Brooch in the shape of a turtle. Hermann and Fritz Ehrenlechner, Tharandt. 1960s/1970s. 585 yellow gold, partially silver-plated, turquoise, diamonds and a pearl. The yellow gold carapace consisting of a central oval turquoise framed by ten smaller round and oval turquoises in box setting and cabochon cut as well as ten granules. The limbs as well as the head of the turtle superficially silvered and set with pavé set small rose cut diamonds, on the head of the turtle a half pearl. On the underside of the turtle shell with the fineness mark, an engraved rune (I and mirrored A) and the master's mark "H.F.E." in a standing triangle. Brooch pin with safety catch. One small turquoise cracked. The diamond roses somewhat irregular. With light wear marks. Measures: L. 3.3 cm, weight 7.3 g.

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