A GROUP OF SEVEN BUTTERFLY BROOCHES

N.B. As she recounted in Read My Pins, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali often said: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Secretary Albright took his words to her lapels, wearing many butterflies and bees through the years.​​ 

THE FIRST
Small butterfly-shaped brooch in gold-tone metal inset with clear embellishments.

THE SECOND
Butterfly-shaped brooch in dark copper-tone metal mesh inset with imitation pearls.

THE THIRD
Large butterfly-shaped brooch in gold-tone metal with black finish and inset embellishments.
Marked: Ciner

THE FOURTH
Gold-tone brooch depicting a painting of a butterfly done by Martha Washington.

THE FIFTH
Stained glass-effect brooch depicting a butterfly inset with embellishments.

THE SIXTH
Butterfly-shaped brooch in dark bronze-tone metal inset with embellishments.

THE SEVENTH
Butterfly-shaped brooch in gold-tone metal inset with embellishments.

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
Condition: The overall condition of each item is good. Light signs of wear commensurate with age and use, including finish loss, verdigris, and tarnish. Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.