Moth Brooch in Horn & Turquoise | Art Nouveau French, c.1900

A beautifully hand-carved Art Nouveau brooch depicting a moth in mid-flight, its body formed from a vibrant turquoise cabochon and wings sculpted from translucent horn.

This striking piece, made in France circa 1900, exemplifies the Art Nouveau movement’s fascination with natural forms and ethereal materials.

The wings are masterfully shaped to convey movement and delicacy, while the central turquoise adds a vivid pop of colour against the soft golden tones of the horn.

At approximately 10cm wide, it’s an impressive yet graceful statement piece - lightweight, wearable, and full of personality.

Horn jewellery of this kind is often associated with the workshops of Georges Pierre or Élisabeth Bonté, both celebrated for elevating organic materials into sculptural forms.

This brooch carries their influence, with its meticulous craftsmanship and expressive design, a rare survivor from an era where beauty and nature were inseparably intertwined.

Available exclusively at ELTONS, Grays Antique Market, Mayfair, London.