Spooky season's most perfect brooch has entered the chat…
An Art Nouveau sterling silver bat with wings spread wide - set with pinkish-red paste cabochons on each wing, a green paste cabochon at the center, and a freshwater pearl drop dancing below. Every detail is there, from the little ears to the veined wings and that face? *Chef's kiss.*
Bats were a beloved Art Nouveau motif - symbols of good luck, protection, and rebirth - and a figural piece like this, in sterling silver is such a rare find. Is he not the most handsome little creature you've ever seen?!
He measures 30mm x 33mm (including the hanging pearl) and has a total weight of 5.6 grams. The pin clasp on the back was replaced at some point with a more secure locking closure. His condition is quite fabulous for his age with some slight surface wear to the colored stones, but overall in great shape. He looks amazing worn traditionally as a brooch but also makes a fun statement when hooked to a chain and worn as a pendant!!!
