Vintage Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch

This is a vintage silver-tone butterfly brooch featuring intricate filigree metalwork. The piece is crafted using thin wired ribbons of metal, likely sterling silver or silver-plated metal, to create high-detail openwork wings. The wings exhibit a delicate pattern of scrolls and geometric lace-like textures, characteristic of high-quality mid-20th-century filigree craftsmanship. The body of the butterfly is solid and textured to mimic biological segments, topped with two small antennae. The overall appearance suggests a style popularized in regions such as Italy (specifically Genoa), Portugal, or Israel between the 1940s and 1960s. The brooch is displayed in a vintage-style hinged presentation box with a deep plum or burgundy velvet lining and a white silk or satin lid liner, which shows some yellowing and fraying consistent with age. A small paper tag labeled 'Silver' is visible inside the box, further supporting its material composition. The brooch itself appears well-maintained with a light, even patina and no visible breaks in the delicate wirework. The metal displays a bright luster with minimal tarnishing, indicating it has been carefully stored. The craftsmanship is refined, showing excellent symmetry and fine soldering points throughout the complex wing structure.