A pair of late Victorian two pronged hair pins themed as a butterfly and a bug

 

CONDITION: good vintage condition with expected wear for age.

 

APPROXIMATE DATE: 1880s - 1900

 

MATERIALS: metal, steer horn

 

PROVENANCE: the jewellery collection of Jean Louis Chameroy (1946-2020)

 

DESCRIPTION:

 

Butterfly measures: 4 x 1 ins (10 x 2.5 cm)

 

Bug measures 3½ x 1¼ ins (9 x 3 cm)

Here is a very beautiful pair of late Victorian cut steel combs or hair pins, themed as a butterfly and a bug.