Art Deco Vintage Morpho Butterfly Wing Pendant w/ Painted Reverse ▪︎ Unmarked

This piece is a vintage Art Deco era Morpho butterfly wing pendant featuring a reverse-painted silhouette. 2.26 gram total weight, see photos. This vintage piece has some minimal wear (see photos). Material and Origin Background: The brilliant, iridescent blue and purple background is made from a real wing of the Morpho butterfly, known for its striking structural coloration. Artwork: The silhouette of a pine tree and a moonlit sky on one side and a palm tree on the reverse is painted directly onto the underside of the protective glass or resin dome covering the wing. Setting: The pendant is held in a round, silver-toned metal casing decorated with a classic scalloped or crimped edge. History and Rarity This style of jewelry gained massive popularity during the Art Deco era and continued to be produced through the 1950s and 1960s. The pieces were highly favored as souvenirs from tropical regions or as striking statement fashion accessories. Today, they are collectible vintage items. During the Art Deco era through the 1950s, manufacturers like Thomas L. Mott (TLM) frequently paired contrasting themes on either side of these charms: The "Day and Night" contrast: A bright tropical palm tree scene on one side and a dark, moody pine tree silhouette on the other. This unique piece, has the "Day and Night" scene (see photos). I'm open to reasonable offers and bundles, please take a peek in my closet.