A Fascinating Early 20th Century Museum Wall Case Showing the Traditional Ways of Preserving and Displaying Insect Specimens in Scientific Study Pursuit.
A Fascinating Early 20th Century Museum Wall Case Showing the Traditional Ways of Preserving and Displaying Insect Specimens in Scientific Study Pursuit.
This is an interesting and decorative wall case containing a diverse and colourful assortment of insects set and mounted in many different ways. These demonstrate the techniques and forms adopted by natural historians when creating study cabinets for students and museum visitors.
All enquiries welcome.
Declaration
Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA219152
Dealers Internal Reference
MERSON-DAVIES
Dealers Notes
georgemorgan90@gmail.com
Description
This is an interesting and decorative wall case containing a diverse and colourful assortment of insects set and mounted in many different ways.
“
These demonstrate the techniques and forms adopted by natural historians when creating study cabinets for students and museum visitors.
Atropos Antiques
All enquiries welcome.
Date of Manufacture
Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
A Fascinating Early 20th Century Museum Wall Case Showing the Traditional Ways of Preserving and Displaying Insect Specimens in Scientific Study Pursuit.
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Secure Transit
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
The Sustainable Choice
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.