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Lepidopterist Butterfly Chest
A painted pine chest of four drawers, having knob handles and a skirt base each drawer white lined with a sliding glass lid, in which are stored a total of 71 actual specimens of moths and butterflies.
Examples include various whites, including the Orange Tip, Brimstone, Bath White, and Cabbage White numerous tortoiseshells and admirals, including the Peacock, Red Admiral, White Admiral, Painted Lady, and the Map Butterfly. Also contained in this treasure trove of butterflies and moths are several fritillaries, coppers, and of course, the Death’s Head Hawkmoth, made famous when it featured on the Silence of the Lambs film poster.
Not only does this chest contain a wonderful array of impressive and colourful specimens, some of them have a tiny accompanying label, detailing the date and place the specimen was found. The collection was compiled over several generations and by various people, the earliest label is dated 1916, the latest 1986, and some of the labels bear the name of the finder. Places the butterflies were found include Dorset, Sussex, Hampshire, St Albans, and as far as Britanny and Scotland.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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Examples include various whites, including the Orange Tip, Brimstone, Bath White, and Cabbage White numerous tortoiseshells and admirals, including the Peacock, Red Admiral, White Admiral, Painted Lady, and the Map Butterfly. Also contained in this treasure trove of butterflies and moths are several fritillaries, coppers, and of course, the Death’s Head Hawkmoth, made famous when it featured on the Silence of the Lambs film poster.
Not only does this chest contain a wonderful array of impressive and colourful specimens, some of them have a tiny accompanying label, detailing the date and place the specimen was found. The collection was compiled over several generations and by various people, the earliest label is dated 1916, the latest 1986, and some of the labels bear the name of the finder. Places the butterflies were found include Dorset, Sussex, Hampshire, St Albans, and as far as Britanny and Scotland.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 30/OCT/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy.
DimensionsHeight 11.8 inches
Width 13 inches
Depth 7.8 inches
Category Antique Taxidermy
Date Date c.1900, the specimens collected c.1910-1980
20th Century Antiques Material Pine
Origin British
Condition Good. One Specimen is damaged.
Item code as155a028
Status Sold
£290.00 
$381.26 
€329.67 
$
€
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Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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