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# Auction house buzzing over "beautiful" collection of insect brooches
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/auction-house-buzzing-over-beautiful-collection-of-insect-brooches/
- Published: 2026-06-02T07:07:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-20T19:29:41.000Z
- Description: Antique insect brooches from a Lichfield jewellery collection are set to cause a buzz at auction.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: News

ANTIQUE insect brooches from a Lichfield jewellery collection are set to cause a buzz at auction.

They go under the hammer at The Lichfield Auction Centre on 15th June alongside rings, chains, bracelets, pendants and watches from the same estate.

Insect brooches from the late 19th century form a striking part of the lovingly curated collection, said Richard Winterton Auctioneers’ head of jewellery Lisa Spence.

She added:

> "Now highly coveted antiques, insect brooches became popular due to the Victorians' fascination with natural history.  
>  
> "This beautiful, single owner collection features numerous designs including a butterfly, bee and fly.  
>  
> "One large example from the late 19th century is cleverly designed as a beetle. With a carved onyx body, diamonds set to the head and ruby eyes, it is estimated to fetch between £400 and £600 at auction.  
>  
> "Another highlight is a Victorian dragonfly brooch featuring a red guilloche enamel body with rose cut diamonds to the eyes and wings set with split pearls."

The collection also features mid-20th century brooches including a giardinetti style diamond brooch with fleur de lis influence, estimated at £800 to £1,200, and an early 19th century mourning pendant.

The latter, guided at £300-£400, features a miniature portrait by John Miers of cavalry officer Henry Richmond Gale, with the reverse encasing a lock of hair.

Other treasures include a solid 9ct gold cigarette case and a 19th century hand clasp and chain.

The catalogue will go online a week before the sale at [www.richardwinterton.co.uk/auctions/auction-calendar](http://www.richardwinterton.co.uk/auctions/auction-calendar?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).