Item Specifics:

• Condition: Pre-owned

• Brand/Maker: H.W. King (HWK)

• Metal: Sterling Silver

• Metal Purity: 925

• Main Stone: Real Butterfly Wing (Morpho)

• Era: 1920-1930s (Art Deco)

• Shape: Oval

• Country of Origin: Great Britain / England

Description:

This is a stunning antique Art Deco brooch made by the renowned British silversmith H.W. King (HWK) in the 1920s. It features a genuine Morpho butterfly wing encased in an oval sterling silver setting.

Captivating Iridescence:

The wing creates a stunning "Electric Blue" glow that changes intensity depending on the angle of light. This phenomenon is known as "structural color"—a true miracle of nature preserved in silver for over 100 years.

Geologist's Verification (Authenticity Guaranteed):

As a former geologist, I have personally inspected this piece under 100x magnification. The overlapping microscopic scales unique to the Morpho rhetenor/menelaus are clearly visible (please see the close-up microscope photo). I guarantee this is a genuine butterfly wing specimen, not a painted imitation or a modern print.

Condition Report:

"Honest Vintage Condition"

• Glass: The glass surface has minor scratches commensurate with age, but the view remains clear.

• Silver: The sterling silver frame has a lovely antique patina that has not been over-polished.

• Wing: As seen in the photos, there is natural antique browning/foxing around the edges. This is typical for authentic pieces of this age (1920s) where the organic material has naturally oxidized. This "Antique Patina" is proof that it is an original Art Deco piece and not a modern reproduction.

• Function: The pin and catch are working securely.

Stamps / Hallmarks:

• "STERLING SILVER"

• "HWK" (Maker's mark for H.W. King)

Measurements:

• Size: approx. 55.3 mm x 27.6 mm ( 2.18 inches x 1.09 inches )

• Weight: 14.83 g

Please refer to the photos for the exact condition. If you have any questions or need more specific photos, please feel free to ask.

Shipping & Handling

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