Artisan-Made Dragonfly Pin, Sterling Silver, 9.5g, Estate

Charming artisanal take on the classic dragonfly pin. This sterling silver brooch weighs 9.5 grams and measures 2" high and about 1-3/4" wide. On the back side, "Sterling" is stamped on one wing. The functioning pin mechanism is made from base metal. The faux-naif style renders the insect's wings and segments in shorthand black marks. Light and movement shine from the flat shaped metal as the creature lifts its antennae. Its life-sized shape adds to its realism, though it's clearly a work of art. Clever and evocative design bridging the natural and manmade worlds.