A Gorgeous c.1900 Mahogany Cased Lepidopterists’ Collection sub-Curios in the afterlife

in the afterlife

and sat on a pedestal

the vibrant colours are still very evident and there are no tears

small proportions

certain regions were more developed on elephants born in captivity

A Gorgeous c.1900 Mahogany Cased Lepidopterists’ Collection sub-Curios in the afterlifeOrigin: English South American Period: Late Nineteenth Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1895 1910 The Case: Height: 14 inches Width: 18 inches Depth: 2 inches The glazed mahogany display case with hinged sides for access and off white interior housing a collection of exotic butterflies native to Britain and South America containing approximately forty five specimens of butterfly and moth, mainly in monochrome colourings, surviving