Scorpion Specimen in Resin Paperweight, c. 1970s-1990s

Story

Travelers crossing the Mojave or Sonoran deserts in the mid-to-late 20th century often brought home these 'frozen' predators as tokens of their adventures in the American West.

Maker / Origin

While often produced by souvenir companies or biological supply houses like Ward's Science, these items were also popular DIY kits for hobbyists during the resin-casting craze of the 1960s and 70s.

Condition & Value

The resin appears relatively clear with some minor surface scratching consistent with age and use as a paperweight. There is a small dark inclusion or debris near the bottom left, which is a common artifact of the pouring process.