Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin desk object The lid is slightly bent

The lid is slightly bent in one place

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

and looks just great sitting on the desk

I believe for brushing hair off of the neck after a haircut

Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin desk object The lid is slightly bentI 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