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A stunning vintage Butler & Wilson monkey brooch.
This whimsical piece features a gunmetal-tone monkey with dramatic elongated tail, black crystal eyes and a body entirely encrusted with shimmering Aurora Borealis crystal rhinestones, holding a lustrous pearl.
A charming example of Butler & Wilson's signature figural jewellery, and very much in the spirit of the late Victorians' passion for whimsical animal pieces. The monkey was a particular favourite: exotic creatures spoke to a fascination with the wider world at a time when travel and natural history were all the rage, and monkeys carried a sense of playfulness and mischief that the Victorian sense of humour found irresistible.
Provenance: acquired from a private collector active during the 1980s and early 1990s
Marked B&W on the reverse and supplied in a Butler & Wilson branded box. Please note that the box is a later Butler & Wilson replacement and not the original vintage box.
Fitted with a secure rollover clasp. All stones intact and in excellent vintage condition.
Dimensions: 5 cm x W 2.5 | 2 x 1 inches approximately
Created in 1969, Butler & Wilson began selling antique jewellery in the Antiquarius market, Chelsea and has come to define bold, glamorous crystal costume jewellery. British Vogue says that their ability to change with the times and fashion throughout the years has made Butler and Wilson 'Costume royalty'.
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