I have been collecting turtles since my soon -to-be husband gave me a real live one while we were dating. Of course it didn't make it because we didn't know how to care for it during the winter. George, the turtle's name, was cremated in a noxema box for his trip to turtle heaven. My roommate felt bad so she got me a small ceramic one and then a turtle cookie jar for our wedding. We have been married 36 years and like they say "the rest is history". I don't know how many I have. They are of all types, ceramic, glass, jewelry, paintings,pictures, and of course quilts. (grin).
Just curious.