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Mid 20thC Lepidopterists Display of Silk Moths
The glazed pine shadow box case housing four specimens of silk moth (Bombyx mori) surviving from the middle of the twentieth century.
The case is in good condition and ready for wall mounting whilst each specimen remains in fine fettle.
Examples of the silk moths preserved here include the Cecropia Silk Moth (North America) and The Siberian silk moth (Kazakhstan, China, Russia, Korea and Japan.)
Silkmoths are moths whose pupae are surrounded in a silken cocoon. They are represented by members of the Bombycidae and the Saturniidae. Both Families are farmed for their silk the silk of the former being more highly regarded - both for the quality and quantity of silk produced. The Silkworm moth (Bombyx mori Latr.) being the most frequently exploited member of the Bombycidae. The Saturniid moths, especially within the genera Samia and Antheraea, produce Tussore silk.
That wall of yours is ever so boring without a case of giant silk moths, isn’t it?
SellerDoe And Hope
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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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The case is in good condition and ready for wall mounting whilst each specimen remains in fine fettle.
Examples of the silk moths preserved here include the Cecropia Silk Moth (North America) and The Siberian silk moth (Kazakhstan, China, Russia, Korea and Japan.)
Silkmoths are moths whose pupae are surrounded in a silken cocoon. They are represented by members of the Bombycidae and the Saturniidae. Both Families are farmed for their silk the silk of the former being more highly regarded - both for the quality and quantity of silk produced. The Silkworm moth (Bombyx mori Latr.) being the most frequently exploited member of the Bombycidae. The Saturniid moths, especially within the genera Samia and Antheraea, produce Tussore silk.
That wall of yours is ever so boring without a case of giant silk moths, isn’t it?
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/APR/2026. 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, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsHeight 10 inches
Width 8.25 inches
Depth 1.75 inches
Category Antique Taxidermy
Date c.1940-60
1950s Antiques Material Pine
Condition Very Good.
Item code as155a794
Status Sold
£77.00 
$104.03 
€88.83 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 23/APR/2026. 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, Free UK shipping.
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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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