set to a solid silver oblong shaped brooch, appropriately marked for TLM Sterling to the rear - measuring c. 1" inch diameter (2.4cm) - a period c catch is present - Depicting an idylic paradise beach, with carefully reverse painted palm trees on the beach, with mountains in the rear - a delicate fine example - superb condition the wing, this is an adorable piece and it will delight the most discerning of collectors. A nice low start and no reserve!. Thomas Mott (TLM) exhibited his beautiful reversepainted butterfly wing jewellery at the British Empire Exhibition of 1924 . His company was the largest producer of butterfly wing jewelry in the 1920"s/1930"s. Becoming a favourite accessory of the Art Deco period, these pieces are now becoming highly sought after and collected . For more information follow this link: /stories/25753-english-butterfly-wing-jewellery . If you love vintage & antique items, or are just looking for something a little different to give a loved one as a special and unusual "blast from the past" gift - be sure to Check out my other items ! I am always happy to combine postage certainly smaller items travel well together and often attract read more

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