Antique Moth

carved jade moth plaque. Bakelite and brass handset. Signed. Circa 1920's. Made by Bensabott Jewelers of

beautifully decorative early 18th Century depictions of moths, caterpillars, butterflies pupae and their

bringers of good fortune and harmony. The surrounding field and border are enriched with butterflies, moths

and minute details. Theme: Represents birds on flower branches and moths, common elements that

), including a vividly colored caterpillar feeding among the leaves and developing nuts, alongside adult moths

stages of their life cycle—caterpillars, chrysalides, and moths—shown in direct relationship with their

tiny moth holes in the royal blue wool, but stable condition, can be displayed as is as it is very

adult moths in direct relationship with their host plants. The foliage includes recognisable English

Decorative Set of Three Antique Butterfly and Moth Engravings, Eleazar Albin 1720 This elegant

feeding along the stem, a chrysalis, and delicately engraved moths in flight and repose. The contrast

natural repellent against moths. Camphor chests were also used to store blankets, bedding, clothing and

. Note: there are a few tiny moth holes, the only flaw to be noted. Beautiful colour and condition

life cycle—caterpillars, chrysalides, and moths—shown in direct relationship with their host plants

warm for a cocoon winter! Can also be used as a decoration, bed or sofa throw. Very few moth holes

feature a beautifully varied selection of butterfly and moth species, all carefully pinned and preserved

split in several places. The black wool is strong with no defaults except two little moths holes at one

. Rare and tiny moth holes (averaging 1 mm to 2 mm), and two discreet halos in the green reserve. Good

aspire. The carpet is in very good condition, has been professionally cleaned and moth-proofed, and is

moths hence its common use in the best quality Blanket Boxes The carvings are of Chinese spice ships

no significant moth damage, bare patches, or major thread pulling. The color palette remains

cheesecloth (unfortunately very moth-eaten). Very slight marks on the silk faille and moire, but no holes or

and other blooms, animated by a tiny moth caught in mid-flight — it is set into its original dark

to 5 tiny moth holes, clean and very resistant. Very good condition of color and conservation

bit like Eucalyptus and this most attractive of smells repels moths hence its common use in the best

to 5 tiny moth holes, clean and very resistant. Very good condition of color and conservation

and this most attractive of smells repels moths hence its common use in the best quality Blanket Boxes

mentioning English provenance (illegible). Note five or six tiny moth holes that are difficult to see and do

decoupage of butterflies and moths, all framed with a border.

. Front panels decorated with a moth and chainlink border. Internally painted blood red. Size : 21.8cm

good fortune. A butterfly or moth rests on either side of the jar, a motif for happiness and joy. Dated

Unusual Victorian Butterfly Wing Stickpin set in 14k gold. Mid 19th Century with a small moth or

, including what appear to be rose hips and sloe or plum fruit. Several small moths and caterpillars appear

scientifically informative and highly decorative. The first plate illustrates several stages of a moth life

LW, possibly from the Lion Frères manufactory in Paris. Few micro moth holes, without compromising

probably a Jewish origin (?). Note two tiny moth holes of 1 mm each - under an armpit and in the back

illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there is an accompanying text sheet

illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there is an accompanying text sheet

illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there is an accompanying text sheet

illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there is an accompanying text sheet

illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there is an accompanying text sheet

illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there is an accompanying text sheet

illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there is an accompanying text sheet

and this most attractive of smells which repels moths hence its common use in the best quality Blanket

selvedges are intact. No significant repairs, no moth damage, no structural issues visible. The colors

reasonably well-preserved with minor fraying only. Selvedges appear intact. No significant repairs, no moth

, the composition features a densely worked arrangement of flowers, auspicious bats, and delicate moths

pashmina fringes on both ends. Several small moth holes and two restored areas in the corners. Very good

, chrysalis, and adult moths. Albin carefully records the characteristic feeding patterns in the leaves

was an avid collector of art and had an interest in natural history. Specific types of moths and

alternating quatrefoil. The rim is decorated in a variation of the moth border with cobalt rope edge. China

various stages of butterfly life, including moths, caterpillars, and pupae. The butterflies and moths

with circular motifs decorated with birds, moths, butterflies, flowers, cherry blossoms and river scene

. Harlequin fringed borders on both ends. No moth holes or soiling. Excellent condition in terms of colour and

embroidery on the bangs and the embroidered signature in the reserve. A few tiny moth holes, otherwise clean

remain even and rich. Professionally vacuumed, deodorised, and treated for moth prevention – ready to use

depicts several butterflies and moths at different stages—caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult—arranged

blue central medallion with finely rendered peony blossoms, morning glories, butterflies, and moths