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Antique Butterfly Specimens Cased
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Antique Butterfly Specimens Cased

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 March 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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This is a superb antique cased collection of fine butterfly specimens with the most amazing colours. This case showcases a beautiful rare Giant Owl Butterfy with a magnificent pair of “eyes” to the wings. The stunning specimens are all in excellent condition and make a fine collection for display. This is one of seven matching display cases that are from this excellent early 20th century collection that we currently have listed, please see our other items.

The case measures 38 cms by 29 cms by 6 deep.

UK insured careful packing delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Framed Butterfly Specimens to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122157
Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a superb antique cased collection of fine butterfly specimens with the most amazing colours.
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This case showcases a beautiful rare Giant Owl Butterfy with a magnificent pair of “eyes” to the wings.
Rams Head Antiques

The stunning specimens are all in excellent condition and make a fine collection for display. This is one of seven matching display cases that are from this excellent early 20th century collection that we currently have listed, please see our other items.

The case measures 38 cms by 29 cms by 6 deep.

UK insured careful packing delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Framed Butterfly Specimens to the 1920s.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122157
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A rectangular wooden display case containing a diverse arrangement of symmetrical butterfly specimens pinned against a light background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular wooden display case containing a diverse arrangement of symmetrical butterfly specimens pinned against a light background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Butterfly Specimens Cased

Archive II A rectangular wooden display case containing a diverse arrangement of symmetrical butterfly specimens pinned against a light background. View II
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Rams Head Antiques

Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
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Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ramsheadantiques
Verified Since Sep 2014
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Items Sold 4,346
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A rectangular wooden display case containing a diverse arrangement of symmetrical butterfly specimens pinned against a light background.
Antique Butterfly Specimens Cased
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A rectangular wooden display case containing a diverse arrangement of symmetrical butterfly specimens pinned against a light background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Art & Displays
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Paper, Insect Exoskeleton
  • ColourMulti-Coloured
  • MotifsPinned specimens, Grid arrangement, Wooden shadow box
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

The practice of collecting and displaying butterflies and other insects gained immense popularity during the Victorian era as part of a broader fascination with natural history, taxonomy, and exploration. Cabinets of curiosity became common in homes, where enthusiasts and scientists alike showcased exotic specimens in hand-crafted wooden boxes with glass fronts.

Traditional entomology display cases were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut for the frames, paired with hand-blown or early float glass. The interiors generally featured a cork or dense foam lining covered in paper, allowing fine pins to securely hold the delicate specimens in place.

Authentic antique specimens and cases can be identified by the use of period-appropriate materials, such as hand-cut glass, aged wood showing natural oxidation, and historical paper labels written in iron gall ink or early typography. The pins used to mount the insects are often handmade with distinctive heads, differing from modern stainless steel entomology pins.

These pieces work exceptionally well as focal points in eclectic, maximalist, or study-inspired spaces, where they can be hung on a gallery wall or placed on a shelf among books and artifacts. To maintain balance, pair the natural tones of the specimens with neutral background walls and minimalist framing if displayed alongside contemporary art.

To preserve fragile specimens, keep display cases away from direct sunlight, which causes the vibrant colours of the wings to fade over time. Additionally, maintain stable humidity and temperature levels to prevent mould growth and protect the collection from insect pests such as dermestid beetles.
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