2nd Mar, 2018 9:00 GMT/BST

Taxidermy & Natural History

 
Lot 44
 

44

Entomology: A Late Victorian Display of World Butterflies & Moths, a large varied collection of...

Entomology: A Late Victorian Display of World Butterflies & Moths, a large varied collection of World Butterflies & Moths arranged in a circular pattern surrounding an Atlas Moth, approximately 200 specimens, contained within a period single-glass wall hanging display cabinet with hinged door, 76.5cm by 10cm by 96.5cm
Not Sold

 

most specimens structurally sound but majority are faded, some specimens towards the base of the cabinet have deteriorated and have come loose, 18/01/18 Rob

 


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Auction: Taxidermy & Natural History, 2nd Mar, 2018

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