Vauxhall Glass Butterfly Brooches Peridot This piece was made circa

This piece was made circa 1910

Psyche is the Greek goddess of the soul

interestingly it was originally an earring but the fitting has been gold soldered closed

The sapphires are framed by a halo of sparkling old mine-cut diamonds

The slightly faded miniature of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s father lies under a bevelled rock crystal setting

Vauxhall Glass Butterfly Brooches Peridot This piece was made circaA pair of red Vauxhall glass butterfly brooches. These brooches are a rare find, they are so full of character they look as though they are about to take flight. Vauxhall Glass was a type of gem substitute that was very popular in the Victorian Era and named after the factory that made them. Circa 1870 Measurements: 3. 2cm x 2. 8cm