Bidspirit auction | Victorian Taxidermy Butterfly Hummingbird Display

Victorian Taxidermy Butterfly Hummingbird Display - Item/Description: An antique late 19th-century Victorian natural history shadowbox display arranged under glass within a period dark-stained oak frame featuring a beaded inner gilt liner. Interior composition contains a preserved Ruby-throated Hummingbird surrounded by North American Lepidoptera specimens including Tiger Swallowtails, a Monarch, and various moths set alongside dried botanical foliage. Decorated in a naturalistic style reflecting late-Victorian era private natural science collections. Material: Preserved Biological Specimens (Hummingbird, Butterflies, Moths), Dried Flora, Glass, Wood Dimensions: Image: Height: 8 1/8”; Width: 10 1/2”; Frame: Height: 11 1/4”; Width: 13 3/4” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include age-toning, spacing, surface wear. Biological specimens exhibit fading, wingspan dry-curling, and localized deterioration consistent with age. Age: 1880-1910 Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $35 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 827