Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin desk object 7 3/4" d x 1

7 3/4" d x 1 5/8" tall

plus those great tiny little eyes of the turtle peering out curiously on either side

Both the wood tiles and the cards come in their own original boxes

They are in good vintage condition

Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin desk object 7 3/4" d x 1I find it quite amazing that this is actually a real, preserved beetle, but indeed it is! I found it stuck into a charming 19th century embroidered pin cushion that I purchased a few months ago at an antique shop, pins and all, and set it aside; only now have I done the research to learn that these are quite a thing. Scarab jewelry became very popular during the Egyptian revival in the 19th century, including pieces made with real scarabs, but I am