Fly Ornament - House Fly Figurine - Life-size Insect Ornament - Handmade retailer Nature Inspired Wildlife Jewellery by Emma Keating

This Sterling Silver Fly Ornament / Fly retailer Figurine is modelled on the common House Fly. This is the perfect gift for Entomologists, Agronomists, Animal lovers and Nature lovers.

Note: Some photographs show more than one fly - this listing is for a single fly ornament

DESCRIPTION

925 Sterling Silver. Makers Mark, polished and oxidised.
14mm x 10mm x 6mm deep
Packed in a black gift box with black velvet insert.
Handmade in the UK by Emma Keating.

ORDER LEADTIMES

I aim to keep a small stock of each item at all times. Stock items are dispatched within 3 days of order.
Should an item be out of stock or made to order, leadtime is normally 3-4 weeks.

SHIPPING INFORMATION

Free delivery within the UK.
I send all items by registered mail to ensure that they are delivered safely.

PLEASE VISIT MY SHOP

I make a variety of Nature inspired Jewellery, from Moths to Scorpions and Frogs.
Visit my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EmmaKeatingJewellery?ref=search_shop_redirect

OTHER FLIES AND ORNAMENTS

Fly Earrings
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/477781870/fly-earrings-house-fly-drop-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_14&frs=1

Fly Lapel Pin
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/258057210/sterling-silver-lapel-pin-house-fly-pin?ref=shop_home_active_10&frs=1

Other Ornaments
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EmmaKeatingJewellery?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=19162723

INSPIRATION

I'm afraid that these were not inspired by the beauty of the common house fly – but more by the amusing thought that frogs, lizards and chameleons need food and are rather partial to a nice tasty fat fly! The original fly was modelled as a “food target” for my first chameleon necklace, to sit at the top of the leaf about to be grabbed by that amazing sticky tongue. But, once I had the components for the necklace, I decided I liked the simplicity of it without the fly. So the fly went into my drawer of shame… Until one day when I was bored and looking for something to entertain me. I finally polished up the little fly – only to discover that he worked perfectly on his own. So I made my first pair of fly earrings, from which this fly ornament originated.

I was thrilled and giggled at the idea of my frogs and lizards finally having a source of food. But when I showed my newly created fly earrings to my husband, he declared: “You'll never sell those!”. In fact, they were the very first thing that I sold at my very first fair at Saltwood Castle. Can't remember if I did one of those “Told you so” dances! And “Dinner”, as my fly is affectionately known, has been popular ever since, especially with my Lizard Ornament.