Thomas L. Mott TLM Art Deco Blue Morpho Butterfly Wing Triple Leaf Silver Screw-back Earrings
Thomas L. Mott TLM Art Deco Blue Morpho Butterfly Wing Triple Leaf Silver Screw-back Earrings
Materials and Features:
Blue Morpho butterfly wing cabochons bezel set with triple leaf design
Thomas L. Mott art deco period silver earrings
Type: Screw-back
Material Fineness: Tested 90% -100% sterling silver
Age/Origin: 1925 - 1930’s
Marks: SILVER, TLM
The Story: Butterfly wing jewelry is such an exquisite collectable. Thomas Mott (TLM) of England, exhibited at the 1924 Great Empire Exhibition and catapulted the art of reverse painting on Butterfly Wing to a new fashionable craze of fun yet elegant jewelry. It was in 1922 that Shipton Co of England applied for the patent (220212 & 220213) for the design of using butterfly wings for the production of pictures, but it is generally Mott that is credited with their rise in popularity. Today this fine jewelry of the 1920's and 30's has made a comeback, and these beautiful, delicate pieces are growing evermore popular. Some are set to Sterling Silver and signed to the rear, normally with the patent number, others which are still very collectable as set to white metal.
Weight: 4.1g
Dimensions: just under 1” x .875”, blue morpho centre 7.5mm in diameter
Condition: Very good condition, we will leave the cleaning to the buyer
Please note that it is upon visual inspection and many years experience that we are identifying gemstones, We give our best opinion but please see photos to determine the authenticity of the gemstone as we are not certified gemologists. Further pictures can be taken or questions answered upon personal request. Diamonds are tested with ‘The diamond selector II’ authenticator apparatus tool, gold and silver are acid tested where applicable and only when indicated in the item listing as such.
