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A Good Victorian 14 Drawer Cabinet with Collection. British Moths, Preserved Larvae, European Butterflies and Moths.

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A Good Victorian 14 Drawer Cabinet with Collection. British Moths, Preserved Larvae, European Butterflies and Moths.

19th century

Sold by Atropos Antiques

Description

A superb collection of lepidoptera from europe and great britain including 233 traditionally preserved british moth larvae and pupae, british moths, european butterflies and moths totalling 1345 specimens in all.

This collection contained within a 14 drawer victorian stained deal and mahogany cabinet with turn out pillars, (lockable). A classic example of 19th century collectors cabinet from the great age of collecting.

The collection is in superb condition carrying full data and all species are named.

A rare opportunity to obtain such nowadays.

Dimensions.

Height. 39 inches.

Width. 26 inches.

Front to back. 19 inches.

Working lock and key.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

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SA490413

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GM/HD/SO

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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description

A superb collection of lepidoptera from europe and great britain including 233 traditionally preserved british moth larvae and pupae, british moths, european butterflies and moths totalling 1345 specimens in all.

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This collection contained within a 14 drawer victorian stained deal and mahogany cabinet with turn out pillars, (lockable).

Atropos Antiques

A classic example of 19th century collectors cabinet from the great age of collecting.

fig 1. A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. — fig 1. A Good Victorian 14 Drawer Cabinet with Collection. British Moths, Preserved Larvae, European Butterflies and Moths.

The collection is in superb condition carrying full data and all species are named.

A rare opportunity to obtain such nowadays.

Dimensions.

Height. 39 inches.

Width. 26 inches.

Front to back. 19 inches.

Working lock and key.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA490413

Dealers Internal Ref

GM/HD/SO

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The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom

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