Vintage circa 1930's 800 Silver with Gold gilt Cannetille Filigree Butterfly brooch. Wonderfully intricate, and large enough to make a bold statement.

Vintage circa 1930's 800 Silver with Gold gilt Cannetille Filigree Butterfly brooch.
Wonderfully intricate, and large enough to make a bold statement.

The Butterfly in art and literature is a symbol of love, death and the resurrection of the soul. In the Greek myth of Pysche and Eros, the beautiful Psyche is often shown with butterfly wings, representing the metamorphosis of the soul after death. Just as the butterfly emerges gloriously from the chrysalis, so does the soul triumph over death. 

Measurements :The Butterfly brooch measures 4.8cm x 3.3cm.Total weight of 8.8grams.