A delightfully whimsical, circa 1935-1945, English sterling silver brooch, featuring a mischievous pixie perched against a softly scalloped, hand-applied, pink enamel shell. Equal parts fairy-tale and objet d’art, this piece feels like it wandered straight out of a storybook. This little pixie is full of personality. His pointed ears, playful pose, and expression that says, “I’ve been naughty” can’t help but make you smile.
Stamped “Sterling Silver Made in England,” this piece was likely produced for export during the period between the two World Wars. This pixie reflects the lingering influence of the Art Nouveau storybook illustrations and fairy folklore that carried into those interwar years.
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Dimensions: 24.40mm × 26.70mm, ~ 1” x 1”
Materials: Sterling Silver and Enamel
Total Weight: 7.80 grams
Hallmark: Sterling Silver Made in England
Condition: Enamel is intact with minor surface wear consistent with age. Sterling silver shows light patina and fine wear, appropriate for vintage silver. Hinge and C-clasp function well.
A Note to Our Customers: All of our vintage or antique pieces have been loved in a previous life. Because of this, you may notice subtle signs of wear consistent with age, a soft patina, or minor surface marks. These pieces have a lived-in character that comes with time. We take great care to photograph and describe each piece as accurately as possible, and will always note anything significant. These small imperfections are part of what makes each piece unique and are a reflection of its history and the life it has already lived.
A delightfully whimsical, circa 1935-1945, English sterling silver brooch, featuring a mischievous pixie perched against a softly scalloped, hand-applied, pink enamel shell. Equal parts fairy-tale and objet d’art, this piece feels like it wandered straight out of a storybook. This little pixie is full of personality. His pointed ears, playful pose, and expression that says, “I’ve been naughty” can’t help but make you smile.
Stamped “Sterling Silver Made in England,” this piece was likely produced for export during the period between the two World Wars. This pixie reflects the lingering influence of the Art Nouveau storybook illustrations and fairy folklore that carried into those interwar years.
-Details-
Dimensions: 24.40mm × 26.70mm, ~ 1” x 1”
Materials: Sterling Silver and Enamel
Total Weight: 7.80 grams
Hallmark: Sterling Silver Made in England
Condition: Enamel is intact with minor surface wear consistent with age. Sterling silver shows light patina and fine wear, appropriate for vintage silver. Hinge and C-clasp function well.
A Note to Our Customers: All of our vintage or antique pieces have been loved in a previous life. Because of this, you may notice subtle signs of wear consistent with age, a soft patina, or minor surface marks. These pieces have a lived-in character that comes with time. We take great care to photograph and describe each piece as accurately as possible, and will always note anything significant. These small imperfections are part of what makes each piece unique and are a reflection of its history and the life it has already lived.
