Cicada Brooch Pewter Antique Silver Plated
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Kathy & Peter of Peek-a-Boo have been producing a wide variety of quality Australian designed and handcrafted pewter products since 1990. Their range of jewellery and unique gifts are cast from high grade pewter alloy containing tin, copper and silver. The designs are polished and plated with 925 sterling silver, 18 ct gold, bronze and other finishes. From the design stage, to hand carving the original, to the finished product, every effort is made to ensure you will enjoy your Peek-a-Boo original. Measures 31mm x 17mm. Comes in an organza bag. Cicadas Around 220 cicada species have been identified in Australia, many of which go by common names such as: cherry nose, brown baker, red eye (Psaltoda moerens), green grocer/green Monday, yellow Monday, whisky drinker, double drummer (Thopha saccata), and black prince. The Australian green grocer, Cyclochila australasiae, is among the loudest insects in the world. Cicada sounds are a defining quality of Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra during late spring and the summer months.