Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin moxie sheet music 10” wide

10” wide

That and the jug-type shape make me assume it is South American

Sold as a pair

At least I think it is a seal

just sitting there waiting for me

Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin moxie sheet music 10” wideI 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