Furniture & Works of Art - 11th October 2011

Lot 528

A collection of butterflies

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £1100

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Description

A collection of butterflies, contained in six cabinets. 1. A 10 drawer deal cabinet by Watkins and Doncaster, with hinged pilasters, one with lock, mainly European butterflies, one drawer with Australian specimens, all with identification labels, 27.5in (70cm) h. 2-5. Four cabinets containing butterflies from Malaya, 1960's to include most families occuring there, with identification labels, one drawer with giant silk moths. 6. Containing European specimens with identification labels. (6)