Do you have a Turtle collectors in the family? The Jewelry Stylist is offering this terrific example of a 1940s Bakelite Turtle pin. Deeply carved shell in a brown Bakelite material accents the carved body of the turtle. Sweet and simple this is a great vintage figural turtle pin. These type of stylized figural pins were a mainstay in American costume jewelry history during the 1940s. Myriad of designs were carved and made from Bakelite or Catalin. Catalin carvers were routinely sought by businesses for their adeptness in carving these durable material. A perfect gift for the collector of vintage Bakelite jewelry.