Featured Some type of flying bug pin w/ green stones - help please.

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by bercrystal, Nov 12, 2017.

  1. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    I found this pin in a jewelry box I bought at an auction. It was obviously an artist made pin, but it is not signed. By the looks of the bottom it is a combination of pieces & parts.

    My problem is I thought at first it was a spider, but it only has 6 legs. :confused::confused::confused: I also have no idea what the stones that make up the head & body are called. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

    It is 2 3/4" long from the antennae to the bottom & is 2 1/8" across the middle legs.

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    Thanks for any & all advice or opinions!!! :kiss::kiss::kiss:
     
    bercrystal, Nov 12, 2017
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  2. Caribou's House

    Caribou's House Well-Known Member

    Striking piece. Just had to say it reminds me of the old Green Hornet cartoons. Green body, red eyes,
    (are those rubies?) and long snout.

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  3. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Love it!
     
    aaroncab, Nov 12, 2017
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  4. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    They are red stones but lacking any types of marks I would think they are just rhinestones.
     
    bercrystal, Nov 12, 2017
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  5. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Have to say it looks like a mosquito to me. The green 'stones' look like art glass. Hmmm..

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  6. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    It's the buggiest bug pin I've ever seen! Love it!

    Wait until @kyratango sees this!
     
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  7. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Brass and glass for certain; I can see air bubbles.
     
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  8. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    He is cool! And stunning large mosquito :)
    Agree with evelyb30, glass (bubbles and swirling bands of color) and brass.
    The construction is nice! I love his pointy nose!!!
     
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