An English Mahogany and Marquetry Butterfly Collector's Cabinet with a Collection of Specimens

J.J. Hill and Son, London, 20th Century

one drawer bearing a retailer's stamp to the underside that reads J.J. Hill & Son/ Entomological Cabinet Makers/ Yewfield Road/ Willesden, N.W.10.
Height 63 x width 39 1/2 x depth 19 inches.

Property from the Estate of Bruce G. and Kathleen A. Mandel-Pillar

In overall attractive, stable condition. A few of the butterflies are slightly loose or rotated on their pins. All specimen drawers currently removed for transportation purposes. The cabinet was purchased by the consignor's parents at auction for $65,000 roughly 20 years ago, complete with its specimen collection when it was acquired; it is unknown when the butterflies were collected. Based on the appearance of the cabinet it was likely made in the second half of the 20th century.

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European Furniture & Decorative Arts

An English Mahogany and Marquetry Butterfly Collector's Cabinet with a Collection of Specimens

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