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1930s Dragon's Breath Turtle Pin (on white background)
1930s Dragon's Breath Turtle Pin (detail)
1930s Dragon's Breath Turtle Pin (backside)
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1930s Dragon's Breath Turtle Pin

1930s Dragon's Breath Turtle Pin (on white background)
1930s Dragon's Breath Turtle Pin (detail)
1930s Dragon's Breath Turtle Pin (backside)
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A nicely modeled sea turtle brooch with a large dragon's breath opal cabochon making up his shell. Dragon's breath is a rare type of glass made mostly in the early 20th century by infusing copper in molten glass. The result is a pinkish stone that flashes electric blue.

Materials

Dragon's Breath (glass), Sterling, Brass Pin

Date

1930s

Condition

Very Good.

Size

1-3/8 x 7/8"