This collectible brooch is a fascinating piece of vintage souvenir jewellery, celebrating the iconic era of ocean liner travel. It is crafted in polished Sterling Silver, forming an elegant circular shape, finished with a twisted rope or cable border.
The central panel employs the distinctive technique of Reverse Painted Butterfly Wing Jewellery. The background is composed of a real Butterfly Wing (likelyMorpho), providing a breath-taking, shifting iridescent blue that beautifully captures the look of the sea and sky. The centre features a Miniature Artwork Painted onto the protective covering and is a detailed miniature of the famous Canadian Pacific ocean liner, the 'EMPRESS OF ENGLAND'. The ship's name is clearly inscribed across the bottom.
This piece is highly prized by collectors of both vintage travel memorabilia and butterfly wing jewellery, offering a tangible link to a bygone age of transatlantic travel. This elegant brooch makes a wonderful statement piece or a treasured gift for a nautical enthusiast.
As with all vintage and antique jewellery, there are likely to be signs of wear conducive with age and use. It is an integral part of what makes them appealing, adding history, charm and individualism to each piece.
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