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Early 20th Century Death Cap & Fly Agaric Model Fungi Natural History

$952.01per set
£695per set
€819.01per set
CA$1,308.12per set
A$1,464.03per set
CHF 764.11per set
MX$17,853.64per set
NOK 9,779.59per set
SEK 9,257.64per set
DKK 6,112.19per set
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About the Item

Very well modeled pair of Fungi's, circa 1920/30 in age, European in origins. Mounted on turned ebonised bases, each with a moss covered ground. Modeled with a composite paper mache and hand painted. Some old museum labels and numbers, the red spotted example is a Agaric and the other is the death cap. Both 20.5cm in height 15cm diameter at base
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Diameter: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612142183072

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