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  1. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Hello all! I'm hoping you can give me your opinions on what kind of flying bug this mini/micro mosaic brooch is? Is it a ladybird?! I'm assuming Italian. Also, I remember seeing this kind of safety pin-type clasp closure before but can't for the life of me find it again. I'm hoping it may be a little older than mid century. Thanks! 326494703_3539957549568994_2315438104262164263_n.jpg 325649034_548731720534779_4053051711524003991_n.jpg 326526206_567791348262560_5627287172357826771_n.jpg 326803911_3472538949644082_3549126001812245716_n.jpg 325617034_1189350665310256_2805230035137690957_n.jpg
     
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  2. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    A Ladybird?
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  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Scarab beetle with with wings open.
     
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  5. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Ah yes, that would be more likely thank you! :)
     
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    Bronwen Well-Known Member

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  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Agreed, winged scarab. Twenties Egyptian Revival too.
     
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  8. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Great! I was hoping 20s-30s. Much appreciated.
     
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