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Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 |
posted 12-21-2020 10:35 PM
  
This is an incredibly lifelike c1880 sterling 3D grasshopper brooch marked by William Wilson & Son. I'm not sure if it was made in the Wilson shop or not--the detail and casting remind me of some of Peter Krider's figural critters on table silver. It is apparently a very accurately rendered grasshopper, most likely a horse lubber. It is 2 3/4" long with a weight of 23g. IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 12-22-2020 10:48 AM
Fabulous!  IP: Logged |
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June Martin Forum Master Posts: 1326 |
posted 12-22-2020 08:44 PM
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. IP: Logged |
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doc Posts: 728 |
posted 12-27-2020 12:47 PM
Wow! That is an amazing piece. IP: Logged |
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Polly Posts: 1970 |
posted 01-02-2021 01:28 PM
Good heavens! That is almost terrifying. It must be hard to wear--it looks like it would flop over. IP: Logged |
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Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 |
posted 01-03-2021 07:27 AM
i wore it on a suit lapel recently. the middle legs come down far enough on each side to keep it firmly stabilized. the little bead holding the back legs together is the only non-anatomical detail in the design. i believe the maker thoughtfully added it to prevent the long legs from snagging on something & breaking off. IP: Logged |
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Polly Posts: 1970 |
posted 01-03-2021 02:02 PM
It's extraordinary, Paul. Wear it in health and (grass)ha(o)ppiness! IP: Logged |
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