Lovely, vintage butterfly brooch c1930s. In a Czechoslovakian style, indicated by the vibrant coloured glass stones typical of the period and region. A fine gold tone metal filigree lattice holding six large and 24 smaller coloured glass stones. Measures 5cm at the wing tips and approximately 4cm deep overall. Very good vintage condition.

CZECH & BOHEMIAN GLASS

Bohemia played an important role in costume jewellery. Bohemian costume jewellers pioneered cut-glass imitation gemstones and pearls. Bohemia gemstones where such good quality they rivalled beads produced in Venice during the 1920s.