Lot 038 - Antique Phyciodes Tharos "Pearl Crescent" Butterfly Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 1-5/8" x 1-1/4"

Lot 038 - Antique Phyciodes Tharos "Pearl Crescent" Butterfly Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 1-5/8" x 1-1/4"Pre 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.

The patch is embroidered with white and silver thread

and the oval photo opening measures 3

There is very little staining or discoloration

Dimensions: 7" W x 8

dark patina that gives this antique great character

It is green and vibrant red orange in color

US-based Gemco made some great kitchen products

It is marked with a patent date of June 1884

The statue is in fair condition with considerable chipping in the ceramic and in the paint throughout

and top of her head

The head features applied eyelashes and a posh expression

The beard is in somewhat rough shape and has begun to deteriorate