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Large School Teaching Display Anthill of the Red Wood Ant

$490
£378.61
€437.71
CA$692.41
A$776.58
CHF 406.68
MX$9,436.19
NOK 5,164.18
SEK 4,896.01
DKK 3,267.27

About the Item

Large School Teaching Display Anthill of the Red Wood Ant A vintage school teaching glass display of the anthill of the red wood ant. It shows the hill and inhabitants thereof, the life inside the hill, the fellow creatures and the evolution of the ant. Used as teaching material in German schools in the 1930s-60s. The front of the case is made of glass, the other sides are made of wood. Measures: Width 19.69" (50cm) Height 15.75" (40cm) Depth 2.95" (7.50cm) artfour is an owner-operated trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are displayed in a 100 years old barn in southern Germany, which we have remodeled ourselves. Antique pieces have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packed and with a money back guarantee. This qualifies us as your preferred partner for Black Forest and antique art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
  • Seller Location:
    Berghuelen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: e53271stDibs: LU988718161822

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