Vintage Sterling Silver TLM Thomas Lee Mott Brooch.
TLM (Thomas Lee Mott) was founded in Birmingham, England in 1875 and specialized in miniature jewelry pieces.
At the beginning of the 20th century, during the transition from the Victorian to the Georgian era, the brand released a unique collection with real tropical butterfly wings.
Vintage Sterling Silver TLM Thomas Lee Mott Royal Navy Sweetheart Brooch.
The first butterfly wing jewelry was shown at the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley Stadium in 1924.
In 1925, TLM acquired the Henry W. King Co. and became the largest manufacturer of butterfly wing jewelry.
rooch Pendant Genre Market Rabbit.
In 1933, the company was resold to a competing London firm, Shiptons LTD.
Jewelry made by TLM usually has the maker’s mark “TLM”, “TL Mott”, “TLM England”, “T.L.M. STERLING England” on the back of the product.
Vintage Love in the Park BUTTERFLY WINGS.
Most butterfly wing jewelry was produced between the 1920s and 1950s.
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