Finely Detailed Cast Copper Bee (or Fly?) Pin pretty bud vase Very good condition in original

Very good condition in original box

8" long x 2 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" deep

they seem to be quite the collector's items

rounded form with the perfect matte green glaze

The basket measures 2 1/2" in diameter and 1 7/8" tall

Finely Detailed Cast Copper Bee (or Fly?) Pin pretty bud vase Very good condition in originalI don't wear pins especially frequently, but this is one I would wear all of the time on a lapel, a jacket pocket, a sweater, to secure a scarf, etc. etc. and never tire of. I have not found another quite like it but think it is likely Victorian era early 20th c., and really nicely made, with very fine details and the pin nicely soldered to the back. I am pretty certain it is copper, which is in excellent condition, with a wonderfully warm patina but