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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 9 April 2018 · Atropos Antiques
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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.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA490413
Dealers Internal Reference
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.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA490413
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/HD/SO
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 GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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

Archive II A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View II
Archive III A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View III
Archive IV A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View IV
Archive V A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View V
Archive VI A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View VI
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Archive X A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View X
Archive XI A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View XI
Archive XII A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View XII
Archive XIII A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View XIII
Archive XIV A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View XIV
Archive XV A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View XV
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Archive XIX A GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. View XIX
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Atropos Antiques
Telephone 07973 302190
Location
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 GOOD VICTORIAN 14 DRAWER CABINET WITH COLLECTION. BRITISH MOTHS, PRESERVED LARVAE, EUROPEAN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS.
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.
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)
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