Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin paper pusher (Thinking of Mother Earth as

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with its terrific orange and dark blue banded Art Deco style decoration against green body

I believe every other facet on the long sides of the vase is exposed glass that has been frosted

along with a few others in a more distressed state

Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin paper pusher (Thinking of Mother Earth asI 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