The William (Billy) Jamieson Collection Live Auction of Decorative Arts

April 29, 2014

LOT 66

Lot 66

Six Victorian Lepidopterological Cases, 19th century

Six Victorian Lepidopterological Cases, 19th century
Lot 66 Details
Six Victorian Lepidopterological Cases, 19th century

each glazed wooden case with pinned and labeled butterfly and moth specimens
each 19" x 13" x 3.25" — 48.3 x 33 x 8.3 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Six Victorian Lepidopterological Cases, 19th century
  • Six Victorian Lepidopterological Cases, 19th century
  • Six Victorian Lepidopterological Cases, 19th century
  • Six Victorian Lepidopterological Cases, 19th century
  • Six Victorian Lepidopterological Cases, 19th century
  • Six Victorian Lepidopterological Cases, 19th century
Provenance:

Niagara Falls Museum

CONDITION DETAILS

25: Honduras, Brazil; sig. damage at bottom 26: CA, France, Hungary; damaged and has white paint on the side boards not the brown glaze/stain of its front frame 30: CA, OH,CT, Germany; wire hung 31: Hungary, France, Germany, Holland ; damaged to approx 3; hinged hangers 49: Central America, Columbus, OH; central america - dislodged, badly damaged; hinged hangers 37: Honduras, OH, NY, WA, Linne, Esper, Caines

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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