Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin desk object The frame is paper backed

The frame is paper backed and wired for hanging

They are in good vintage condition

There is a sort of incised line on one side of the neck

and looks just great sitting on the desk

Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin desk object The frame is paper backedI 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