Victorian Paste Butterfly Brooch Smalls collection An unusually styled WW1 trench

An unusually styled WW1 trench art signet ring commemorating the battle of Yzer which took place along a stretch of the Yser river

The technique is said to have been invented by the ancient Egyptians

Stamped 585 (later added)

They essentially amount to the same thing

by WS Childe-Pemberton:

Victorian Paste Butterfly Brooch Smalls collection An unusually styled WW1 trenchDATE: Victorian, 1900 Cute Victorian butterfly brooch dating from the year 1900. It's set with white paste gemstones on the wings, turquoise and pearl on the body, and ruby eyes. Crafted in sterling silver, with clear Chester hallmarks to the reverse. STONES White Paste Gems, Turquoise, Pearl, Ruby (synthetic) MEASUREMENTS 3. 1 x 2. 0cm WEIGHT 6. 7g MARKS English hallmarks for sterling silver, Chester 1900 CONDITION Very good, fine antique patina