Celluloid Scottie Dog Brooch Begging to go home with you! Charming little Celluloid Begging Scottie Dog brooch in creams and browns with a big red bow. Beautiful detailing on this little fellow. The brooch is in very nice condition. a little wear on the bow and with some warping overall. He fastens with a mounted pin. Probably dates from the mid-20th Century. He measures 1 6/8" from ear to foot. Celluloid jewellery: made from one of the earliest plastics, was first manufactured in the late 1800s. Derived from a natural plant fiber, celluloid was used for a variety of objects, including hair accessories, which were commonly set with rhinestones.The brooch measures 2 3/4" wide and 1 3/8" deep, the earrings are 2 1/4" long. Ivory is one of the most beautiful and sought-after decorative materials in the world market. It is also the material of choice in many of the world's most renowned carvings, sculptures and architectural installations. Carving ivory is not especially challenging in comparison to carving other hard materials like wood or stone, but it does require considerable skill to create intricate carvings. Ivory is also much rarer and more valuable than stone or wood, so artists may need to use greater caution to not break the ivory when carving it.