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Entomology Cased Insect Specimen Collection Taxidermy
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Entomology Cased Insect Specimen Collection Taxidermy

1920 - 1940
Sold 23 April 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is an excellent 20th century collection of fascinating insect specimen mounted in a glazed display case. The collection includes various species of Scorpion, Arachnids, Jewelled beetles, Rhinoceros beetles, Cicada, etc, all housed within a pine framed single-glass case that measures 45.5cm by 4.5cm by 30.5cm.

This is one of two excellent cases we currently have listed. Please see our other items.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Entomology Insect Specimen Case to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138001
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This is an excellent 20th century collection of fascinating insect specimen mounted in a glazed display case.
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The collection includes various species of Scorpion, Arachnids, Jewelled beetles, Rhinoceros beetles, Cicada, etc, all housed within a pine framed single-glass case that measures 45.
Rams Head Antiques

5cm by 4.5cm by 30.5cm.

This is one of two excellent cases we currently have listed. Please see our other items.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Entomology Insect Specimen Case to the 1930s.

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138001
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Entomology Cased Insect Specimen Collection Taxidermy

Archive II A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels. View II
Archive III A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels. View III
Archive IV A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels. View IV
Archive V A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels. View V
Archive VI A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels. View IX
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Durham
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Verified Since Sep 2014
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A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels.
Entomology Cased Insect Specimen Collection Taxidermy
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A rectangular wooden frame with a glass top contains a pinned collection of diverse beetles, cicadas, and a scorpion against a white background with handwritten labels.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTaxidermy & Specimens
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Paper, Insect Exoskeletons
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsPinned insect specimens, Handwritten taxonomy labels, Glazed wooden frame, Symmetrical grid arrangement
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 45.5 cm (18 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Entomology collections gained popularity during the Victorian era as part of a broader scientific and natural philosophy movement, where collectors organized and displayed classified insect specimens in glazed wooden boxes.

Authentic display cases typically feature solid timber frames such as mahogany or deal, glass viewing panels, and internal cork or foam pinning boards lined with paper for scientific labelling.

Authenticity is indicated by aged wooden patina, hand-written scientific nomenclature, historical pin types such as hand-made brass pins, and signs of natural material degradation over time.

These pieces can be mounted on gallery walls or displayed within curiosity cabinets and bookshelves to add textural interest and a layer of academic intrigue to modern spaces.

Specimens must be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintained in low-humidity environments to deter mould, and sealed tightly to protect against pest infestations like dermestid beetles.
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