Details
A BACCARAT GARLANDED BUTTERFLY WEIGHT, the insect with a translucent purple body, turquoise eyes, black antennæ and marbled wings, set within a garland of alternate white and claret canes, the edge of the foot cut with a band of oval facets and on a star-cut base, mid-19th century
5.8cm. diam.
5.8cm. diam.
Provenance
Anon., sale Sotheby's, 7 July 1981, lot 184