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Butterfly Motif

IMSA#:  PMSE-027

Estimated Date:   1895

Country of Origin:   Norway

Manufacturer:   Unidentified

Catalog No.:    None

Material:   Sterling with Gold Gilting and Enamel

Markings:   Bezel marked "925" plus maker's mark

Patent/Design No.:   No

Patent/Design Date:   No

Size (Inches):    2 x 1 3/8

Reverse:   Both sides same

Description and Comments:   Basse Taille type enameling with butterfly, green leaves and white background, center panels surrounded by 49 small white "beads". Sterling is gold gilted on inside and outside. Recessed striker on bottom.

Submitted By:  Mr. Vesta

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