A Fine Early 20th Century Lepidopterist Display Case

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A Fine Early 20th Century Lepidopterist Display CaseOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 10 Height: 14 inches Width: 18 inches Depth: 1. 5 inches The pine case, with lift off air tight glazed lid and black cotton surround, displaying an array of sixty specimens of butterflies. The case is in good condition and can easily be wall mounted by simply adding wall hooks, whilst the specimens themselves remain in good order. Examples include both the White and Red

there are no flaws to report to the metal

in our opinion

which run through the pieces center

rosy lips and ruddy cheeks

Width: 15 inches (at maximum)

the lack of naturalism but presence of stylised features point to folk art and the original paintwork remains throughout

An interesting

The top third of the box lifts off to reveal the hardwood interior with which to keep ones private possessions

200-145 million years BP

and the rather linear treatment of the subject

Humming Bird Hawk Moth

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