Lot 019 - Vintage Entomology Specimen Display of Cocoons, Pupae, and Chrysalids from Worldwide Localities with Monarch Butterfly Specimen, in Glass-Front Wood Cabinet Attributed to Hans Luhr, Kiel, Germany, 17-1/4" L x 12-7/8" H

Vintage entomology specimen display containing a collection of cocoons, pupae, and chrysalids from various moth and butterfly species, mounted and labeled with handwritten identification cards. Localities referenced on the labels include India, Japan, Florida, East Africa, America, and others. A monarch butterfly specimen is mounted at lower right. The collection includes silk cocoons, bare pupae, and chrysalids still attached to twigs and leaf material. The glass-front wood cabinet is attributed to Hans Luhr, Kiel, Germany, consistent in construction with other labeled examples from the same collection.

This display is attributed to a former museum collection, though this provenance cannot be independently verified. The specimens show varying degrees of wear consistent with long-term storage, including general fragility and some loose material. Evidence of past pest infiltration is present; the case has been opened, examined, and superficially cleaned, and no active pest infiltration was found.

While these displays will be carefully packaged to prevent exterior damage during shipping, shifting or loosening of specimens may occur in transit. The cabinet opens easily for readjustment upon receipt.