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Marine specimen: a pair of crabs, Italy 1870.

$4,173
£3,091.57
€3,500
CA$5,716.80
A$6,343.27
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MX$77,785.52
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About the Item

A pair of marine specimen crabs. The specimen, Splendid Round Red Crab (Etisus Splendidus) is mounted on a vase-shaped wooden base painted brown. Italy, late 19th century. (Also sold separately)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917136294072

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