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