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School Teaching Display Anthill of the Horse Ant

$467
£355.78
€410.23
CA$653.56
A$730.24
CHF 382
MX$8,955.10
NOK 4,881.20
SEK 4,628.67
DKK 3,061.78
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School Teaching Display Anthill of the Horse Ant A vintage school teaching glass display of the anthill of the horse 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, other sides wood. 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. Measures: Width: 19.69" (50 cm) Height: 15.75" (40 cm) Depth: 1.57" (4 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • 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: e58531stDibs: LU988736449972

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