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Exceptional Butterfly and Other Insects Collection C.1930
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Exceptional Butterfly and Other Insects Collection C.1930

1920 - 1940
Description

An exceptional collection of butterflies and other insects in conservation framed cabinet with dehumidifier.

Provenance: Allegedly from the Charles Oberthur (1845-1924) collection, and subsequently the Natural History Museum.

Oberthur was a French entomologist. His immense collection, at the end of his life contained 5 million specimens in 15,000 glass topped boxes. In 1916 it was the 2nd largest collection in the world.

Width: 50cm/ 20"

Depth: 6cm/ 2"

Height: 39cm/ 16"

Condition: Very good. Some wear to cabinet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Deco Interiors has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA567707
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Description
An exceptional collection of butterflies and other insects in conservation framed cabinet with dehumidifier.
Provenance: Allegedly from the Charles Oberthur (1845-1924) collection, and subsequently the Natural History Museum.
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fig 1. Exceptional butterfly and other insects collection c.1930
fig 1. Exceptional Butterfly and Other Insects Collection C.1930

Oberthur was a French entomologist. His immense collection, at the end of his life contained 5 million specimens in 15,000 glass topped boxes. In 1916 it was the 2nd largest collection in the world.

Width: 50cm/ 20"

Depth: 6cm/ 2"

Height: 39cm/ 16"

Condition: Very good. Some wear to cabinet.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Deco Interiors has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA567707
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017

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Telephone 07903 740299
Location
Windsor House
High Street
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0AH
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2017
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Location: Windsor House, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AH, United Kingdom
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