{"product_id":"vintage-butler-wilson-articulated-harlequin-clown-on-moon-brooch-original-box","title":"Vintage Butler \u0026 Wilson Articulated Harlequin Clown on Moon Brooch, 1980s, Original Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eOwn a piece of fashion history with this magnificent Butler \u0026amp; Wilson Harlequin Pierrot brooch, from the iconic era celebrated during Butler \u0026amp; Wilson's major 21st anniversary retrospective exhibition at Harrods in 1989.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe statement brooch\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e features an Art Deco-inspired Harlequin or Pierrot clown swinging on a crescent moon, crafted with a mix of brilliant clear and contrasting black crystals set in a silvertone base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eThe dangling rhinestone legs are articulated, giving the piece a wonderful, fluid movement when worn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe Harlequin and Pierrot figures that appeared in some of Butler \u0026amp; Wilson's 1980s collections drew inspiration from theatre, masquerade, and the Commedia dell'Arte. This brooch belongs to the same imaginative design period that produced the brand's sought-after Art Deco-inspired face brooches and other theatrical figural pieces of the era. Its romantic, theatrical character reflects the Art Deco influences long associated with Simon Wilson, who dealt in original Art Deco jewellery and objects before founding Butler \u0026amp; Wilson with Nicky Butler. Seated upon a crescent moon, the Harlequin evokes the world of stage costume, performance, and fantasy that inspired some of the brand's most distinctive early designs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e10.5 cm x 7.5 cm | 4 ¼\" x 3\" approximately\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Maker's Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThe brooch is stamped Butler \u0026amp; Wilson in a circular cartouche on the reverse and is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e in excellent vintage condition. All the crystals are intact, bright, and full of sparkle. The pin mechanism and rollover clasp are completely secure, and the articulated legs move smoothly. The brooch comes in its\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e black and gold Butler \u0026amp; Wilson crowned gift box as pictured. The underside of the box retains a Sphinx manufacturer's label, numbered 322833.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcquired from the collection of a dedicated Butler \u0026amp; Wilson collector, who collected for pure joy but rarely wore her pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"lQkWXb\"\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDelivery Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor delivery information, including international charges, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePayment and Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can make payment on line via credit or debit card, or via PayPal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further details about how we safeguard your information, please refer to our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/privacy-policy\"\u003ePrivacy Policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"annabeljames","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58552005689718,"sku":"26158a","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/9487\/2377\/files\/VintageButler_WilsonHarlequinonmoonbrooch1980sbox_Large_12ccb73d-3684-4f44-899a-8039c370cb12.jpg?v=1787846679","url":"https:\/\/www.annabeljames.co.uk\/products\/vintage-butler-wilson-articulated-harlequin-clown-on-moon-brooch-original-box","provider":"Annabel James","version":"1.0","type":"link"}