Results: Fluttering Finds on Sale

Dive into the fascinating world of our recent Fossils, Entomology & Taxidermy sale, where nature's beauty took center stage. 

This auction featured stunning butterfly and moth displays, including rare specimens from the British Isles, Africa and South America. Each meticulously preserved lot was presented in elegant display cases, highlighting the remarkable diversity and natural artistry. 

Join us as we showcase these remarkable collections and reveal the auction results for these highlighted lots.

Above, Left to Right: Lot 3281, Lot 3283 and Lot 3282.

Lot Number 3281: A captivating 20th-century single glazed display of butterflies, presenting twenty-three diverse and exquisite specimens, each adorned with data labels and meticulously pinned on foam backing with name labels. This charming collection is elegantly housed in a 46cm by 46cm glazed entomology drawer. Sold for £320.

Lot Number 3283: A striking 20th-century single glazed display of African butterflies, showcasing twenty-six vivid and varied specimens, many accompanied by data and name labels. Each butterfly is thoughtfully mounted on foam backing, and the entire collection is enclosed in a distinguished 35cm by 45cm glazed entomology drawer, bearing the maker’s label 'Product of J.J Hill & Son, London N.W.10'. Sold for £320.

Lot Number 3282: An enchanting 20th-century single glazed display of butterflies, featuring thirty-six unique and beautifully preserved specimens, complete with data labels and carefully pinned on foam backing with name labels. This splendid assortment is encased in a refined 46cm by 46cm glazed entomology drawer. Sold for £380.

Above, Left to Right: Lot 3290, Lot 3293 and Lot 3291.

Lot Number 3290: An exquisite 20th-century single glazed display of Moths of the British Isles, showcasing seventeen diverse specimens, including the Death Head Hawk moth, Spurge Hawk moth and Crimson Underwing moth. Each specimen, some with attached data labels, is meticulously pinned on foam backing and named labels. This captivating collection is elegantly housed in a 28cm by 38cm glazed ebonised display case. Sold for £300.

Lot Number 3293: A remarkable 20th-century single glazed display of Satyridae butterflies from South America, containing twenty-five varied specimens from the Nymphalidae subfamily. Thoughtfully pinned on foam backing, this vibrant collection is enclosed in a distinguished 28cm by 39cm glazed ebonised display case. Sold for £300.

Lot Number 3291: A stunning 20th-century single glazed display of African Saturniidae (Emperors) moths, featuring twelve distinct and beautifully preserved specimens. Complete with data labels, each moth is carefully pinned on foam backing with name labels. This splendid assortment is encased in a refined 39cm by 50cm glazed ebonised display case. Sold for £300.

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