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5x 19thC French Wild Flower Botanical Specimens
The beautifully faded collection of five wildflower botanical specimens, collected in the latter stages of the nineteenth century, residing in their original ebonized glazed frames, some being gilt decorated, with newspaper backings, surviving from rural France.
The condition is unspeakably original with the frames and backing all in place. They have each suffered with some woodworm and there are nibbled losses to the frames with insect and dust deposits to the specimens the flowers are all in tact but have lost some of their colourings, understandably. The paper backings are all in French and bear dates to the early twentieth century such as 1903 and 1917.
The specimens are hand annotated with the Latin names as follows with some numbers possibly being the dates found such as ’71 and ’75:
1) hedera helix caprifoliaceae sierra (English Ivy)
2) heliotropium europaeum (European heliotrope or European turn-sole.)
3) echium plantagineum (Purple viper's-bugloss or Paterson's curse)
4) symphoricarpus racemosus caprifoliaceae (Snowberry, waxberry or ghostberry)
5) symphoricarpus mexicana caprifoliaceae (desert snowberry?)
Flower and plant collecting was popular in the mid-Victorian period especially with albums containing botanical specimens from flowers to seaweed and algae specimens.
An enduringly romantic example of collecting in the nineteenth century wonderfully original and beautifully undisturbed.
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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The condition is unspeakably original with the frames and backing all in place. They have each suffered with some woodworm and there are nibbled losses to the frames with insect and dust deposits to the specimens the flowers are all in tact but have lost some of their colourings, understandably. The paper backings are all in French and bear dates to the early twentieth century such as 1903 and 1917.
The specimens are hand annotated with the Latin names as follows with some numbers possibly being the dates found such as ’71 and ’75:
1) hedera helix caprifoliaceae sierra (English Ivy)
2) heliotropium europaeum (European heliotrope or European turn-sole.)
3) echium plantagineum (Purple viper's-bugloss or Paterson's curse)
4) symphoricarpus racemosus caprifoliaceae (Snowberry, waxberry or ghostberry)
5) symphoricarpus mexicana caprifoliaceae (desert snowberry?)
Flower and plant collecting was popular in the mid-Victorian period especially with albums containing botanical specimens from flowers to seaweed and algae specimens.
An enduringly romantic example of collecting in the nineteenth century wonderfully original and beautifully undisturbed.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Date c.1870
Late Victorian Antiques Origin French
Item code as155a1786 / 1848
Status Sold
£780.00 
$991.54 
€915.95 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 23/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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