Help with a Winged Hippocampus brooch-Thanks for looking!

[clearsphere]

I was super excited to find this, as a lover of mythical creatures-a hippocampus pretty much tops the list! Based on the pics when I purchased it, I thought it was celluloid and it was very dirty. After cleaning, I thought maybe cold cast porcelain, but it's probably some kind of plastic or resin as that's more what it feels like-warm and smooth. Measures a little over 2" by 2 1/2" across. Pretty good condition other than mid tail fracture. Any ideas on age, material? Help appreciated as always, and Happy  Day

[gauntlettgems]

I can't help but it sure is neat

[1940fc]

Cool!  

But danged if I don`t need a refresher course in reading!

Was expecting to see a winged hippopotamus

[flipping_treasures]

Based on the way that the pin is attached to the back my guess would be early plastic.  It also appears as though there are actually two pices that are attached together.  Again, because of the way that it attaches looks like plastic to me.

[southernmermaid8]

Sarah , 

Your so crazy ! Funny too ! 

Mermaid 🌺

[clearsphere]

Yes, it is two pieces-the backing is made of a thin goldtone metal. Do you think 50's/60's or earlier? Thanks for replies

[flipping_treasures]

My guess on the age of this great pice would be late 40s to mid 50s.  It's a great piece.

[clearsphere]

Thanks for the compliment-I agree!! Don't know if I will be able to part with it. I don't usually get attached to the jewelry I buy, especially something like this that may bring a good price-but this definitely may be the exception!!