Description

Width: 8cm

Depth: 3.5cm

An eye-catching sterling silver bat brooch featuring colourful plique-à-jour style enamel panels and marcasite decoration.

The bat is depicted with outstretched wings, highlighted by vivid green, yellow and red translucent enamel sections that create a stained-glass effect when viewed in the light.

The body and wings are accented with marcasites, while the bat’s eyes are set with purple-coloured stones, adding further character to this unusual piece.

The combination of Gothic imagery, Art Nouveau-inspired enamel work and sparkling marcasites makes this an especially striking jewellery item.

Bats have long been associated with mystery, folklore and the natural world, making them a popular motif amongst collectors of unusual and macabre jewellery.