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Antique under the Water School Specimen

$1,185
£900.04
€1,035.21
CA$1,655.68
A$1,846.27
CHF 963.30
MX$22,654.40
NOK 12,261.32
SEK 11,617.34
DKK 7,726.13
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Antique under the water school specimen. An antique natural wunderkammer glass display with marine life in the depths of the sea. The specimen is set up like an aquarium with sea stars, sea urchin, fishes, prawn, crustaceans, plants, stones ..... . a detailed and decorative example from ca. 1900. It was used as teaching material in German schools. Old paper lable of the maker Köster & co, Lehrmittelanstalt, Muenchen(Munich)-Stuttgart. The front and the back of the case made of glass, the other sides are wood. Measures: Width: 16.54" (42 cm) Height: 11.81" (30 cm) Depth: 4.72" (12 cm) artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on display in a century-old barn in southern Germany, which we renovated ourselves. Antiques have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packaged and with a money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition. Please contact us if you have questions.
  • Seller Location:
    Berghuelen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: e50661stDibs: LU988728543092

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