Vintage Textured Gold-Tone Turtle Brooch

This is a vintage animal-themed brooch shaped like a turtle, likely dating from the 1960s to the 1970s. The piece is constructed from a cast gold-tone base metal and features a highly detailed, multi-textured surface. The carapace (shell) is designed with a tiered, segmented structure where the central scutes have a coarse, granular 'nugget' texture, while the outer rim is composed of semi-circular segments with fine radial ribbing. The head, tail, and flippers exhibit a similar coarse, stippled texture to mimic reptilian skin. The finish is a bright, yellow-gold plating with a predominantly matte, bark-like sheen in the recessed areas and higher polish on the raised edges. The turtle is depicted in a dynamic, slightly asymmetrical crawling pose with a long, curved neck. In terms of condition, the piece appears well-preserved with some minor surface oxidation and light wear to the plating on the high points of the shell segments, typical for its age. The craftsmanship is indicative of mid-century costume jewelry designers such as Monet or Trifari, although no visible maker's mark is present on the front. The texture is consistent with the brutalist and organic trends popular in jewelry design during the mid-20th century.