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A Glazed Frame 'Butterflies of India' Collected and Mounted by W.boothby in 1923.
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A Glazed Frame 'Butterflies of India' Collected and Mounted by W.boothby in 1923.

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · Atropos Antiques
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Description

A unique glazed frame of butterfly impressions, (a technique whereby a 'print' of the butterfly scales was taken and pressed), bodies and antennae etc were skillfully painted or drawn in. These by w.boothby 1923. A rare and decorative item.

Width. 17 inches.

Height. 19.5 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1055746
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GM/STCK/WRKSP
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Description
A unique glazed frame of butterfly impressions, (a technique whereby a 'print' of the butterfly scales was taken and pressed), bodies and antennae etc were skillfully painted or drawn in. These by w.boothby 1923. A rare and decorative item.

Width. 17 inches.

Height. 19.5 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1055746
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/STCK/WRKSP
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Atropos Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Glazed Frame 'Butterflies of India' Collected and Mounted by W.boothby in 1923.

Archive II A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923. View II
Archive III A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923. View III
Archive IV A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923. View IV
Archive V A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923. View V
Archive VI A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923. View VI
Archive VII A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923. View VII
Archive VIII A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923. View VIII
Archive IX A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923. View IX
Archive X A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923. View X
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Atropos Antiques
Telephone 07973 302190
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The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/atropos
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 45
Items Sold 421
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A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923.
A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923.
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A GLAZED FRAME 'BUTTERFLIES OF INDIA' COLLECTED AND MOUNTED BY W.BOOTHBY IN 1923.
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 49.5 cm (19 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)
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