A Glorious Late 19thC Shadow Box Framed Entomology Collection sub-Antiques The condition of the blocks

The condition of the blocks varies with different amounts of uses and thus the patination and ink residues vary but all are in good solid operable order

having a moulded fabric head with painted vamp features wearing the original pale orange and black clowns outfit

What a wonderfully decorative way to celebrate them

The hardwood shield has an old repair

with original frosted square-cut glass stopper

A Glorious Late 19thC Shadow Box Framed Entomology Collection sub-Antiques The condition of the blocksOrigin: English Period: Late Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1880 1900 The Case: Height: 18. 5 inches Width: 18. 5 inches Depth: 3. 5 inches The oak shadow box with amber interior and gilt gesso ornate frame, housing a collection of exotic butterflies containing approximately over one hundred and twenty specimens of butterfly, moth and beetle, survives form the late nineteenth century. The three dimensional case is in sound structural