Lot 018 - Antique Callosamia Promethea "Promethea Silkmoth" Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (Lighter Color) 1531-consignment The handle is engraved with

The handle is engraved with the date

They are marked with Serial Number 116903

and the sides of the case have sunken in over time

Please note that a piece of the decoration on the top part of the cross has come detached and is loose inside the shadow box

Check out this classic Skeleton mask and costume from Ben Cooper's Spook Town collection

Lot 018 - Antique Callosamia Promethea "Promethea Silkmoth" Slabbed Preparation, Denton Bros Patented Butterfly Tablet, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Copyright 1894 - 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (Lighter Color) 1531-consignment The handle is engraved withPre 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.