Four turquoise and black Peacock Swallowtail butterflies beneath an antique glass dome on a black footed base, beside stacked books.
Close-up of turquoise butterfly wings and blue swallowtail tips above the antique dome's circular black base.
View from above of four turquoise and black butterflies mounted at different heights inside the rounded antique glass dome.
Side view of the antique butterfly dome showing black mounting supports and a black footed base beside stacked books.
Rear view of four butterflies beneath an antique glass dome, showing dark wing undersides with pale markings.
Close-up of butterfly wing undersides and slender black supports above the dome's circular black base.
Four turquoise Peacock Swallowtail butterflies in a tall antique glass dome, styled on a leather-bound book.
Tall black-based butterfly dome beside a smaller brass-based dome containing two turquoise butterflies.
Collection of butterfly displays with two antique glass domes and two circular framed displays on stands.
Four turquoise and black Peacock Swallowtail butterflies beneath an antique glass dome on a black footed base, beside stacked books.
Close-up of turquoise butterfly wings and blue swallowtail tips above the antique dome's circular black base.
View from above of four turquoise and black butterflies mounted at different heights inside the rounded antique glass dome.
Side view of the antique butterfly dome showing black mounting supports and a black footed base beside stacked books.
Rear view of four butterflies beneath an antique glass dome, showing dark wing undersides with pale markings.
Close-up of butterfly wing undersides and slender black supports above the dome's circular black base.
Four turquoise Peacock Swallowtail butterflies in a tall antique glass dome, styled on a leather-bound book.
Tall black-based butterfly dome beside a smaller brass-based dome containing two turquoise butterflies.
Collection of butterfly displays with two antique glass domes and two circular framed displays on stands.

Peacock Swallowtail Butterflies in an Antique Glass Dome

£425.00

An eye-catching display of four Peacock Swallowtail butterflies, believed to be Papilio blumei, arranged beneath an antique glass dome on a black footed base. Their dark wings are crossed with luminous turquoise bands, finished with beautiful blue swallowtail tips.

Mounted at different heights on slender black supports, the butterflies create a beautifully sculptural arrangement, with intricate wing markings visible from both sides. The tall antique glass dome sits on a circular black base with small bun feet.

A wonderful cabinet-of-curiosities piece for a shelf, mantelpiece or sideboard, bringing an unexpected flash of colour amongst books and collected objects. An unusual gift for anyone drawn to natural history and decorative curiosities.

Condition

Wear is visible to the base. Please refer to the photographs for the condition of the specimens and glass, and contact us if you would like further close-up images.

Collection and delivery

Collection is available from Sandrock House, West Street, Dorking. Due to the delicate nature of this piece, please contact us for a delivery quote before ordering for delivery.

Sold individually. Books and the smaller butterfly dome shown in the styling photograph are not included.

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