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Antique Butterflies Collection

Large Antique Victorian Butterfly Case With Painted Backdrop, 19th C Lepidoptery
Large Antique Victorian Butterfly Case With Painted Backdrop, 19th C Lepidoptery

Large Antique Victorian Butterfly Case With Painted Backdrop, 19th C Lepidoptery

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE CASED TAXIDERMY BUTTERFLY COLLECTION - LEPIDOPTERY/LEPIDOPTEROLOGY INTEREST A stunning collection, lovingly mounted in a three dimensional glass case unusually with a hand p...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Butterflies Collection

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Winged Elegance: A Fritillary Collection from Morris's 1890 British Butterflies
Winged Elegance: A Fritillary Collection from Morris's 1890 British Butterflies

Winged Elegance: A Fritillary Collection from Morris's 1890 British Butterflies

Located in Langweer, NL

The butterflies depicted in these plates, the Greasy Fritillary, Glanville Fritillary, and Pearl-Bordered Fritillary, are all members of the Fritillary subgroup, which is part of the...

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1890s Antique Butterflies Collection

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Paper

Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies by Benjamin WILKES
Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies by Benjamin WILKES

Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies by Benjamin WILKES

Located in Middletown, NY

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.

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Butterflies Collection

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Gold Leaf

1897 Botanical Prints – Nierembergia, Salpiglossis, and Butterfly Flowers
1897 Botanical Prints – Nierembergia, Salpiglossis, and Butterfly Flowers

1897 Botanical Prints – Nierembergia, Salpiglossis, and Butterfly Flowers

Located in Langweer, NL

1897 Botanical Prints – Nierembergia, Salpiglossis, and Butterfly Flowers Description: This collection of three original 1897 botanical prints features Nierembergia frutescens, S...

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1890s Antique Butterflies Collection

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Paper

19th C. British Racing Engraving “Butterfly” by Edward Hacker
19th C. British Racing Engraving “Butterfly” by Edward Hacker

19th C. British Racing Engraving “Butterfly” by Edward Hacker

Located in Louisville, KY

A beautiful addition to an equestrian print collection or wall grouping.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Butterflies Collection

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Paint, Paper

Silver-Washed Fritillary, Large Blue, Brown Hairstreak, Copper Butterflies, 1805
Silver-Washed Fritillary, Large Blue, Brown Hairstreak, Copper Butterflies, 1805

Silver-Washed Fritillary, Large Blue, Brown Hairstreak, Copper Butterflies, 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

"Butterfly Species: Silver-Washed Fritillary, Large Blue, Brown Hairstreak, Small Copper" This detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving features a collection of exquisite butterf...

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Early 1800s Antique Butterflies Collection

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Paper

Stunning Vintage Butterfly and Moth Illustration Compilation, Hand-colored, 1860
Stunning Vintage Butterfly and Moth Illustration Compilation, Hand-colored, 1860

Stunning Vintage Butterfly and Moth Illustration Compilation, Hand-colored, 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

The right side, Plate 4, is equally enchanting, presenting a collection of moths, butterflies, caterpillars, and pupae interacting with branches and leaves in a harmonious composition.

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1860s Antique Butterflies Collection

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Paper

10x16 Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Walter Nichols Butterfly Tree of Life Purple
10x16 Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Walter Nichols Butterfly Tree of Life Purple

10x16 Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Walter Nichols Butterfly Tree of Life Purple

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Actual Size: 10'2" x 16'5" Metric Size: 310 x 500 cm Approximate Size: 10x16 Design: Tree of Life with Butterflies Specifics: Antique Art Deco Chinese Walter ...

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1910s Chinese Art Deco Antique Butterflies Collection

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Wool

6.25ct Basaltic Sapphire, 0.24ct Emerald 7.30ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Brooch
6.25ct Basaltic Sapphire, 0.24ct Emerald 7.30ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Brooch

6.25ct Basaltic Sapphire, 0.24ct Emerald 7.30ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique 6.25 carat Basaltic sapphire, 0.24 carat emerald and 7.30 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set butterfly brooch; part ...

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1890s Unknown Antique Butterflies Collection

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

CARRIER-BELLEUSE and CHOISY LE ROI Manufacture, "Sauve qui peut" Vase
CARRIER-BELLEUSE and CHOISY LE ROI Manufacture, "Sauve qui peut" Vase

CARRIER-BELLEUSE and CHOISY LE ROI Manufacture, "Sauve qui peut" Vase

By Louis Robert Carrier-Belleuse, Choisy-le-Roi

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Another example, presented at the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, in 1898, and numbered 4060, was shown with three other vases: Hercules and Omphale, Children with Butt...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Butterflies Collection

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Ceramic, Faience

Lagoon: Noon

Lagoon: Noon

By James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Located in New York, NY

Kennedy mades special note that an impression like this, with the clearly visible butterfly, was in the collection of John H. Wrenn.

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1870s Impressionist Antique Butterflies Collection

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Drypoint, Etching

A Victorian Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
A Victorian Gem-set Butterfly Brooch

A Victorian Gem-set Butterfly Brooch

Located in London, GB

This colourful and bright Victorian butterfly brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Butterflies Collection

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18k Gold

Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch

Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch

Located in London, GB

This beautiful late Victorian butterfly brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Butterflies Collection

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch

Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian novelty brooch in the form of a butterfly, from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Butterflies Collection

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Magnificent Late Victorian Diamond-Set Butterfly Brooch
Magnificent Late Victorian Diamond-Set Butterfly Brooch

Magnificent Late Victorian Diamond-Set Butterfly Brooch

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous butterfly brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Butterflies Collection

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

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1927, Entomology Collection of Fourteen Morpho Didius Butterfly Specimens
1927, Entomology Collection of Fourteen Morpho Didius Butterfly Specimens

1927, Entomology Collection of Fourteen Morpho Didius Butterfly Specimens

Located in Downham Market, GB

A beautiful collection of Morpho Didius butterflies specimens.

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1920s British Victorian Antique Butterflies Collection

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Glass, Wood

Early Alpinische Drop-Leaf Table, 17th century

Early Alpinische Drop-Leaf Table, 17th century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The circular top with drop sides over single long boxed drawer with loop pull, over lyre shape ends on platform stretcher with swing butterfly supports. Ex-collection Michael Taylor,...

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Butterflies Collection

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Pine

Victorian Butterfly Collection
Victorian Butterfly Collection

Victorian Butterfly Collection

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H 34.06 in W 32.49 in D 11.82 in

Victorian Butterfly Collection

Located in London, GB

A Victorian mounted butterfly collection, in ebonised display case.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Butterflies Collection

19th Century Butterfly Collection
19th Century Butterfly Collection

19th Century Butterfly Collection

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H 44.1 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in

19th Century Butterfly Collection

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A 19th Century Butterfly Collection in its Original J. J. Hill & Son Collectors Cabinet.

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19th Century Antique Butterflies Collection

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Butterfly Collection Case
Early 20th Century Butterfly Collection Case

Early 20th Century Butterfly Collection Case

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century butterfly collection case We are proud to offer a beautiful collection of encased insects dating to the early 20th century.

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1920s British Victorian Antique Butterflies Collection

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Natural Fiber

English Victorian Butterfly Collection
English Victorian Butterfly Collection

English Victorian Butterfly Collection

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H 11.5 in W 13 in D 7.75 in

English Victorian Butterfly Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

English butterfly and moth collection housed four drawers under glass in a stained pine chest.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Butterflies Collection

Set of Nine 19th Century Specimen Butterfly Collection Boxes
Set of Nine 19th Century Specimen Butterfly Collection Boxes

Set of Nine 19th Century Specimen Butterfly Collection Boxes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An Attractive and Interesting Set of Nine 19th Century Display Boxes Full of Butterfly Specimens. Housed in nine ebonised trays with wall hanging fittings, these butterfly specimens...

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19th Century Antique Butterflies Collection

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Wood

Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet
Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet

Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet

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H 53 in W 33.25 in D 20.25 in

Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Butterfly collections were a result of an ever-growing interest in natural history and many were displayed in curio cabinets throughout the town houses and country mansions of Britai...

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19th Century Other Antique Butterflies Collection

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Mahogany

Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet
Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet

Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet

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H 53 in W 33.25 in D 20.25 in

Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Butterfly collections were a result of an ever-growing interest in natural history and many were displayed in curio cabinets throughout the town houses and country mansions of Britai...

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19th Century English Other Antique Butterflies Collection

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Mahogany

English Butterfly Collector's Cabinet
English Butterfly Collector's Cabinet

English Butterfly Collector's Cabinet

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H 60 in W 39.25 in D 20.25 in

English Butterfly Collector's Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful mahogany cabinet houses an extraordinary collection of butterflies from exotic locations around the world.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Butterflies Collection

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Mahogany

Domed Collection of Bees & Butterflies
Domed Collection of Bees & Butterflies

Domed Collection of Bees & Butterflies

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage glass domes with a collection of Bees and Butterflies. Each insect is placed on a metal wire with cork detailing.

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19th Century French Antique Butterflies Collection

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Glass

Collection of Fifteen Butterfly Engravings by Jacques Louis Engramelle
Collection of Fifteen Butterfly Engravings by Jacques Louis Engramelle

Collection of Fifteen Butterfly Engravings by Jacques Louis Engramelle

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Superb collection of fifteen butterfly engravings by Jacques Louis Engramelle.

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18th Century French Antique Butterflies Collection

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Paper

Japanese Meiji Period Silver & Enamel Lidded Butterfly Box
Japanese Meiji Period Silver & Enamel Lidded Butterfly Box

Japanese Meiji Period Silver & Enamel Lidded Butterfly Box

Located in Newark, England

Surmounted by a Butterfly From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Silver & Enamel lidded box.

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Butterflies Collection

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Silver, Enamel

Effervescence: 19th-Century Glass Dome with New Shimmering Butterflies
Effervescence: 19th-Century Glass Dome with New Shimmering Butterflies

Effervescence: 19th-Century Glass Dome with New Shimmering Butterflies

Located in New York, NY

This antique Napoleon III-era globe hosts a dazzling collection of shimmering butterflies in vivid hues of iridescent blue, fiery orange, soft white, and deep purple.

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Mid-19th Century American Napoleon III Antique Butterflies Collection

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Glass, Blown Glass, Wood

Late Victorian Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip with Diamond and Sapphire
Late Victorian Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip with Diamond and Sapphire

Late Victorian Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip with Diamond and Sapphire

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Lovely butterfly pin created in the beginning of 1900s. It makes a chic and stylish accent on your blouse, dress, jacket or sweater.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Butterflies Collection

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

19th Century Japanese Folding Screen
19th Century Japanese Folding Screen

19th Century Japanese Folding Screen

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Japanese folding screen with an asymmetrical composition depicting a bamboo garden fence with chrysanthemums and a butterfly. Pagoda Red Collection #: HID012 ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Butterflies Collection

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Ink

Group of Six Insects
Group of Six Insects

Jacob L'AdmiralGroup of Six Insects, 1774

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H 18.39 in W 12.41 in D 1.38 in

Group of Six Insects

By Jacob L'Admiral

Located in London, London

A year after his death, his collection of butterflies and other insects was sold in auction.

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1770s Naturalistic Antique Butterflies Collection

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving

Group of Six Insects.
Group of Six Insects.

Jacob L'AdmiralGroup of Six Insects., 1774

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H 18.39 in W 12.45 in D 1.38 in

Group of Six Insects.

By Jacob L'Admiral

Located in London, London

A year after his death, his collection of butterflies and other insects was sold in auction.

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1770s Naturalistic Antique Butterflies Collection

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cabbage Vases
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cabbage Vases

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cabbage Vases

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of early 20th century Chinese phoenix tail form vases painted with cabbage leaves, dragonflies, and butterflies. Pagoda Red Collection #: ZZZ114 Keywords: Vase, urn...

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Early 20th Century Antique Butterflies Collection

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Porcelain

Red Lacquered Desk
Red Lacquered Desk

Red Lacquered Desk

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H 32 in W 45 in D 20.5 in

Red Lacquered Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

From the wealthy 19th century city of Suzhou in China, this red lacquered Southern elmwood desk has three drawers, a high waist, and brass hardware depicting a butterfly. Pagoda R...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Butterflies Collection

Rare Antique Hand-Colored Butterfly Engravings by Edward Donovan (1820s)
Rare Antique Hand-Colored Butterfly Engravings by Edward Donovan (1820s)

Rare Antique Hand-Colored Butterfly Engravings by Edward Donovan (1820s)

Located in Langweer, NL

These species might also have older names that have since been updated with modern taxonomy. Keywords: Antique butterfly prints, Edward Donovan, hand-colored engravings, natural hi...

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1820s Antique Butterflies Collection

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Paper

Specimen Box Butterflies Coral 1920 Natural History Still Life
Specimen Box Butterflies Coral 1920 Natural History Still Life

Specimen Box Butterflies Coral 1920 Natural History Still Life

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A collection of specimen butterflies and coral, circa 1920 Provenance: Private Collection, Paris Just purchased more information to follow.

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Butterflies Collection

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Coral

Mirage: 19th-Century Glass Dome with New Shimmering Butterflies
Mirage: 19th-Century Glass Dome with New Shimmering Butterflies

Mirage: 19th-Century Glass Dome with New Shimmering Butterflies

Located in New York, NY

This antique Napoleon III-era globe hosts a dazzling collection of shimmering butterflies in vivid hues of iridescent blue, fiery orange, soft white, and deep purple.

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Mid-19th Century American Napoleon III Antique Butterflies Collection

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Glass, Blown Glass, Wood

Enchanting Victorian Butterfly Lithographs: Vivid Prints of Rare Species, 1878
Enchanting Victorian Butterfly Lithographs: Vivid Prints of Rare Species, 1878

Enchanting Victorian Butterfly Lithographs: Vivid Prints of Rare Species, 1878

Located in Langweer, NL

Moore These enchanting butterfly lithographs by Frederic C. Moore, drawn in 1878, showcase a stunning collection of butterfly species captured with an incredible level of detail.

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1870s Antique Butterflies Collection

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Paper

Victorian Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip Diamond Opal Sapphire Emerald Ruby
Victorian Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip Diamond Opal Sapphire Emerald Ruby

Victorian Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip Diamond Opal Sapphire Emerald Ruby

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Lovely colorful butterfly pin created in the 1900s. It makes a chic and stylish accent on your blouse, dress, jacket or sweater.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Butterflies Collection

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Go...

The Art of Butterflies – Exquisite 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithographs, c.1860
The Art of Butterflies – Exquisite 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithographs, c.1860

The Art of Butterflies – Exquisite 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithographs, c.1860

Located in Langweer, NL

The Art of Butterflies – Exquisite 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithographs This beautifully compiled set of four antique hand-colored lithographs presents a stunning collection of b...

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1860s Antique Butterflies Collection

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Paper

Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Lepidopterist Faux Book Box Specimens Butterfly
Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Lepidopterist Faux Book Box Specimens Butterfly

Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Lepidopterist Faux Book Box Specimens Butterfly

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fantastic collection of pinned butterflies & moths specimens housed is the largest I've seen faux book box.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Butterflies Collection

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Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper

Pair of Chinese Wucai Harvest Vases
Pair of Chinese Wucai Harvest Vases

Pair of Chinese Wucai Harvest Vases

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H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Pair of Chinese Wucai Harvest Vases

Located in Chicago, IL

These small vases are painted with a green leaf pattern with butterflies. Pagoda Red Collection # BJCC015

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19th Century Chinese Antique Butterflies Collection

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Ceramic

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