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A pair of diorama with hermit crabs, Italy 1870.
$5,378.49
£4,022.10
€4,500
CA$7,415.26
A$8,138.43
CHF 4,276.86
MX$96,845.66
NOK 54,671.03
SEK 49,958.50
DKK 34,291.86
About the Item
A natural Wunderkammer specimen a pair of marine diorama with Hermit Crab (Pagurus Bernhardus) a brunch, fan shaped of Horny coral, reef, shells. The Specimens are mounted inside a glass dome, over a gray painted wooden base. Italy circa1870. (Also sold separately)
- Dimensions:Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU917136294322
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