Lot 027 - Antique Limenitis Arthemis "Red-Spotted Purple" Butterfly Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 3-3/4" x 2-1/2" 1066 intact leather handle

intact leather handle

it falls into place and is usable

Here is a lovely antique pot metal clock topper statue of a goddess-looking woman holding a gear

The shutter appears to stick when operated

Lot 027 - Antique Limenitis Arthemis "Red-Spotted Purple" Butterfly Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 3-3/4" x 2-1/2" 1066 intact leather handlePre Auction Notes: Insect identifications are done via Google reverse image search and are approximations. No guarantees are made as to the species of insect. Please use the photos to make your own determination. No refunds given due to incorrect ID. Insects will have a variety of wear and imperfections, internal and external. All insects in this collection are believe to be Denton Bros preparations, and most are marked as such, unless otherwise noted.