A very charming and unusual Victorian era gold beetle with a textured body and the cutest little face! The design appears to be depict a whirligig beetle.
The setting/body of the beetle tests as 14k gold and the legs and antennae test as 10k gold. The pin is made of steel. This piece is unmarked.
I am uncertain what the black body of the beetle is made from. It is a fairly lightweight material and does not feel like stone. It leaves a brown mark on unglazed porcelain and not not leave any marks on paper. A very unique piece!!
Box is not included.
+++ Measurements +++
1 5/8" x 1" x 1/2"
8.19g
+++ Condition +++
Lovely condition overall. Some light scratches on the back where someone likely tested the gold content of the piece. These are not seen when worn.
+++ Please read +++
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