Victorian Butterfly Collection

Fyfe's patent first registered Sept 21st 1876, Pretty butterfly design skirt lifter.

For your consideration, a framed glass display featuring ten (10) flying insects of different spices. Wood frame with double glass. No name or label present from the maker. Dimensi...

A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

A collection of 9 brass shoe mantel ornaments. Each in the form of a lady's boot or shoe. Some with applied buttons and etched decorations. Most ...

Interesting piece from an Iowan Estate. This piece is unsigned. The folklore I was told by the seller about the piece is that this was originally from the Grant Wood Estate. Howeve...

Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies; In Twelve Prints, All Drawn from Life Representing near 300 different Species of those Beautiful Insects. Elegantly and accurately Engraved and disposed in an Ornamental Order To each Print is added:-A Description of their Names, Food, and times of Change, By Benjamin Wilkes. London: Carington Bowles, 1764. Second Edition. Folio, (15 1/2 x 11 3/4 in, 394 x 300mm) Second edition, 1 title page and 12 plates engraved and hand-colored, trimmed to plate-mark at fore-edge, lightly browned, some spotting, later 3/4 red morocco with title and fillets in gilt, rubbed and a little stained, rebacked, corners worn. The plates were engraved by Henry Roberts as evidenced in the markings of each plate the first edition, but omitted in the second edition. [Nissen 4411; Linsey 183]. EXTREMELY RARE, COMPLETE BOUND SET of...

Jockey Scale Late 19th Century This Victorian jockey scale is an iconic piece of horse racing history. These handsome scales were used at the tracks to determine the jockey’s weight...

The Victorian white coral bracelet is a striking piece of antique jewelry, epitomizing the elegance and artistry of the 19th century. This exquisite bracelet features meticulously carved white coral beads, each radiating a soft, luminescent glow that captures the light beautifully. The bracelet's most distinctive elements are the two small porcelain hands, serving as links to connect the bracelet. These delicate hands, crafted with remarkable detail, add a unique and whimsical touch to the piece. Each hand is adorned with its own miniature bracelet...

A Victorian Housebuilder's Guide by George E. Woodward and Edward G. Thompson. Softcover book published in 1988 by Dover Publications Inc., of New York. Manufactured in the USA, Illu...